Disney Art Director Justin Parpan's Dreamlike Landscapes
So, there's this really talented guy named Justin Parpan from San Diego. He’s not just a writer and producer, but also an animator and visual development artist. He graduated from CalArts in 2006 and now teaches at USC Cinematic Arts. He co-founded a company called Parpan Creative with his brother Josh. With over 15 years in the animation industry, he’s worked on Disney shows like Star vs. the Forces of Evil and won Emmys for Mickey Mouse Shorts. His recent projects include Victor and Valentino and Scarecrow Joe. Plus, he wrote a kids' book called Gwango's Lonesome Trail. His artwork, which mixes various media, explores themes like isolation, with pieces like 'Red House at Night' reflecting this unique style.
Key facts
- Justin Parpan is a San Diego-born writer, producer, animator, and visual development artist.
- He graduated from CalArts in 2006.
- He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at USC Cinematic Arts.
- He is Creative Director at Parpan Creative, co-founded with brother Josh Parpan.
- He art directed Disney's Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2014).
- He background designed on Mickey Mouse Shorts (5 Emmys), Gravity Falls, DuckTales, and Big Hero 6.
- Recent credits include Victor and Valentino (Cartoon Network) and developing Scarecrow Joe (Nickelodeon/Warner Bros.).
- He authored the children's book Gwango's Lonesome Trail.
- His personal work uses mixed media (paint, ink, digital) and explores dreamlike electric landscapes and small-town nostalgia.
- Series include 'Quiet Electric Landscape' and pieces like 'Red House at Night' and 'Overpass at dusk'.
Entities
Artists
- Justin Parpan
- Josh Parpan
Institutions
- CalArts
- USC Cinematic Arts
- Parpan Creative
- Disney
- Cartoon Network
- Nickelodeon
- Warner Bros.
- Substack
Locations
- San Diego
- United States