William Thorup
William Thorups 2025 Demo Reel | Motion Graphics, Character Animation, VFX, and Illustration
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Drawing from Greek aesthetics, and prompted by my clients AtariAge and Todd Furmanski, the Harpy and her environment quickly coalesced into a final illustration. I also produced several more illustrations for Greek style plates and other elements that were used for the manual and other promotional content.
Game's Creator: toddfurmanski.com
Publisher and forum thread: forums.atariage.com/topic/332076-harpys-curse-a-metroidvania-for-the-7800-beta-version-now-available/page/2
Artist's Portfolio & Commissions: williamthorup.com
Artist's Instagram: instagram.com/thorupwilliam
Penult is an open-world fantasy RPG for the Atari 2600. Battle monsters, explore dungeons and the larger world, become stronger as you battle monsters, in order to discover the secrets to save your world from destruction.
Official Website: penultrpg.com
Publisher and forum thread: forums.atariage.com/topic/289232-penult-rpg-atari-2600
Artist's Portfolio & Commissions: williamthorup.com
Artist's Instagram: instagram.com/thorupwilliam
Growing Ties is a frantic arcade style game for the Atari Lynx, where you grow and cut ties based on the height and color preference of the many customers that will enter your store. Be sure to check out one of AtariAge's first Atari Lynx releases.
itch.io page: drludos.itch.io/growing-ties
Publisher and forum thread: forums.atariage.com/topic/295521-growing-ties
Artist's Portfolio & Commissions: williamthorup.com
Artist's Instagram: instagram.com/thorupwilliam
I approached this with a digital watercolor medium in mind to imitate the look and feel of the artwork for many original Atari 2600 games. The choice for the watercolor look was also chosen to match the watery nature of existence one would find in among the cells of the body. With the juxtaposition of the cells and defenders of the body and the viruses that attack them, showing a healthy face and skull helped illustrate the consequences of the warlike state the micro-verse that a body is constantly in.
Publisher and forum thread: forums.atariage.com/topic/318868-immunity-homebrew-wip
Artist's Portfolio & Commissions: williamthorup.com
Artist's Instagram: instagram.com/thorupwilliam
I reflected the visuals of the actual game, along with imitating the geometric airbrushed approach of the illustrations for games like Mercenary, to bring this interpretation of the action enemies the player will confront in both games.
I also provided layout art and design for the box, label, and manual.
Learn more about this release here: forums.atariage.com/topic/353184-announcing-novagen-volume-1
Paul Woake's Memorial - http://mercenarysite.free.fr/minmemoriam_paul_woakes.htm
Artist's Portfolio & Commissions: williamthorup.com
Artist's Instagram: instagram.com/thorupwilliam
I was commissioned by AtariAge (publisher) and Ancient World Computing (creator/developer) to produce a number of illustrations for the box and other packaging content. I also produced layouts for the box, label, and manual.
Learn more about Odynexus here: forums.atariage.com/topic/308812-odynexus-a-new-atari-lynx-game
Portfolio & Commissions: williamthorup.com
Instagram: instagram.com/thorupwilliam
00:00 - Odynexus - Intro & Details
00:12 - First Set of Sketches
00:40 - Second Set of Sketches
01:11 - Penelope Costume Design
01:43 - Odynexus (Spacecraft) Design
02:09 - Siren Character Design
02:44 - Box Art Illustration
04:35 - Close Ups of Illustration
04:47 - Final Box Render
04:57 - End Card
The game's producer, JV Games, has implemented improved textures, stream line interface elements, added new puzzles, and made many other changes to make this an even more memorable experience.
Keep an eye on songbird-productions.com for updates.
#shorts #atari #atarijaguar #illustration #retrogaming
Illustration Commissioned by AtariAge - https://AtariAge.com/
Need some illustration work done for your project? Contact me through my website - williamthorup.com
#Atari #AtariLynx #RetroGaming #illustration #Blender3D
Video was produced without sponsorship.
The game's producer, JV Games, has implemented improved textures, stream line interface elements, added new puzzles, and made many other changes to make this an even more memorable experience.
Keep an eye on songbird-productions.com for updates.
Portfolio & Commissions: williamthorup.com
Instagram: instagram.com/thorupwilliam
Illustration Commissioned by AtariAge - https://AtariAge.com/
Need some illustration work done for your project? Contact me through my website - williamthorup.com
#Atari #AtariLynx #RetroGaming #illustration #Blender3D
Video was produced without sponsorship.
