About

Leighton Hickman is a Visual Development Artist, Production Designer and teacher. He has spent the bulk of his career developing animated features for DreamWorks and Disney. He worked extensively on Disney’s “Moana”; Chris Sanders’ movies "The Croods" 1 & 2"; “Puss and Boots: The Last Wish”; “Boss Baby 2”; “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”; "Shrek Forever After" as well as a number of unreleased titles

Leighton has also taught numerous classes over the course of his career including: Visual Development, Concept Design, Plein Air Landscape Painting, Color and Light. He has taught and mentored students for his alma mater, the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, as well as the Concept Design Academy, CG Master Academy and Motivarti.