Animation Artist & Illustrator

Joel Parod

Painting - Joel Parod

Animation - Claire Armstrong Parod

Directors - Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis

Production - Acme Filmworks


I was honored to paint many scenes with award winning directors, Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby, on one of their signature style hand painted commercials. Each frame is an oil painting on Flash animation or live-action.


In 2004 it took home the Annie Award for Best Animated Commercial.

United Airlines

Hand painted animation (60 sec)