Paige Hickman ~ Storyteller
Thao's Garden
Thao's Garden is a Hybrid-Animated Short Film about an elderly chef from Laos and his garden. Myself and a crew of ten other people worked together to bring this 3 minute short film to life over the course of a year. Our unique pipeline includes 3D models and animation, 2D painted backgrounds, and 2D hand-drawn outlines.
Written and directed by myself.
Trailer
Film Stills
Thao's Apartment
Thao lives in 2112 E. Bull st. which is a later addition to this southern inspired home. The landscaping shows how he brings life into the space around him.
Floor Plan
Color and Style Inspiration
Test Background Painting
Wallpaper Design
Combined the national animal, flower, and bird of Laos to create a meaningful design relevant to the story.
The Restaurant
The restaurant serves Lao cuisine and acts as Thao's home away from home, as he is surrounded by his family
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Floor Plan
Style Frame
Character Design
Turnaround Courtesy of Loren Franke
Color Exploration
