Custom Theme Environments

 A Portfolio by John C. Zell

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For over thirty years I've been involved with construction and design of many different elements used in the development for theme environments. Most of my work can be seen in theme park attractions, museums, commercial facilities, theatre and film sets. Here is a list of services I've provided for numerous clients.

  • Foam Sculpture

  • Polygem Sculpture

  • Puppet Fabrication

  • Fiberglass

  • Vacuum Form

  • CNC Machining

  • Faux Finishes

  • Murals and Backdrops

  • Trompe L'oeil

  • Blacklight Paint

  • Vinyl Installation

  • Prop Fabrication

  • Prop Installation

  • Theme Decorating

  • Miniature Models

  • Computer Illustrations

  • Thumbnail Sketches

 

SERVICES

SCULPTURE

One of my most recent clients at Shine Illumination asked me to sculpt a 12 foot santa and reindeer for Del Mar Highlands Towne Center holiday overlay. The EPS foam was fitted around a steel frame and carved using a variety of hand tools. After hard-coat,final prepartion and detail painting was complete, this was the final result.

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FAUX FINISHING

This is an example of some of the samples I created for Powerhouse Entertainment that was used for the D23 Expo. I created the inital samples that were used for the archway as you entered the Star Wars Land reveal. My team was responsible for carving, faux paint and aging of the structure.

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MURALS

Here are a couple large backdrops I assisted with at Mike Kelly Studios for a 4D performance in "Detroit." My main focus was the background, airbrushing and architectural aspects of the painting. As a team we spent 3 weeks preparing both drops measuring 20 foot tall by 50 foot wide.

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DECORATING

During my 15 years working for Disneyland Resort this is the one project I had the best time completing. With 3 attractions, 3 food locations and 3 retail stores my team was responsible for installation of all decorative items throughout Cars Land. Working alongside WDI, Resort Operations and Department Safety I assisted with engineering aspects to create a fun and safe environment.

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DESIGN

This 2D illustration was used to help Corona Library staff and donors to conceptionalize a new entry way for their Teen Center. The design was implemented by my welder and fabricated to the specifications. All final paint and installation details were cleared with the management team and facility engineering.

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