Portfolio
Hi I’m Kat
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working on many amazing projects. I started creating realistic models as a model maker, to fabricating super hero costumes and production designing on short films and web series. Through it all, my passion for storytelling and commitment to excellence drive me to continually push the boundaries of what I can create!
Here are a few of my favorite projects.
2024
Holland - Miniature Art Director
Along side a team of talented artists, we created this idyllic miniature for the thriller Holland. This 12’ x 12’ miniature took our team six months to fully assemble. From foam carving, plaster and flocking, this miniature was completely custom built. The windmills turn and street lamps work to make this build a really work for art. It was a pleasure of mine to be a part of. Fun fact, inside the miniature garage behind the house is a miniature of the miniature in HO Scale.
Fly Me to the Moon- Astronaut Suit- Project Manager
2024
In collaboration with Ryan Nagata, I was fortunate enough to work on the replicas of original Nasa suit designs for this imaginative movie “Fly Me to the Moon.” With careful attention to detail and accuracy in colors, finishes and forms we successfully represented the original suits. As project manager I had the responsibility of tracking each suit’s components for fabrication including designs, molds, materials and budget.
2022
We’re GoodGood Pet Commercial - Art Director
Our client Good Good was envisioning a utopian land in which people and pets live in harmony. For this project I led a team of talented artists and fabricators at Fonco Studios to create a miniature of Good Good Land.
The landscaping textures and colors were created out of foam, paint and flocking. To create the architecture we used a combination of 3D printing and laser cutting. The interior of the Good Good Lab also created in miniature with walls, beakers, and other lab equipment. This was then used to create a full scale lab as seen in the commercial.
Click here to view the commercial
2023
Ginormo! Web Series - Production Designer
For YouTube star Steven He’s retro Sci-Fi series Ginormo, I had the opportunity to stylize the production based on classic Japanese Kaiju shows.
I took part in designing interiors, costumes, props, miniature landscapes, hero robots and Kaiju monsters for this 6 episode series. I barrowed color palettes, aesthetic shapes, and costume designs inspired by the 70’s Era.
Click here to view Episode 1
2023
Disney+ Stan Lee Documentary - Art Director
As the Art Director for this Disney+ documentary, I led our team in telling the story of Stan Lee using miniatures. From his humble beginnings as a child, to his role in bringing Marvel comics mainstream. We created miniature versions of the streets of New York City, the bull pin of Marvel Comics, to the offices of Jack Kirby. Every set was crafted with precision and passion to authentically display Stan Lee's extraordinary life.
Click here to view the Trailer
2023
Comic Con - Sony PlayStation and Kith - Project Supervisor
As my role as Project Supervisor, I ensured that both booth designs were accurately represented our clients vision. From initial concept development, to final installation I oversaw the build. The final result was a Comic Con was loved by fans and industry leaders.
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2023
Maren Morris Music Video - Art Director
As the Art Director for Maren Morris' music video, I had the pleasure of bringing a miniature country town to life. I had the unique opportunity to reference the small town I grew up in, which helped to apply a realistic sense of detail. This project was a quick turn around. I created the design and oversaw the construction of the miniature with a matter of a few days.
Click here to view the music video
2023
Dr Bombay - Social Media Ad - Art Director
From the product to scenic miniatures, I crafted a series of photos that showcased the essence of Dr. Bombay Ice Cream's brand. Each set was thoughtfully designed to evoke a sense of whimsy, inviting followers to indulge with every scroll.
Click here to view the Instagram page
2023
LA Metro Rude Dude Costume - Art Director
As the Costume Fabricator for LA Metro's larger-than-life character, Rude Dude, I had the exciting task of bringing this giant orange monster to life. I created a costume that not only captured the imagination of followers, but also reflected the personality and energy of LA Metro's brand.
Click here to view the commercial
2023
Jon Batiste Custom Headphones- Art Director
For Jon Batiste's custom headphones, I had the privilege of overseeing the craftsmanship that seamlessly integrated Jon Batiste's aesthetic vision and style. The headphones have now become synonymous with his brand identity.
Click here to view his Instagram page featuring the headphones
The Mandalorian Chapter 10: The Passenger - Model Maker
2021
For the Str Wars Series The Mandalorian I had the honor of bringing to life the ice spiders for Season 2, Chapter 10. The sculpture was given to me in parts that I mold and casted to make the final maquette. Based on the original design I mixed colors and created texture that would help create details that make the final rederring more life-like.
2021
Jimmy Fallon Frito Lay Commercial - Art Director
As a member of the team of Art Directors for Frito Lay's "Share More Joy" commercial featuring Jimmy Fallon, I led the creation of captivating miniature sets. One standout scene featured a lighted miniature of New York City with a working miniature subway system.
With a short deadline and many sets to complete I guided my team of artists to bring the vision of the director to reality.
Click here to watch the commercial
2020
Holey Moley Season 2 Miniature- Art Director
As the Art Director for the Holey Moley II miniature, I had the opportunity to oversee the creation of a intricate miniature replicas of the show's iconic golf courses.
I led a team of talented artists in bringing these fantastical landscapes to life on a miniature scale.
2021
Madison Calley Photoshoot - Set Director
As the Set Decorator for Madison Calley's enchanting photoshoot for Apple Music. I had the pleasure of fabricating a giant seashell reminiscent of Venus and a heavenly floating cloud.
I personally hand painted the shell with a pastel color palette and a pattern that represents the inside of a sea shell. The seashell was then used as a stunning backdrop for Madison Calley's ethereal portraits. I also sculpted polyfibers to represent clouds so that she can lay in it and appear as though she is a goddess in the heavens.
2022
Kelsea Ballerini Music Video Miniature - Art Director
As the Art Director for Kelsea Ballerini's music video’s minature, "If You Go Down (I'm Goin’ Down Too)" I had the exciting task of creating a miniature suburban cul-de-sac. The inspiration was taken from the city of Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands. I curated a neighborhood setting that combined elements of idyllic charm with unsettling bleakness.
Click here to watch the music video
Wizard School Dropout - Art Director
2019
As the Art Director for Eko's interactive show "Wizard School Drop Out," I had the exciting opportunity to design a wizardry world where comedy and gaming meet. Drawing inspiration from the show's unique blend of humor and fantasy, I curated visually captivating sets.
Eko allows you to create your own story by selecting decisions for the main character. Each selection had to be accounted for in the designs.
Click here to watch the behind the scenes