Justin Wright (1981-2008)
A fellow animator and Calarts Alum, Justin Wright, unexpectantly passed away Tuesday Evening, March 18th. It’s hard to believe that someone who loved life as much as he did, is now gone.
Very unfortunate, and very sad.
He was only 27 years old and graduated from Calarts 2 years ago.
I didn’t know Justin that well, save for bumping into him in classes or in the hallways, but he always had friendly smiles, and kind words to go along with them.
He was able to achieve his dream of working for Pixar, and they were very lucky to have him.
Here’s a few pieces of his art from his blog, Charlie, A Deck Hand. 
For more info on Justin, please read this and for insights, memories, tributes from his friends, family, and co-workers, please go here.
On behalf of myself and everyone from Channel Frederator, you will be missed Justin.
I miss those hallway chats bud.
Sincerely,
Jeaux Janovsky
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On March 20th, 2008 at 12:00 am
I don’t know him too well–I mean, I’ve seen his work several times and I’ve heard of him–but either way, that’s terrible, especially so young. My wishes go out to him and his family.
On March 21st, 2008 at 12:00 am
Wow, what a sad story. But I’m so glad he got to see his dream come true.
On March 21st, 2008 at 12:00 am
omg 27 is WAY too young to die! D8
but yeah, i’m glad he was able to fullfill his dream of working for pixar…
R.i.P. man…
On March 31st, 2008 at 12:00 am
I was Justin’s youth pastor from 94-99 in Napa. When I met him he was short and plump and his face was ballooned up from reaction to the anti-rejection meds for his new heart. After he finally got off of them, it was a joy to see him grow tall and slim down. He just blossomed in so many ways. But his joyful and fun-loving spirit was always there from the first day I met him. On a side note, his mother who taught at our church school, knowing my love for reptiles, gifted me the classroom pet. It was a leopard gecko named Lizzie. Lizzie was lost in the classroom for 5 months. When she was found at the end of the year, she was skin and bones. Mrs. Wright said if I could nurse her back to health, I could keep her. That must have been around ‘96 or ‘97. Well, Lizzie is blind in one eye and can’t see out of the other so I have to feed her crickets and mealworms by hand, but she’s still alive! I often think of the Wright family when I care for Lizzie. My heart aches with them now for their loss, but rejoices with them in the hope of the resurrection when Justin will receive a new body with a perfect heart. Eagerly looking forward to that great day of reunion, NLK