Walter John Picknell

Background

Picknell, Walter John was born on December 29, 1956 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Victor Wellington and Eleanor Ruth (Belair) Picknell.

Education

Diploma in Classical Animation, Sheridan College, 1978.

Career

Computer artist, Ariel Computer Prodns., Toronto, 1981-1983; computer artist, Picknell Studios, Toronto, 1983-1984; computer artist, McGrath & Associations, Toronto, 1984-1986; creative director, Graphic Resource Group, Vancouver, B.C., 1986-1987; art director, Changing Images Prodns., Vancouver, 1987-1988; manager visuals, design and graphics, Joytec Ltd., Burnaby, Canada, 1988-1991; president, Picknell Studios, Coquitlam, Canada, since 1991.

Achievements

• Walter John Picknell has been listed as a noteworthy Art director, animator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Vancouver Society Indiana Animators, 1987. Member Coquitlam Area Fine Arts Council, since 1989.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, cycling, hiking, guitar playing, body building.

Connections

Married Lynne McKenzie, October 1, 1983.

Father:

Victor Wellington Picknell

Mother:

Eleanor Ruth (Belair) Picknell

Spouse:

Lynne McKenzie