Illustration Commissioned by AtariAge - https://AtariAge.com/
Need some illustration work done for your project? Contact me through my website - williamthorup.com
#Atari #AtariLynx #RetroGaming #illustration #Blender3D #shorts
Video was produced without sponsorship.
Illustration Commissioned by AtariAge - https://AtariAge.com/
Need some illustration work done for your project? Contact me through my website - williamthorup.com
#Atari #AtariLynx #RetroGaming #illustration #Blender3D
Video was produced without sponsorship.
Starting with Atari Gamer, I produced a poster/flyer for the Atari Lynx Programming Competition a few years back. Over the years this idea has been iterated on to produce this final illustration for a great fan group on Facebook. facebook.com/groups/lynxfans
Illustration Commissioned by AtariAge - https://AtariAge.com/
Need some illustration work done for your project? Contact me through my website - williamthorup.com
#Atari #AtariLynx #RetroGaming #illustration #Blender3D
Video was produced without sponsorship.
Have something else that doesn't quite fit into that category? Feel free to contact me directly to discuss your project. Talk with you soon!
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00:00 - William Thorup | Cover Art Illustrator & More
00:12 - Services | Illustration - Layout - 3D Mockups & Promos
00:22 - Art Showcase
00:48 - Contact Info
Learn more here: songbird-productions.com/2022/09/21/big-news-for-lynx-and-nuon-fans
And check out the AtariAge thread here: forums.atariage.com/topic/328887-microvaders-for-atari-lynx
00:00 - Introduction
00:12 - Six Idea Sketches
00:57 - Spaceship Design
02:00 - Player Ship Rough Modeling
02:16 - Enemy Ship Rough Modeling
03:04 - Composition Layout
03:58 - Player Ship Modeling & Materials Continued
04:45 - Enemy Ship Modeling & Materials Continued
05:33 - Main Composition Continued...
05:58 - Asteroid Modeling & Materials
06:52 - Microvaders Logo Modelling & Materials
07:37 - Main Composition Continued...
08:08 - Final Illustration
Learn more and purchase at AtariAge: atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1268
00:00 - Artwork Introduction
00:12 - First Set of Idea Sketches
01:27 - Second Set of Idea Sketches
02:30 - Six Guns 3D Modeling Collage
04:58 - Working on Final Illustration
06:50 - Last Look at Final Illustration
Learn more and purchase at AtariAge: atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1267
00:00 - Artwork Introduction
00:12 - Main Character Study
00:37 - First Set of Idea Sketches
01:03 - Second Set of Idea Sketches
01:24 - Third Set of Idea Sketches
01:49 - Working on Final Illustration
04:32 - Last Look at Final Illustration
Learn more and see the trailer at AtariAge's channel: youtube.com/watch?v=cLl8ay6BcNI
00:00 - Artwork Introduction
00:12 - First Set of Idea Sketches
01:02 - Second Set of Idea Sketches
02:45 - Rejected Version of the Illustration
04:57 - Working on Final Illustration
07:06 - Last Look at Final Illustration
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Find out more about the physical release of the game at Songbird Productions.
songbird-productions.com/2020/12/22/its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-part-3
https://mailchi.mp/a2b6228094d2/20220112-songbird-update
The game's official page can be found here:
http://8bit-slicks.com
And information about how the Lynx can play multiplayer games with other platforms, like the Atari 8-Bit's, Apple II, and Commodore 64, can be found here:
http://8bit-unity.com/?page_id=551
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You can purchase this game and the amazing soundtrack for the game by Hoffamn and msg-rg, at AtariAge: atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1223
Learn more about Reboot's work here: reboot-games.com
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At the time I was able to track down a digitizer for my Atari 520ST and wanted to give it a spin.
This piece was eventually included in the STatariArt compilation disk back in 2016. facebook.com/groups/STatariART
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I'm available for commissions and vfx/motion graphics work. Please send me a message to me through my website at: williamthorup.com/contact
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Made in Krita, a robust opensource painting application.
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Took about 4 hours to complete using Krita.
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Made in Krita, a robust opensource painting application.
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If you haven't had a chance to try Krita yet, now is the time. Awesome painting tool set for artists, and a newly and well fleshed out traditional 2D animation tool set. Not to mention Integration with hundreds of filters with G'mic and some vector tools. Check it out.
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Sixty-Eight pages filled with pure Atari Nastolgia. Featuring fanart of a selection of Atari’s classic consoles. Including the 2600, 520 ST, Lynx, and Jaguar. With a few extra pieces that feature the Atari Panther, the Jaguar Duo, and the JagVR.
Get the entire month of Inktober 2016, 31 unique drawings, in one high quality 6″x 9″ collection. Also includes the artist’s dated signature.
