In spring of 2003 I began working at the just opened, Sony Pictures Animation studio. Our first film was Open Season. Though I didn't work on the film long, I did do some early Vis Dev. You'll notice a few of the pieces are very reminiscent of the work of Sleeping Beauty designer, Eyvind Earle. The Directors were very interested in seeing if it would be possible to emulate his style in 3D. Fortunately, as the film matured, the style took on a life of it's own. These early paintings are pretty obvious Eivand Earle rip offs...but I still like them:)
(Oh, and with the exception of the drawings, these are all digital.)
I tend to concentrate on designing in color. But from time to time, I'll actually pull out a pencil and draw. Here are a few rare Paul Lasaine drawings.
After sculptures by Raffaello Vecchione
Character Designs by Carter Goodrich
After a sketch by Carter Goodrich.
Awesome stuff!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting these...very inspirational stuff.
I really like the Eyvind Earle-styled stuff!
So THAT's how they made Open Season so pretty...they just hired you to work on it. But seriously, those Eyvind Earle inspired pieces are crazy good. Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeletePaul, I have only discovered your blog a complete half-an-hour ago. Loved the halloween house!
ReplyDeleteThanksalot for the gorgeous inspirational paintings.
Paul you are Monster!
ReplyDeleteI especially like how you made hair.:o)
i can´t belive it!! How do you do all this?? Is amazing !! Your work is incredible! Seeing artists as you, each day i feel a litlle bug, more and more each day!!!!
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Well, it looks like we have to invent a word that's better than "awesome" to use for this blog. This stuff is an absolute pleasure to see!
ReplyDeletewould be great to see a tutorial from you some day. beautiful work. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Paul. I really really love the Earyle take with the trailer under the trees. LOVE IT!!!
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Very nice work !!
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ReplyDeleteyes I am filthy art center student sadly hah. wows these are great! You're stuff from open season is awesome! I'm actually taking a class with Will Weston and Mike Humphreys-plenty of good stories from that movie haha.
it´s always so motivating to look at your work. maybe - later on - you will find the time to do paintings for an "the art of paul lasaine"-book. i really hope so. for the moment, i want to send you all my respect.
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You are soooooo good. I really love this Open Season work. The tree's in the artbook were one of my favorite things in there. That's a horrible sentence, but you get the idea. Thanks for posting so much! I know it can get tough being busy and all. I truly appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteTop notch as always.
ReplyDeleteFrom LOTR to Open Season. Dang you have so much versatility!
ReplyDeleteCan I make a request to see some Surf's Up as well? :)
Yes...Surf's Up stuff is on it's way.
ReplyDeleteNever seen the film but your work here for it is amazing !!
ReplyDeleteI remembr these...honored to have worked w/you
ReplyDeletewow these are amazing i would love to know how to be able to use photo shop that well. im still learning im my own time.
ReplyDeletethat airstream is fantastic!!!
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I WANT TO HANG YOUR Mountain portrait from open season in my living room!
ReplyDeleteSeriously.