Discover The Joyful Artisan Nicole Joy's Art and Design
Scenic Construction
Scenic Construction
Scenic Construction
Joy can create a variety of set pieces, from Hollywood flats, periaktoi, faux trees, and more using wood, corrugated board, foam and a variety of other materials.
Scenic Painting
Scenic Construction
Scenic Construction
Joy specializes in acrylic paints, and can create a large scale background by hand or using 3D overlay technology.
Faux Textures
Scenic Construction
CNC Laser Cutting
Using EVM foam, foam board insulation, and other techniques Joy can create a variety of textures, including wood, pavers, brick and aged and distressed metal.
CNC Laser Cutting
CNC Laser Cutting
CNC Laser Cutting
Using an O2 laser printer and graphic design software, Joy can custom make props, signage, awards, and more!
Custom Costumes
CNC Laser Cutting
Custom Costumes
Joy has a degree in Fashion Design, and has 25 years of experience sewing historical costumes, cosplays and contemporary fashion.
Props
CNC Laser Cutting
Custom Costumes
Props are one of Joy's favorite items to create! This includes puppetry, aged paper, futuristic weapons and all things weird and wonderful.
JOy's design process
Finding the Vision
Finding the Vision
Finding the Vision
Joy meets with the creative directors and production team, as we brainstorm needed set pieces. The goal is to get a strong sense of color, line, mood and budget to begin the design process.
Concept Art
Finding the Vision
Finding the Vision
With the directors vision in mind, Joy produces a series of sketches with a "Blue Sky" mentality, offering numerous set pieces that can be scaled up or down, depending on budget and need.
Feedback
Finding the Vision
Final Vision
As pieces are made, Joy meet sagain with the creative team regularly for collaborative feedback. Changes are made and implemented as needed.
Final Vision
Finding the Vision
Final Vision
The end goal is to create an immersive world that meets the directors vision and allows the production to run smoothly as actors interact with there set and scene.