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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I saw this flyer while out attending an event over the weekend. The humanities matter.

Community flyer explaining why studying the humanities matter.

William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Happy #caturday! Say hello to Si and Cheeto. I’ve been pet sitting for family over the last few days and they’re very sweet, chill cats. Taking care of them has been a breeze and a joy! 🐱

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Howdy, animation folks! I'm available for work & happy to share my new 2D compositing reel; now updated with samples of work I've done for Solar Opposites S6 & Gametoons. If you'd like to team up on a project, don't hesitate to email or DM me! Thanks and enjoy! Portfolio: www.willbanimating.com

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Hello everyone, 'tis I! I'm still looking for animation work, so I've updated my 2D character animation reel: now featuring samples of work I've done for Solar Opposites & the Gametoons YouTube channel. The content featured belong to their respective studios/rights holders. Thanks for watching!

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

July 4th is pretty chill so far. Eating dinner with my family and Rusty is the star attraction and attention hog.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Here’s some more progress of my WIP #sailormoon piece! I had to take a break due to work/life obligations taking up my time, but it feels good to be back! ✨ #myart #procreate

Screenshot of my WIP Sailor Moon illustration. Done in Procreate.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Looking for a fun hangout in Greensboro, NC on Saturday, May 2nd? A bunch of friends and I will have artist/vendor tables set up at Acme Comics for #freecomicbookday. Come by and say hi! Support local artists!

Promo image/flyer for Free Comic Book Day at Acme Comics on May 2nd, 2026. Come find me and say hi! I’ll have an artist table set up.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

‘Sup, Earthlings? Seasons 1-5 of Solar Opposites are now on Netflix! Just another great way to introduce folks to the series and catch up before Season 6 premieres on Hulu on Oct 13th. Peace!🛸 #solaropposites #netflix

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

If you’re in the Greensboro, NC area this Saturday, join my friends and I for our Art Show at Pig Pounder Brewery from 12-5pm. Grab a pint, browse unique art, and support local talent right here in Greensboro! It’ll be a good time and we’d love to see you there!

Promo image for Pig Pounder Brewery’s Art Show. If you’re in the Greensboro, NC area this Saturday, join my friends and I for our art show at Pig Pounder Brewery from 12-5pm. Grab a pint, browse unique art, and support local talent right here in Greensboro! It’ll be a good time and we’d love to see you there!

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Process pics! I know people like to see ‘em. I like to take time on nailing the sketch down, then inking, then I usually decompress during the painting/coloring stage.

Stage 1: The rough sketch stage of my Goku vs. Piccolo illustration. This is where I usually take the extra time to lock down composition, poses, etc…

Stage 2: The inking stage of my Goku vs. Piccolo illustration. Kept a lighting direction layer on for reference.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

The Monkey King vs. The Demon King (Jr). Still one of my favorite #DragonBall arcs. #tenkaichibudokai #illustration #procreate

My illustration of possibly my favorite fight from DragonBall, Goku vs. Piccolo Jr.

Done in Procreate.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Errands are done for now; time to unwind with some Grandia HD Collection! I’ve always wanted to finish these games someday but I was a dumb teenager and sold/traded off most of my classic systems and games. 😓

Photo of my TV featuring promo art for Grandia HD Collection on PS5

Photo of my TV featuring the title screen for Grandia HD Collection on PS5

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Life’s been busy so I’m just now posting about it: right before Christmas, I started a new job as a Compositor/Harmony Artist on Season 6 of Solar Opposites! So rad to be working with this team again. Enjoy some fanart I drew of Yumyulack, Jesse, & Pupa to celebrate! #newjob #animation #art

Fanart I made of Jesse, Pupa, and Yumyulack from Solar Opposites standing in an abstract space in a stylized look with text mentioning “Season 6” above them.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Getter-1, SD style! Starting off 2025 with a tribute to my favorite Super Robot franchise: Getter Robo! Illustrated in Procreate. More to follow! #getterrobo #superrobot #mecha #procreate #fanart

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

November Notables - here’s some movies and shows I’ve finally watched and recommend: - 12 Angry Men (1957) - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) - Tomorrow’s Joe, also known as Ashita no Joe (1970) - Serial Experiments Lain (1998)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) poster.

Ashita no Joe, aka Tomorrow’s Joe (1970) promo art.

Serial Experiments Lain (1998) promo art.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

A tribute to some of my favorite X-Ladies! I’ve been reading and watching some #xmen lately and it’s been a great motivator for the ol’ art brain. #procreate #marvel #fanart #comic #comicart

COLORED VERSION: A tribute to some of my favorite X-Ladies! Done in Procreate.

