TINY CHEF SHOW
I worked as a concept artist on The Tiny Chef Show, a stop-motion animated series that premiered on Nickelodeon in 2023. Under the guidance of the lead production designer, I contributed to the development of characters and environments, helping shape the charming, miniature world of Tiny Chef through detailed illustrations and visual explorations.
Client : Nickelodeon
Software Used : Maya, Redshift, & Photoshop
Credits
Lead Production Designer : Jason Kolowski
Character & Set Designer: Jeffrey Bounthavong
SEASON 1 TRAILER
Catch a glimpse of The Tiny Chef Show with the official Season 1 trailer! This stop-motion series brings Tiny Chef’s cozy tree-stump kitchen to life with handcrafted sets, charming characters, and heartwarming fun. Premiered on Nickelodeon in 2023, the trailer showcases the show’s unique blend of creativity, humor, and wholesome adventure.
TINY CHEF'S HOME EXTERIOR ILLUSTRATION
An illustrated concept of Tiny Chef's whimsical home, crafted from a re-purposed tree stump. The design features cozy, hand-crafted elements and scattered knick-knacks that give it a warm, lived-in personality, think hanging acorns, button doorknobs, and tiny furniture fashioned from repurposed objects.
TINY CHEF'S KITCHEN (BEFORE & AFTER)
A two-panel concept showing the transformation of Tiny Chef's main kitchen. The "before" image depicts a moss-covered, vine-entangled kitchen with rusty cans and worn-out surfaces. The "after" design reimagines the space as clean, inviting, and resourcefully adapted to the natural tree stump. A countertop made from a can of carrots, wine cork stools, and tomato-can oven help capture the handmade, upcycled charm.
ADDITIONAL ROOMS
A whimsical storage area with a chessboard tile floor, glowing Christmas lights, and hanging herbs, an earthy pantry-meets-laboratory vibe.
BASEMENT
A whimsical storage area with a chessboard tile floor, glowing Christmas lights, and hanging herbs, an earthy pantry-meets-laboratory vibe.
OLLY CHARACTER EXPLORATIONS
Character concept art for Olly, Tiny Chef's assistant, designed from upcycled materials: a tin olive can for the body, a ping-pong ball head, keyboard keys as shoes, and a bottle cap hat. This set includes early sketches, color explorations, scarf pattern variations, and several 3D renders to visualize his final look.
RUBY CHARACTER EXPLORATIONS
Sketches for Ruby, a fluffy white caterpillar with a sky-blue bow. These illustrations focus on her expressive poses, soft textures, and gentle personality, highlighting her friendly presence in Tiny Chef's world.
HENRY SNAIL CONCEPT
Exploratory art for Henry, Tiny Chef’s pet snail. Designs include a range of shell pattern ideas, styled as if decorated by Tiny Chef himself using crayons and chalk. These playful scribbles add a personalized touch to Henry’s look.
FINAL FAMILY PORTRAIT
A full-color render of Tiny Chef, Olly, Henry, and Ruby posed together for a whimsical family portrait. Rendered in Maya and Redshift, the composition mimics traditional family photo setups, with a nostalgic studio backdrop to complement their warm and quirky personalities.