Peggy Hrastar

Peggy Hrastar

Lead Painter

San Francisco, CA, United States

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Model Maker

I'm a Virgo (2023)

Scenic Artist / Set Painter

All Day and a Night (2020)

Paint Foreman

Devs (2020)

Scenic

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020)

Scenic Painter

Sorry to Bother You (2018)

Lead Model/Miniature Painter

A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017)

Painter

The OA (2016)

Model Maker

Jurassic World (2015)

Modelmaker

Tomorrowland (2015)

Model Maker

Pacific Rim (2013)

Scenic Artist

Red Tails (2012)

Miniatures & Special Effects

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

Model Maker

Transformers (2007)

Model/Miniature Maker

Evan Almighty (2007)

Model & Miniature Unit

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)

Modelmaker

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

Model/Miniature Maker

Jarhead (2005)

Model Effects

The Island (2005)

Lead Model/Miniature Painter

War of the Worlds (2005)

Modelmaker

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Modelmaker

xXx: State of the Union (2005)

Lead Model / Miniature Painter

A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)

Modelmaker

Peter Pan (2003)

Modelmaker

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Journeyman Scenic Painter

The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

Model Maker

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

Model Set Painter

AI: Artificial Intelligence (2001)

Model Maker

Pearl Harbor (2001)

Model Maker

Wild Wild West (1999)

Model Maker

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

Scenic

James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Scenic Artist

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Painter

Made in America (1993)

Painter

Retaliation

Model Maker

Galaxy Quest

Work History
  • Presentation Designer/Editor

    Kernerworks, LLC

    June 2013 - June 2019
  • Modelmaker

    32Ten Studios

    November 2012 - June 2019
  • Digital Effects Artist

    Rising Star Productions

    2014 - 2014
  • Scenic Artist

    Rocket Science VFX

    March 2013 - April 2013
  • Scenic Artist

    Acme Scenery Inc.

    March 2013 - March 2013
  • Modelmaker

    Cinderbiter

    July 2011 - December 2012

    Modelmaker for director Henry Selick's latest stop-motion film. Interpreted concept art to build a wide variety of miniature props and set pieces, using various materials and processes including sculpture, carpentry, laser cutting, metal work and more.

  • Modelmaker/Set Builder

    Fonco Creative Services

    November 2010 - January 2011

    Built sets and models for Lipton Brisk stop-motion Superbowl commercial.

  • Modelmaker

    White Room Artifacts

    May 2010 - August 2010

    Modelmaker for NASA's manned space flight program traveling exhibit.

  • Modelmaker/Painter

    Kerner Optical

    2006 - 2010

    Modelmaker for
    THE DISNEYLAND OF WALT'S IMAGINATION
    in the Disney Museum, San Francisco.
    Read more about the model
    https://disney.go.com/disneyinsider/insider/article/20100323

    Model painter for various feature films:

    IRON MAN 2
    EAGLE EYE
    SOUTH OF THE BORDER
    INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
    NATIONAL TREASURE BOOK OF SECRETS
    EVAN ALMIGHTY
    TRANSFORMERS

  • Painter/modelmaker

    Industrial Light & Magic

    October 1998 - August 2006
    San Rafael CA
  • Model Painter

    Eon Productions

    June 2002 - October 2002

    Painted models for

    THE MATRIX RELOADED
    THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS

  • Restoration Artisan

    EverGreene Architectural Arts, Inc.

    2000 - 2000

    Restored trompe l'oeil decorative ceiling murals for historic church in San Francisco.

  • Scenic Artist and Sign Painter

    Various

    1988 - 2000

    Painted sets and signs for various feature films and TV series.

    ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD
    MADE IN AMERICA
    METRO
    LOLITA
    GETTING EVEN WITH DAD
    SIBLING RIVALRY
    BASIC INSTINCT
    CLASS ACTION

    NASH BRIDGES
    WOLFE
    MIDNIGHT CALLER

  • Scenic Artist

    San Francisco Opera

    1997 - 1997

    Painted backdrops for

    MADAME BUTTERFLY
    TOSCA

  • Scenic Artist

    Skellington Productions

    1991 - 1995

    Painter for stop-motion films

    JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
    THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Education
  • Photoshop/Digital Imaging

    Berkeley City College/Berkeley Adult School

    January 2020 - ?
  • Maya

    SFSU

    2013 - ?
  • Certificate in Motion Graphics

    Bay Area Video Coalition

    2014 - 2014
  • Phase One of Interior Architecture and Design Program

    UC Berkeley Extension

    ? - ?
  • Drawing/Painting/Sculpture classes

    UC Berkeley Extension/City College/23rd Street Studio

    ? - ?
  • B.A. in Studio Art

    American University

    ? - ?
  • Photoshop Training Program for Viewpaint

    Industrial Light + Magic

    ? - ?