Joel Payne - Artist

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THE ART OF JOEL PAYNE—California native Joel Christopher Payne’s artistic journey began at the age of four, inspired by the immersive magic of Disneyland. A pivotal moment on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride made him realize the power of storytelling and illusion, sparking a lifelong passion for creating art that blurs the line between fantasy and reality.

Though self-taught, Joel launched a 22-year career designing worlds for video games, 3D TV shows, and virtual reality rides. His big break came with *Might and Magic*, and he quickly became known for his innovative work in *Heroes of Might and Magic* and other acclaimed titles. By 1995, Joel was one of the youngest video game directors, pioneering digital set design techniques.

In 1996, Joel fulfilled a dream by working with Disney on the Virtual Jungle Cruise ride. He learned valuable lessons from Disney Imagineers that still influence his work. He continued to build immersive worlds for projects like Disney’s Atlantis, Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, and Starship Troopers: Roughnecks.

Joel’s goal is simple: “I want people to lose themselves in my artwork, to live in it for a moment and feel the magic that inspired me.”