The look and feel of this original artwork by artist Kevin Tong is heavily influenced by Japanese Woodblock Prints: blocks of strong colors overlaid with tactile textures.
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Encounter the vibrant and tactile textures from Kubo and the Two Strings with this handmade print, featuring art by Kevin Tong originally created for LAIKA’s 2023 UHD Steelbook release. Inspired by the Japanese word “wabisabi,” which roughly translates to “imperfect beauty,” these prints capture the essence of Kubo's mythic quest while inviting naturalism in color, light, and tone.
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Art-i-Fact #19
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Art-i-Fact #6
The costume department test-dyed a number of fabric swatches (like these intended for Judge Hopkins) to get exactly the right color combinations for the Puritan-era zombie costumes in ParaNorman.
Art-i-Fact #14
Teri Hatcher's daughter, Emerson, voiced the Magic Dragonfly in Coraline.
Art-i-Fact #13
The LAIKA Costume Department made 45 identical pairs of Coraline's pajamas for the film, replacing them throughout the animation process.
Art-i-Fact #17
Courtney's signature pink tracksuit was made from the soft, stretchy fabric of a baby's onesie.
Art-i-Fact #9
This beetle print—a test swatch made from bamboo glued onto kimono fabric in strips—is inspired by the Japanese rhinoceros beetle, or kabutomushi (kabuto means “helmet” and mushi means “bug”).
Art-i-Fact #10
Finding the pattern for Sir Lionel's houndstooth suit involved collaborating with an expert weaver to meticulously establish the size, shape, and color tones of the interlocking shapes, ultimately reflecting his modern, fashion-forward sensibilities with rich blues and yellows.
Art-i-Fact #20
Neil’s hair in ParNorman was created using a blend of various shades of synthetic hair and dyed plant fibers, including sisal (made from the Agave plant), raffia, and hemp—all curled by hand.
