we really went from these crazy detailed oil painting backgrounds in TLOK to something that looks like it’s made for preschoolers
Lidia@lidiavillart
Sep 10
Can we take a moment to admire this backgrounds? This new art style looks amazingg #sevenhavens

Sep 11, 2026 · 8:49 AM UTC

95
1,224
16,047
678,770
to be clear this is not a bash to the animators or the new studio but just paramount/avatar studios direction of this franchise
13
3
533
24,660
Sort replies: Relevant Recent Liked
Replying to @NJZBAM2
Maybe they wanted to make a brighter palette cause the main protagonists are 9 year olds idkk
12
205
19,844
The bright colour palette isn’t really new for Avatar though, the quality just seems far from what it used to be
5
9
863
17,408
Replying to @NJZBAM2
The backgrounds are genuinely one of thew few things I like . Its a different style but still looks nice. Im more disappointed by the general art direction
3
216
10,226
artstyle/background is definitely subjective but its just a big shift from ATLA and LOK, and its also not helping that the animation took a step back aswell
2
81
9,298
more replies
Replying to @NJZBAM2
Don't disrespect my goat Moebius like that
5
1
145
3,174
Replying to @NJZBAM2
The clear attempt to age down the franchise with the younger protagonists, brighter colors and more generic, Voltron-y designs is unfortunate
1
40
2,471
Replying to @NJZBAM2
They're not oil paintings. They're digital paintings. But the technique is similar, with a lot of broad strokes and blocks of color, so your point is well-taken. The new art direction is a significant downgrade.
1
34
3,573
Replying to @NJZBAM2
This series was definitely for temu ad and paramount mistakenly bought it
20
1,019
Replying to @NJZBAM2
Who do you think the target audience was for avatar the last airbender the nickelodeon show? The background still looks beautiful its just in a different style
1
1
16
1,946
Replying to @NJZBAM2
The new series look is clearly inspired by Moebius. The creators don't want the franchise to get stagnated. That's why each show feels and looks different, with different cultures as reference.
6
322
Replying to @NJZBAM2
Seven Havens looks very much inspired by Moebius' artwork, which is, on a technical level, extremely impressive and very beautiful. Having a stripped back environment for a post apocalyptic world makes sense imo
1
4
259
Replying to @NJZBAM2
Eh as much as I dislike a lot of the overall generalized art direction of the new series I disagree about the preschooler coloring: if these bright Moebius inspired choices were grounded by say real Moroccan, Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cultural motifs then it would work.
1
16
667
Replying to @NJZBAM2
American comic style vs. Moebius style Just different, not worse.
10
820
Replying to @NJZBAM2
Okay well you’ll never guess the ATLA target audience
1
7
1,295
Replying to @NJZBAM2
It's inspired by one of the greats, Moebius. Maybe chill on the negativity until you watch the show
7
788
Replying to @NJZBAM2
It has the energy of an anime that only exists to sell a trading card game.
5
449
Replying to @NJZBAM2
jess 🦋 jametc.bsky.social@jam_etc_art
Sep 11
this season's entire art direction is inspired by the famous french artist Moebius, without a doubt. I can't believe it... I'm obsessed.... oh my god
5
874
Replying to @NJZBAM2
I feel like you couldve said you preferred the old art without indirectly bashing the artists and saying the art looks like its for preschoolers…the new art is beautiful and very up my alley, it is simpler for sure, and you can prefer the old style but still be respectful abt it
6
641
Replying to @NJZBAM2
You’re just hating for no reason at this point, the backgrounds look great, just a different style and vibe, try appreciating something for it’s value instead of always comparing (I love how you compared it with totk tho, totk needs love)
5
815
Replying to @NJZBAM2
Мне нравится идея того что Семь небес будет кардинально непохоже на предыдущие сериалы. Развитие и изучение нового круто, и я в предвкушении новой истории. Но не могу избавиться от чувства будто анимация деградировала и потеряла свой стиль. Было ли это необходимо?
2
601
Replying to @NJZBAM2
There should be a standard for content ratings, if you’re over the intended age, the state can imprison you for nitpicking on twitter. By all means criticize it in essay format but twitter you get life in prison
1
2
1,060
Replying to @NJZBAM2
The last part, they're going to say it is because that's what Paramount wants 🥲
1
1
1,617
Replying to @NJZBAM2
Si logras que un preescolar haga esos escenarios es un superdotado
2
350
Replying to @NJZBAM2
NO ITS BC WE ARE NOT PAYING ARTISTS SHIFT THE AGGRESSION
1
2
1,045
Replying to @NJZBAM2
I feel like one of the big things people hated about Korra is how they stripped the four nations identities and merged everything together and made everything futuristic and just nation colour coded, so obviously they went further down that route because the fans hated it.
1
332
Replying to @NJZBAM2
The new style is obviously inspired by Moebius, one of the greatest illustrators of all time
1
68
Replying to @NJZBAM2
"Made for preschoolers" is crazy I like the old background art so much more but people always push things way too far on here.
1
164
Replying to @NJZBAM2
grow up or don’t watch the fucking show, then.
1
141
Replying to @NJZBAM2
The visual downgrade debate is fair, but nostalgia is doing some heavy lifting here.
1,237
Replying to @NJZBAM2
The creators saw the invincible critics (low budget, bad animation) and learned NOTHING
1
657
Replying to @NJZBAM2
I don't get why many people like the new Artstyle 💀💀
1
256
Replying to @NJZBAM2
Everything looks so flat!!! I don’t love painting backgrounds, but I feel the need to touch these; they feel so unfinished, no depth, no shadow, no reflections, no textures 💀
1
2
602
Replying to @NJZBAM2
Theyre oil painted styled since the backgrounds were made digitally.
1,086
Replying to @NJZBAM2
Right? Korra scenes were gorgeous :3 With this new show they targeted kids not old Avatar fans sadly.
1
1,036
Load more