Nick Thornborrow
@nickthornborrow.bsky.social
http://www.nickthornborrow.com
Artist • storyboards • illustration
Cinematics Director Arcanaut Studios
He/Him
🇨🇦
Prints: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/nthornborrow/
Artist • storyboards • illustration
Cinematics Director Arcanaut Studios
He/Him
🇨🇦
Prints: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/nthornborrow/
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Fresh intro for the newcomers! I’m Nick, concept and storyboard artist, 17 years in game dev, BioWare veteran, illustrator and most recently cinematic director at Humanoid Origin before its unfortunate closure. Here’s some of my personal art. Barbarians are my comfort food. Unroll for more.🧵
Take that. 🙃
January 22, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Take that. 🙃
I literally cannot beat this boss after two weeks. I give up. And I dunno why I feel so irrationally sad about this. A lovingly crafted, challenging game made by actual humans who care so much about every detail. This should be a slam dunk top ten for me, but I feel completely alienated by it.
January 20, 2026 at 3:02 AM
I literally cannot beat this boss after two weeks. I give up. And I dunno why I feel so irrationally sad about this. A lovingly crafted, challenging game made by actual humans who care so much about every detail. This should be a slam dunk top ten for me, but I feel completely alienated by it.
Things I saw today. I’ve got this old rebel T3 I don’t bust out enough. @nicodelort.bsky.social recent photos inspired me to dust it off. Would love to get more skilled behind a lens.
January 19, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Things I saw today. I’ve got this old rebel T3 I don’t bust out enough. @nicodelort.bsky.social recent photos inspired me to dust it off. Would love to get more skilled behind a lens.
Here’s my hot take that is totally fresh and original and no one’s ever brought up and I came up with it all by myself. Games like Hollow Knight, Silksong and FromSoftware titles could ship with an easier difficulty and it would take nothing away from players who love a hard game.
December 31, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Here’s my hot take that is totally fresh and original and no one’s ever brought up and I came up with it all by myself. Games like Hollow Knight, Silksong and FromSoftware titles could ship with an easier difficulty and it would take nothing away from players who love a hard game.
Quick, someone get mad at me. I’ve only got one more day.
What’s the funniest reason someone got mad at you on Bluesky this year?
December 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Quick, someone get mad at me. I’ve only got one more day.
Reposted by Nick Thornborrow
Mayor Lewis but he’s pencil crayon
December 30, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Mayor Lewis but he’s pencil crayon
A sketch before bed as I wrestle with anxiety that I’ve forgotten how to draw for the joy of it
December 29, 2025 at 5:08 AM
A sketch before bed as I wrestle with anxiety that I’ve forgotten how to draw for the joy of it
A thorough analysis of Rian Johnson’s Knives Out films.
Knives Out 1: 🟥🟫🟩
Knives Out 2: 🟦🟨⬜️
Knives Out 3: 🟥🟦⬛️
Knives Out 1: 🟥🟫🟩
Knives Out 2: 🟦🟨⬜️
Knives Out 3: 🟥🟦⬛️
December 29, 2025 at 2:09 AM
A thorough analysis of Rian Johnson’s Knives Out films.
Knives Out 1: 🟥🟫🟩
Knives Out 2: 🟦🟨⬜️
Knives Out 3: 🟥🟦⬛️
Knives Out 1: 🟥🟫🟩
Knives Out 2: 🟦🟨⬜️
Knives Out 3: 🟥🟦⬛️
Pluribus is so good. I want to do a rewatch paying attention to the colours Carol wears. It’s so deliberate.
It’s a sci fi show for today’s conversations. Loved it.
It’s a sci fi show for today’s conversations. Loved it.
December 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Pluribus is so good. I want to do a rewatch paying attention to the colours Carol wears. It’s so deliberate.
It’s a sci fi show for today’s conversations. Loved it.
It’s a sci fi show for today’s conversations. Loved it.
2025
What good shone through the cracks for you?
Met and adopted Mayor Lewis and Penny 🐈⬛
Built prototype Port Seldom in Unity 🕹️
Illustrated a book and saw another hit shelves 📕📗
Family stuff ❤️
Painted 15 paintings 🖼️
Started an alt account 🤫
Started a new job and shipped a game trailer 🚀
What good shone through the cracks for you?
