Andy Sklar
As a Production Designer with Universal Studios Entertainment Team, I was a lead designer and field Art Director for Raptor Encounter , part of the 2019 Reimagined Jurassic World area .
Role:Production Design & Art Direction Location: Jurassic World / Universal Studios Hollywood
In 2013, I had the great privilege as Art Director creating multi-faceted lands and attractions for Bollywood Parks. A stand-alone theme park experience celebrating the legendary stories and characters of the Mumbai Film Library based in Dubai UAE.
ROLE: Area Art Director for the two theme Bollywood inspired zones Mumbai Chowk & Rustic Ravine.
Guest are greeted to the kinetic Mumbai Chowk street market .
Mumbai Chowk’s east side is anchored by the bustling shops and the assorted food and beverage carts and stalls of the Bazar Market.
Inspired by Mumbai’s famous Victoria Station. Guest embark on an authentic dining adventure of indian cuisine, in a recreated dining car of the Mumbai trains and revered landmark building.
ROLE: Art Director and designer / A High paced Motion based attraction featuring the famous Don film franchise characters on high speed chase across the Dubai landscape.
ROLE: Art Director and Designer
A 4D Dark ride Interactive built around the renowned Bollywood Classic Sholay. Enter the famous facade Gambargh Station to embark on a heroic rescue adventure.
ROLE: Art direction and Design.
From early concepts and schematics to fully art-directed pitch packages, my role saw numerous creative brainstorming with the latest teams of technology experts and vendors to bring to life immersive storytelling to our seasonal and holiday events.
I've included Universal Studios Summer Splash Market here. As a senior Executive Art Director, I developed a made-up Water Works Department featuring whimsical water cannons, super, soaked fun interactive, and a state-of-the-art waterfall technology system.
LOCATION: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN : A whimsical aquatic interactive splash and spray zone Summer Event . Activities Included a Waterworks Archway display ,Target Watergun Splash Works and /Midway Waterworks Themed Games.
Design & Art Direction : 45Ft. Tall Armored Titan Photo Op display experience. Supporting the 4D Cinema Attack On Titan Experience / Cool Japan.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD: Celebrated Grad Night Event spanning several evenings with custom designed Photo Ops and Program branding and design for the Live music events and dance parties. Projects Included YEARBOOK2019,FLOWERWALL ,SILENT DISCO WAYFINDER , and the Welcome Archway.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD : From Gold Flying Dinosaurs descending Jurassic World Tree plaza, to signature holiday bows fashioned out of Celluloid film on Universal Blvd, the goal was to bring a Universal theme to our decor that was spirited with nostalgic elements of the parks history- combined with a modern spin on the parks beloved characters and attractions.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD: The Flying Dinosaur tree became a dramatic backdrop for the ACCESS Hollywood’s Seasonal evening broadcasts.
The Hooray Christmas Banner campaign welcomes guest as they enter the USJ Gates.
Our magic Gingerbread Man is brought to life by the magic of Christmas. As we see him dance out of the cookie box and re appear on the Hollywood Blvd street lamps guiding guest twoard the Joyful Christmas Market - where we are welcomed by our now dapper dancing ginger bread host!
Water Color on Arches Paper
14” x 20” 2003
(Pictured Above) A Concept for what would become Hong Kong Disneyland. Featured in the The Art of Imagineering Hyperion Publishing
As a designer my goal with every project is to adhere to the clients vision and ensure a successful execution of project that will deliver a great guest experience.
Concept Sketch and Architectural iterations toward 3d Model.
The Barbie experience exhibit was developed by Premier Exhibitons, celebrating all things about the iconic Mattel Legend!
Minimal colors and expressive gestures capture fanciful party goers in evening attire and elegant affairs.
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Medium: Watercolor & Ink on Arches Paper.
Framed: 12”x 16”
Price: SOLD
The chimes ring for the second act to begin. For the Theater goer in all of us. This original monotone watercolor and ink painting works beautifully among many interior themes. Available now as a artist print in an array of sizes and prices.
Medium: Watercolor & Ink
Size: Framed Original 9” x12”
Price: Sold: Giclée Prints are available in an array of sizes. Contact andy@andysklar.com
Medium: Watercolor
Size: Framed 41”x 30”
Price: $2,100.00
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 24”x12”
Price: $600.00
Medium:Watercolor & Ink
Size: Framed 14”x 12”
Price: $500.00
Watercolor & Ink on Arches Paper
2012
Medium: Watercolor & Ink
Size: 20”x 15”
Price: SOLD:
Watercolor & Ink on Arches Paper
2019
Combined Media
About the Work:
This series of costumed figures and clowns was inspired by the motif’s and themes of a Venetian Carnevale. Add to the mix a bit of Las Vegas and Cirque du Soleil and you have the recipe of this colorful series.
On my first trip to Venice Italy as student I cam upon an exhibit that paired my two all time favorite artists . It was an exhibit of Andy Warhol and a series he did interpeting the famous surrealists Giorgio d e Chirico. Those two combined certainly made an impression on me.