SKETCH/INK VERSION: A tribute to some of my favorite X-Ladies! Done in Procreate.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 10/09/2024

This screen gave me quite the belly laugh when I booted up Hulu this morning. 🤣

An amusing lil’ glitch on the Hulu app’s home screen.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 16/08/2024

Another TV/streaming series credit for your boy! I’m back from vacation and wanted to share that Solar Opposites Season 5 premiered on Hulu this week! We’d love for you to check it out, crack some laughs, and support awesome crews. www.hulu.com/series/solar...

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 08/06/2024

Hiya! I’m joining the Cara train too and would love to connect and hang out with you guys on there as well. Don’t be shy, come say hi! I’ll be posting my art and links to my reels in the coming days. cara.app/willbanimating

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 01/06/2024

My visual representation of what a gallbladder attack feels like. Luckily, I had surgery for it a while back and have been feeling much better since! Don't ignore your body when something feels wrong. Your health matters. #illustration #procreate #horrorart #cartoon

My illustration of what a gallbladder attack feels like. Don't ignore your body when something feels wrong.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 19/05/2024

Don't listen to that Cthulhu on your back. I recently finished this commission for a friend. Doing a horror-themed piece for the first time in a while was really fun.

Don't listen to that Cthulhu on your back. Art commission. Illustrated digitally in Procreate.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 04/05/2024

I just got back from Mars Express. Highly recommended to sci-fi, noir, and animation lovers alike! It’s only in theaters for a limited time so check it out if you can. Shout out to GKIDS and NYAV Post for the stellar localization!

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 11/03/2024

Congrats on the Academy Award win, #godzillaminusone cast and crew! It was my favorite film from last year and I drew a tribute back in December. #oscars2024 #godzilla

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 09/03/2024

I haven’t forgotten about the Rooster Teeth news, just needed a couple of days to process. May better things lie ahead for the people behind the camera.

My feelings about Rooster Teeth closing down.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 08/03/2024

Time to re-read my manga volumes and cry. 😭

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

It’s a big voting day in many states today. Even if you’re not a fan of either the old men vying for President (I’m not), your local elections really do matter. #vote #localelectionsmatter

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 05/02/2024

Heyooo, the Valentine’s Day Special is out! The Solar Opposites crew busted our booties making one mighty fine special. And it’s out on Hulu for y’all today! It even charmed my cold cynical heart. 🤣

Solar Opposites Valentine’s Day Special is out today!

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 30/01/2024

These ‘lil dudes have improved my quality of sleep a lot. If you’re a light sleeper like me and are looking for ways to drown out sound, I can’t recommend a good earplug enough.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 04/01/2024

WIP: Son Goku vs Ma Junior. 23rd TB was peak DragonBall. #art #sketch #procreate

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

This year, I want to branch out and check out some more experimental films from the ol’ movie backlog. Tonight’s feature: Blue Velvet.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 24/12/2023

Stay clear of stray Godzillas. Happy holidays and safe travels! #GodzillaMinusOne #art #procreate

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 29/11/2023

Not much to say. Confident rock rhythms and melodies keep my head in the game while at work or at the gym.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 20/11/2023

Last week’s big chungus of a physical media haul. I’ve been waiting a complete set of the 2003 TMNT for years.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 12/11/2023

Thanks for the art share! Hi, I’m Will. I’m an artist currently working in TV animation. Nice to meet and collab with y’all fellow artists. It’s very inspiring! Please enjoy some of my recent personal art until Bluesky allows videos. linktr.ee/willbanimating

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Hope y’all had a fun and spooky one. I did my celebrating on Saturday night with some friends at The Brewer’s Kettle’s local art show / costume party / beer tasting. Met some new faces and artists to follow!

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 22/10/2023

Hello, y’all! It’s been a busy few weeks, but I’m happy to finally share that I’m back on the team as a Toon Boom Harmony Artist for Solar Opposites Season 5 at 20th Television Animation!

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

Thanks for the thread! Hi, I’m Will. I’m an animator/artist currently working in TV Animation. Nice to meet and collab with fellow artists. It’s very inspiring! Please enjoy some of my recent personal art until Bluesky allows videos. linktr.ee/willbanimating

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 12/10/2023

My final Blu-Ray order from RightStuf Anime came in yesterday. End of an era.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

A handy tip from Jim! I gotta admit, I didn’t know about these shortcuts.

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William Ball @willbanimating.bsky.social · 08/09/2023

Scored a few more titles on physical media! If you’re ever in the Asheville NC area, OrbitDVD is a must-visit for movie nerds. Seriously, if there’s a title you can’t find, they can likely acquire it for you.