Carl Sprague
In Carl Sprague’s world everything begins with a sketch; whether acting as Art Director composing a film’s palette from a high-level; Concept Illustrator working out the details of a character’s bedroom; or Production Designer turning storyboards into blueprints for set design.
The career illustrator has spent the last 30 years working in Art Departments for over 30 films—29 of which have been nominated for Academy Awards, with one, 12 Years A Slave, winning “Best Picture.”
What began as a childhood fascination with marionette theater blossomed into a lifetime of pursuing imagination & turning it into real-world designs for the cameras. In this interview, Sprague shares insights from his 30-plus years in Hollywood, speaks about his creative process, discusses his current pursuits teaching, and shares his perspective on importance of color in film.
