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Welcome to the creative portfolio of
Art Director, Illustrator & Designer

JOE BECKLEY

Creating CINEMATIC WORLDS through ART, DESIGN, STORYTELLING and CRAFT

PORTFOLIO

  • Wildwood - LAIKA
  • Missing Link - LAIKA
  • Kubo - LAIKA
  • Boxtrolls - LAIKA
  • ParaNorman - LAIKA
  • Coraline - LAIKA
  • Jack & Ben - LAIKA
  • Catch - LAIKA
  • The Mouse That Soared - LAIKA
  • The Ant Bully
  • The Aristocats 2 - Disney
  • The Fox and the Hound 2 - Disney
A scenic landscape painting of a mountain valley at sunset with a river flowing through the forest, and a large, jagged tree in the foreground.
A young girl riding on the back of a large bird flying through colorful clouds during sunset.
A puppet figure dressed in checked clothing, wearing a blue hat, standing on a ship's deck with a sky filled with flying birds in the background.
A colorful vintage-style horse-drawn carriage with luggage on top, traveling along a flat terrain during sunset, with blue sky and fluffy clouds in the background. White fiber-optic trees line the foreground.
A forest scene with tall trees, blue lighting, and a cartoon-style bear hiding behind a tree on the right side of the image.
A cartoon character, a young girl, standing on water with a wave rushing toward her, holding a guitar and a sword, looking toward a distant samurai figure on a wave.
Two characters, a humanoid with antlers and a smaller creature, walking along a trail in a landscape with orange and pink sunset sky, forested hills, and a flock of birds flying overhead.
Animated scene of small creatures with big eyes and wide smiles, holding boxes with designs of scissors and high heels, standing on a sidewalk in front of an old house with boarded windows and overgrown trees, during nighttime.
A fantasy-style painting of a tall, medieval tower on a landscape with mountains and fields under a purple and pink sky.
Multiple animated goblin-like creatures with green skin and distinctive facial features inside cardboard boxes, set against a dark, cluttered background.
A puppet boy with dark hair, wearing a red shirt, is lying on the wooden floor, looking towards a green, slimy creature with multiple limbs that is crawling on the floor.
A young girl with blue hair and a yellow raincoat standing on the porch of a pink wooden house in a foggy forested area.

SERVICES

  • Close-up of a camera rig with various mechanical and electronic components, including gears and screws, illuminated with warm, ambient lighting.

    FILM & TELEVISION

    Lights, Camera, Action!
    —

    Concept Art
    Visual Development
    Character Design
    Matte Painting
    Background Design

  • Close-up of the tips of six differently colored pencils arranged vertically against a black background.

    ILLUSTRATION

    Image is Everything
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    Children’s Books
    Text Books
    Technical Illustration
    Medical Illustration
    Character Design

  • Abstract digital artwork with spiral and curved shapes in dim teal and blue tones against a black background.

    DESIGN

    Freshly Handcrafted
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    Print Design
    Brand Identity
    Graphic Design
    Posters & Ads
    Cover Art

  • Books on shelves and an open book in the center in a dimly lit library corridor with ceiling lights and an exit sign in the background.

    EDUCATION

    Pick My Brain
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    Digital Painting
    Illustration
    Graphic Design
    2D Software
    3D Software

  • Black surface with glowing orange question mark and dollar sign puzzle pieces surrounded by unlit black puzzle pieces

    OTHER

    Just Ask!
    —

    Is there something
    you’re interested in
    that isn’t listed here?
    Let me know if there’s
    anything I can do to help.

ABOUT ME

Joe Beckley

ARTIST BIO

VFX ART DIRECTOR | LAIKA

COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
BFA | ANIMATION

I’m an artist and visual storyteller with more than 20 years of experience spanning design, illustration, animation, visual development, and feature film production. My work has ranged from children’s illustration and graphic design to large-scale cinematic environments and visual effects for animated feature films.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked across a wide range of disciplines, combining strong design fundamentals with technical experience and a deep appreciation for craft. I’m especially drawn to world building, visual storytelling, and the process of developing an idea from its earliest concept through to a finished image on screen.

I studied Animation at the Columbus College of Art & Design, where my education was grounded in traditional disciplines including drawing, painting, sculpture, and technical illustration. Alongside training in both 2D and 3D animation, the program placed a strong emphasis on narrative, storytelling, craftsmanship, and technique—principles that continue to shape the way I approach my work today.

CONTACT

Let’s get in touch! Want to discuss your ideas for a new project or simply want to say hello? I’d love to connect with you and be a part of your next project!