Thunder Chunky is an site bringing unique interviews and insights into established illustrators / artists / animators and many more lives. The site came about in 2003 and is still one of the leading inspiration sites for it genre.
The company has a 1980's vibe, even the name is based on a character in The Goonies. This is where the colour palette and language was influenced.
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