..in theaters, Dec 19th, 2025
One of my earliest assignments on the project was taking a model from a previous SpongeBob production of the Krusty Krab interior and matching it more closely to season two or three Krusty Krab interior designs from the 2-D series.
Underworld test environment.
Another early test environment/diorama of an Underworld scene I did to roughly explore the space/colors in 3D based on a painting by @alviramirez_art (last slide) before any 3D environments/sets were officially done etc.
I had a lot of fun making all the models for this set and applying quick textures to get a feel for things, then dropping some lights in for the renders to explore colors and shadows.
Another early test environment/diorama of an Underworld scene I did to roughly explore the space/colors in 3D based on a painting by @alviramirez_art (last slide) before any 3D environments/sets were officially done etc.
I had a lot of fun making all the models for this set and applying quick textures to get a feel for things, then dropping some lights in for the renders to explore colors and shadows.
SpongeBob warmup.
1-2 weeks before I started on the show, I decided on my own to do a study of SpongeBob in order to loosely warmup to the style.
In my opinion, it’s always a good idea to have a little time in the beginning, without a deadline etc.. to play around.
1-2 weeks before I started on the show, I decided on my own to do a study of SpongeBob in order to loosely warmup to the style.
In my opinion, it’s always a good idea to have a little time in the beginning, without a deadline etc.. to play around.
Flying Dutchman.
I think the Dutchman was my first official character I did for the show.
He’s a fun design and I’m grateful for the opportunity I had to realize him in 3D.
I think the Dutchman was my first official character I did for the show.
He’s a fun design and I’m grateful for the opportunity I had to realize him in 3D.
Character art direction by @adampaloian
Barb.
Shell-o. Barb was one of the last characters I did on the show, Dutchman’s sidekick.
Character art direction by @adampaloian
Shell-o. Barb was one of the last characters I did on the show, Dutchman’s sidekick.
Character art direction by @adampaloian
SpongeBob and Gary show models.
I ended up doing these guys twice, once for the movie here and again for the short, “Go Fetch”.
Character art direction by @adampaloian
I ended up doing these guys twice, once for the movie here and again for the short, “Go Fetch”.
Character art direction by @adampaloian
Several characters here:
Squidward!
Mr. Krabs!
SandyCheeks!
Mrs. Puff!
Pearl Krabs!
Plankton!
Character art direction by @adampaloian
Squidward!
Mr. Krabs!
SandyCheeks!
Mrs. Puff!
Pearl Krabs!
Plankton!
Character art direction by @adampaloian
Incidentals! (crowd characters)
We spent a lot of time and did a lot of work on the incidentals here, they are deceptively simple, and tricky to get right.
Later they were mixed and matched to create the different varieties of the population.
Character art direction by: @adampaloian
We spent a lot of time and did a lot of work on the incidentals here, they are deceptively simple, and tricky to get right.
Later they were mixed and matched to create the different varieties of the population.
Character art direction by: @adampaloian
3 Headed Seagull
This was a complex character, I had to do an open wing version, a closed wing version, and an open and closed mouth version to help Reel FX with some early blend shapes/targets.
Character art direction by: @adampaloian
This was a complex character, I had to do an open wing version, a closed wing version, and an open and closed mouth version to help Reel FX with some early blend shapes/targets.
Character art direction by: @adampaloian
The Sirens!!!
I did females and a male version along with the musical instruments.
Character art direction by: @adampaloian
I did females and a male version along with the musical instruments.
Character art direction by: @adampaloian
Underworld Monsters.
I did a series of creatures for the underworld, so fun to do!
Character art direction by: @adampaloian
I did a series of creatures for the underworld, so fun to do!
Character art direction by: @adampaloian
Fun / Adventure Foot!
I don’t think he made it into the final movie, but he was fun to do!
Character art direction by: @adampaloian
I don’t think he made it into the final movie, but he was fun to do!
Character art direction by: @adampaloian
Mr. Krabs Ship!
I got a chance to do this boat model for Young Mr. Krabs. Originally, we tried for a schooner design (last 3 images) then we went with an awesome design by @travis_ruiz inspired by the boat in Jaws.
I got a chance to do this boat model for Young Mr. Krabs. Originally, we tried for a schooner design (last 3 images) then we went with an awesome design by @travis_ruiz inspired by the boat in Jaws.
Krusty Krab Sub-Basement
I did a mock up environment of the sub-basement where Bob meets Dutchman.
I did a mock up environment of the sub-basement where Bob meets Dutchman.