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This original watercolor was part of the Brea Gallery’s 35th annual juried exhibit Made In California.
Prints are now available for Bright Horizon in the store website link.
About the Work:
In this piece I pulled my inspiration from the classic composition of a Hollywood close up. We are caught in the enlightened glance of a costumed mariner character. The pointed hat mirrors the eyes toward this bright horizon. Movement and drama are added with the flowing scarves and rolling waves of ribbon. Acting like billowing sails, they cast they forward. But what are they sailing toward, might we ask? A bright horizon or a hopeful illusion. Perhaps it is both.
Watercolor on paper.
For information about this and other works please contact to me
andy@andysklar.com
Detail from Solider Costume- Carnevale figure
Medium: Watercolor & Ink 2012
Medium: Watercolor & Ink
18’x24’ on Arches
2012
Water Color & Ink
2012
Water Color & Ink on paper
18”x24” 2012
Medium: Water Color and Ink on Arches
14’x20’ 2012
Detail from: The Revelers:
Medium: Watercolor & Ink
2012
Watercolor & Ink on Arches
2012
Water color & Ink on Paper
24”x 18” 2012
Welcome to Holiday Lane where Holiday magic is on display!
Hop on Santa’s Sleigh, share a romantic Valentine’s Day greeting in London or follow a flamingo South for a Florida vacation. These merry, bright colors and iconic holiday themes are reimagined with Andy’s distinct style, making for perfect holiday cards and gifts.
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Ink and Digital Paint.
2012
Watercolor 2004
Watercolor 2011
Watercolor 2011
Watercolor & Ink 2010
Watercolor & Ink 2010
A collection of storybook characters and places of enchantment.
Series includes published work for Young Readers series Undercover Kid: Penguin Publishing New York New York.
Also original watercolors available as framed editions.
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Watercolor 2012
Mixed Media
13”x6”
Watercolor and Pencil
6”x 6”
Watercolor on Arches
6.5” x 5”
Watercolor & Ink on Arches paper
10” x 14”
Watercolor on Arches
3.5” x 4.3”
Watercolor on Arches paper
3.9” x 4”
Water Color
7.5”X 5”
The whimsy and gingerbread confection of Victorian architecture and the spires and weather vanes become a stage for creative expression and design. This painting would become a featured collection of the same name for artisan quilting company Red Rooster Fabrics New York.
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Water Color on Arches Paper
14” x 20” 2000
FIGURINES & GIFTS
It was a great delight when I was invited to design and art direct the collectible gift line Sweet Hearts and Expressions for Demdaco Home & Gift Company Stilwell, KS. The line was met with great enthusiasm and quickly became a beloved addition to their line of art & design gift line.
Each figurine and product was a labor of love, beginning with my original watercolor designs. These designs depicted detailed costumes and full turnaround poses, each carefully thought out and meticulously crafted to bring the characters to life.
With the support of the incredible Demdaco team, it was a great privilege and a lot of fun being involved in every step of production, including art directing sculpts and molds with a factory in Hong Kong to the design and illustration of the custom store displays featured in the Hallmark Gold Crown shops worldwide.
Sewing & Keepsake box
Keepsake box with Figurine Lid
Keep Sake Box with a Figurine Lid adornment
From the Expression Line. Design includes scribed Cake reading For you and baking shakers of Sugar & Spice.
Red & White Queen Cookie jars. It has a gold-accented crown and matching heart motif patterns and diamonds.
These period-inspired jazz babies embark on days of friendship and good ship lollypop adventures.
A home run of encouragement and congratulations from the Expressions Gift line.
Demdaco Home & Gifts, StilWell, KS
This golfer is getting encouragement on the green, which anyone would appreciate, from the Expressions collection.
Demdaco, Home & Gift Stilwell, KS
Keepsake box with figurine top.
From the Expressions collection .
Demdaco, Home & Gift
Stilwell, KS
Keep Sake box with decretive figurine on scroll work lid.
From the Sweet Collection.
Demdaco Home & Gift, Stlwell, KS
Tennis-inspired figurines from the Sweet Hearts collection.
Demdaco Home & Gift Company Stilwell,KS
From the Expression Line designed exclusively for the US Military.
Demdaco Home & Gift Company Stilwell, KS
A keepsake box with a crafting theme depicting a fitted lid with figurine.
From the Expression collection depicting a apologetic expression .
Demdaco Home & Gift Company
Stilwell, KS
Having the opportunity to work with the Disney Stores and designing murals first for their World of Disney Store in Orlando and then concept designs for the flagship New York Store was a dream come true. It all culminated when I was asked to do the murals and scenic designs for the Michigan Avenue Shop in Chicago. Being a kid from the suburbs, it was truly a thrill to recreate these beloved Chicago landmarks in a style that captures the vibrant energy that is the great city of Chicago!