Met and adopted Mayor Lewis and Penny 🐈⬛
Built prototype Port Seldom in Unity 🕹️
Illustrated a book and saw another hit shelves 📕📗
Family stuff ❤️
Painted 15 paintings 🖼️
Started an alt account 🤫
Started a new job and shipped a game trailer 🚀
December 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
2025
What good shone through the cracks for you?
Met and adopted Mayor Lewis and Penny 🐈⬛
Built prototype Port Seldom in Unity 🕹️
Illustrated a book and saw another hit shelves 📕📗
Family stuff ❤️
Painted 15 paintings 🖼️
Started an alt account 🤫
Started a new job and shipped a game trailer 🚀
What good shone through the cracks for you?
Met and adopted Mayor Lewis and Penny 🐈⬛
Built prototype Port Seldom in Unity 🕹️
Illustrated a book and saw another hit shelves 📕📗
Family stuff ❤️
Painted 15 paintings 🖼️
Started an alt account 🤫
Started a new job and shipped a game trailer 🚀
go.bsky.app/9q5SAo
Dropping a palette cleansing starter pack of artists who make my heart feel things.
Dropping a palette cleansing starter pack of artists who make my heart feel things.
December 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
go.bsky.app/9q5SAo
Dropping a palette cleansing starter pack of artists who make my heart feel things.
Dropping a palette cleansing starter pack of artists who make my heart feel things.
Oy. This did numbers. These ducks are available as prints: www.inprnt.com/gallery/ntho...
December 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Oy. This did numbers. These ducks are available as prints: www.inprnt.com/gallery/ntho...
Favourite paintings from this year.
December 27, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Favourite paintings from this year.
Reposted by Nick Thornborrow
Fresh intro for the newcomers! I’m Nick, concept and storyboard artist, 17 years in game dev, BioWare veteran, illustrator and most recently cinematic director at Humanoid Origin before its unfortunate closure. Here’s some of my personal art. Barbarians are my comfort food. Unroll for more.🧵
December 14, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Fresh intro for the newcomers! I’m Nick, concept and storyboard artist, 17 years in game dev, BioWare veteran, illustrator and most recently cinematic director at Humanoid Origin before its unfortunate closure. Here’s some of my personal art. Barbarians are my comfort food. Unroll for more.🧵
Hey newcomers. I’m Nick. This thread is what I’m about, but with the addition that I’ve joined Arcanaut Studios as cinematics director where I’m contributing to “Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic”
December 25, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Hey newcomers. I’m Nick. This thread is what I’m about, but with the addition that I’ve joined Arcanaut Studios as cinematics director where I’m contributing to “Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic”
Merry Christmas y’all. A lot happened this year for which I’m grateful. Some highlights from personal projects, creative playtime, and transitioning back into a professional role.
December 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Merry Christmas y’all. A lot happened this year for which I’m grateful. Some highlights from personal projects, creative playtime, and transitioning back into a professional role.
I beat Hollow Knight last night. The first one. I'm so brave. And funny. And handsome.
December 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I beat Hollow Knight last night. The first one. I'm so brave. And funny. And handsome.
We're hiring at Arcanaut Studios with our project Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic. Take a look: www.arcanautstudios.com/careers
December 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We're hiring at Arcanaut Studios with our project Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic. Take a look: www.arcanautstudios.com/careers
Feels sureal to come out of hiding to show what we’re working on. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is a spiritual successor to KOTOR, from game director Casey Hudson. youtu.be/lAmkl1jL0fo?...
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Teaser Trailer
YouTube video by Star Wars
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Feels sureal to come out of hiding to show what we’re working on. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is a spiritual successor to KOTOR, from game director Casey Hudson. youtu.be/lAmkl1jL0fo?...
I’m very excited to be contributing to Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic as cinematics director. Check out our reveal trailer!
Fate is in your hands. Check out the reveal trailer for Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. Learn more at www.SWFOTOR.com
youtu.be/9219uxlaEe4
youtu.be/9219uxlaEe4
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Teaser Trailer
YouTube video by Arcanaut Studios
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I’m very excited to be contributing to Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic as cinematics director. Check out our reveal trailer!
Mystery statue promo mystery: It’s Quake. That’s my guess. Just cuz that’s the Quake logo right in the middle.
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Mystery statue promo mystery: It’s Quake. That’s my guess. Just cuz that’s the Quake logo right in the middle.