Douglas Thoms brings viewers into worlds of the fantastical and whimsy with extensive world-building and character design. These works are created with mixed media such as ink and marker as well as digital mediums. In a world full of hardship, struggle, and fear, he approaches his practice in a way that can bring some light to a dark place. Drawing inspiration from concept artists as well as other illustrators, Douglas strives to bring out the fun and beauty in life just like many popular animation studios do in their films.