Data updated: July 2026
Matt Thorup
@the_redbeard · Instagram · US · art
About Matt Thorup
Matt Thorup, known as 'the_redbeard' on Instagram, is a micro-creator with a focus on art and education. With a background as a Lead Character Artist at Epic Games and experience as a Disney Artist, he combines his artistic skills with teaching. His content includes tutorials and demonstrations across various formats like reels and long-form videos. Matt's approach is professional and authoritative, aiming to inspire his audience through educational content. Some content may require brand review.
@the_redbeard's followers & following
@the_redbeard currently has 25,786 followers on Instagram and follows 2,448 accounts, a follower-to-following ratio of 10.53. That places the account in the micro tier of art creators.
@the_redbeard's content
@the_redbeard has published 1,017 posts to date, working across reels, long-form-video, stories, carousels. The account's content is classified under art, art, education, design, painting. Bio: “I doodle. I sculpt. I teach. I’m a hairy Lead Character Artist formerly at Epic Games. Former Disney Artist. And pumpkin slicer, Halloween …”
AI quality check on @the_redbeard
Zaver's AI analyzed this account across 20+ parameters before listing it publicly. No blocking issues were detected in our standard screening.
- Audience location & demographics
- Engagement quality & authenticity
- Follower growth patterns
- Signs of purchased followers
- Content niche classification
- Brand safety screening
- Posting activity & consistency
- Language & audience fit
@the_redbeard's rankings on Zaver
Based on follower count among creators that passed Zaver's indexing quality bar.
@the_redbeard's audience
Audience snapshot
50% male · 50% female
Core age group25-34
The audience of Matt Thorup skews evenly between genders, with a primary age range of 25-34. The top geographic location for his followers is the United States, indicating a concentrated interest in his educational art content.
Collaboration pricing
Price tierPremium
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Brands in the art, education, and design sectors may find a suitable partnership with Matt Thorup. His expertise as an educator and artist aligns well with products and services that promote creativity and learning, making him a valuable collaborator for such brands.
Frequently asked questions
How many Instagram followers does @the_redbeard have?
As of July 2026, @the_redbeard has 25,786 followers (26K) on Instagram, follows 2,448 accounts, and has published 1,017 posts. Zaver refreshes these numbers on a rolling basis.
How do I contact @the_redbeard?
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How much does @the_redbeard charge for a sponsored post?
@the_redbeard sits in the premium price tier on Zaver, based on follower scale, engagement and niche. Zaver's AI pricing model also produces a fair per-post price range with justification, so brands can negotiate from data instead of guessing. Get the AI fair-price estimate →
What is @the_redbeard's net worth?
@the_redbeard's net worth isn't publicly verified, and Zaver doesn't estimate personal wealth. What can be assessed is sponsored-post earning potential: with 26K followers and a premium price tier in art, brand collaborations are a meaningful income stream — Zaver's AI pricing model estimates what each placement is worth. See the earning-potential estimate →
Does @the_redbeard have fake followers?
Zaver's AI authenticity check scores @the_redbeard 97/100, based on 20+ signals including engagement quality, follower growth patterns and signs of purchased followers. That indicates a predominantly genuine audience. Run the full authenticity check →
Who follows @the_redbeard?
@the_redbeard's 26K followers skew 50% male / 50% female, core age group 25-34. Full audience breakdowns — age bands, gender split and country-level distribution — are part of @the_redbeard's report on Zaver.
Which influencers are similar to @the_redbeard?
Zaver lists comparable art creators in United States in the "Influencers like @the_redbeard" section on this page, matched by niche, audience size and engagement. Zaver users can also search all 40,491 vetted art creators with plain-English queries.
What is the follower count?
Matt Thorup has 25,786 followers.
What is the engagement rate?
The engagement rate is currently not available.
What is the collaboration pricing?
Matt is in the premium price tier for collaborations.
What is the content niche?
His primary niche is art, with secondary niches including education, design, and painting.
