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Paul Abadilla is an animation art director and illustrator, living and working in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Paul began his career at Pixar Animation Studios as an art intern. He has contributed to the making of several Pixar feature films including "Elemental," "Incredibles 2," and Academy Award©-winning films "Brave" and "Inside Out." Additionally, Paul served as sets art director on "Luca," and Academy Award©-winning film "Soul." His latest contributions are featured on "Win or Lose," Pixar's first ever original series.
Paul's illustration work has been recognized by Society of Illustrators (New York), American Illustration, and The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles.
Born in Manila, Philippines, Paul immigrated to the United States at a young age, and was raised in Milpitas and San Jose, California. He earned his bachelor of fine arts in animation / illustration, summa cum laude, at San Jose State University. Prior to joining Pixar, he was a visual development intern at Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Aside from creating art, Paul loves to surf, cook, and scratch on the turntables.