About
Tiny Wizard Workshop is run by Nate Thorman, the not-so-tiny wizard behind the curtain. Nate is a concept artist with over five years of industry experience, working primarily in video games, with additional experience across animation and tabletop games.
He graduated with honours in 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Effects and Entertainment Design from Flinders University and brings a strong background in graphic design, allowing him to create visuals that are not only compelling but also clear, readable, and production-ready. His work focuses mainly on environment design, vehicles, props, and occasional graphic design support when projects require it.
Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Nate works across all stages of development—from early ideation and visual exploration through to post-production; Including Marketing Art, 2D Assets, Texture Painting and Unreal Engine Lighting—helping teams define cohesive, memorable visual identities.
Meet the (not so) Tiny Wizard.
Pixel Wizard
Nate Thorman
Concept Artist
Previously, Nate worked at Blowfish Studios, contributing to multiple projects across mobile, console, and PC platforms - Most notably Phantom Galaxies. His responsibilities included developing concept art for characters, environments, props, and vehicles; mentoring junior artists; collaborating with Art Directors, Leads, and Marketing teams; contributing to game trailers, pitch decks, and promotional materials; and supporting the creation and refinement of Game Design Documents.
Before joining Blowfish Studios, Nate worked with CDW Studios as both a concept artist on internal animation projects and an instructor. He taught industry-standard concept art workflows to high school and university students, covering digital art fundamentals, Photoshop, and Blender, while also developing curricula and lesson plans in collaboration with educators.
Nate is open to freelance, contract, and full-time opportunities, including remote or hybrid roles within South Australia. Tiny Wizard Workshop is always keen to collaborate on projects that value strong visuals, thoughtful design, and a little bit of creative chaos.