Purchase here:
http://williamthorup.com/product/inktober-2016-book
See all the artwork digitally here:
http://williamthorup.com/inktober-2016
I'm available for commissions. Please send me a message to me through my website at: williamthorup.com/contact
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Sixty-Eight pages filled with pure Atari Nastolgia. Featuring fanart of a selection of Atari’s classic consoles. Including the 2600, 520 ST, Lynx, and Jaguar. With a few extra pieces that feature the Atari Panther, the Jaguar Duo, and the JagVR.
Get the entire month of Inktober 2016, 31 unique drawings, in one high quality 6″x 9″ collection. Also includes the artist’s dated signature.
Purchase here:
http://williamthorup.com/product/inktober-2016-book
See all the artwork digitally here:
http://williamthorup.com/inktober-2016
I'm available for commissions. Please send me a message to me through my website at: williamthorup.com/contact
Instagram: @thorupwilliam - instagram.com/thorupwilliam
Facebook: facebook.com/William-Thorup-107198741840961
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The majority of the work featured in this video was produced in blender, with some of the 3D work done in After Effects.
Portfolio Overview View Description
Every since Will was exposed to 3D Studio Max when he was 6 years old (1995), 3D animation and animation in general, have been apart of his life. The field of Motion Graphics has allowed him to incorporate his love for illustration and the principles of art into his love for animation. Over the last 10 years, this self driven pursuit has given Will experience in general 2D motion graphics, that includes basic titling to more stylistic presentations, to more visual effects (VFX) oriented work. Will has introduced him to the entire visual effects pipeline, and has experience in and principles and applications of modeling, texturing, rigging, 3D/2D animation, lighting, compositing, rendering, and video/audio editing. This large amount of experience in the production pipeline gives him the ability to find solutions for projects where one person with a specialized but smaller skill-set would fall short.
I'm available for commissions. Please send me a message to me through my website at: williamthorup.com/contact
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Read more about the commission here: http://williamthorup.com/atari-family-gaming
Purchase the Atari Propaganda - Inktober 2016 art prints or the entire collection in the book here: http://williamthorup.com/product-category/art-prints/inktober_2016
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BitJag also used this piece in a 2016 Christmas Card Demo on the Atari Jaguar. Check it out here - youtu.be/j38yY0PzqLA
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This piece is called "Power Without the Price". Bringing home computing and gaming to thousands, the Atari ST wasn't only ahead of it's time, but was a game changer and a life changer for those who used it.
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This piece is called "Lynx Eats Boys Lunch". Be a rebel, meet the future, and play Lynx.
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This piece is called "Do+The Math". Probably one of the worst but most memorable marketing campaigns in video game history, there isn't a day that doesn't go by that I don't try to do the math. I don't want to be the one who doesn't.
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This piece is called "Sixteen Thirty-Two". Wonderful color, wonderful music, and wonderful games. The Atari ST brought hundreds of hours of productivity and thousands of hours of fun.
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This piece is called "64-Bit Immersion". 25 years before VR actually became somewhat of a success, the Atari Jaguar had a working prototype of solid console virtual reality experience. I hope to have the chance to experience JagVR on the last working prototype.
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This piece is called "16-Bits That Melt". Quickly brought to nonexistent obscurity by the Atari Jaguar, the Atari Panther was going to be Atari's answer to the other 16-bit era consoles. This piece represents how that dream melted away and turned into another cat.
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This piece is called "Perfect Duo". The best of CD and cartridge gaming in one amazing 64-bit console.
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This piece is called "Where's the T.V.?". For the times when you don't want to lug around your own monitor, just mooch off a friend and share in the fun.
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This piece is called "Sit Back and Play". Long nights playing games or making games. The Atari ST was always a place you could throw your shoes off and relax.
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This piece is called "McFur and Cutter". A little bit of fanart for the recently released hombrew for the Atari Jaguar. Even McFur and Cutter need to take a break from dodging pipes and collecting coins.
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This piece is called "Pushing Polygons". Enjoy the 64-bit awesomeness of the Atari Jaguar as it pushes hundreds of thousands of polygons per second!
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This piece is called "Music with Mikey". There is something unique about the sound processor on the Atari Lynx. I can't help but take time to listen to the theme music for Electrocop or Blue lightening.
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This piece is called "Play Something New". With their entire marketing scheme focused on the "Bits", the Atari Jaguar was presented as the front door to the 64-Bit generation of gaming. In someways it was, and in someways it wasn't. At least it had our friends impress for a few weeks when it first came out.
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