Bullfrog and Lionhead artist dies aged 57.
He was the first proper games artist I had ever encountered.
Immediately he became invaluable, an essential part of the many titles we all worked on.
He absolutely made all the difference on Powermonger, Syndicate, Magic Carpet, Theme Park and Dungeon Keeper.
A great artist, a wonderful mentor and an inspirational man.
“Paul was a huge cornerstone in my life.
I miss him every day in every way.
His legacy will be felt and seen for a long, long time.”
His advice and critique were always asked for, and he was continually supportive of any work we did.
“Paul was known for his ‘Good Morning’ handshakes.
He wouldn’t go to his desk until he’d completed them.
Originally just the exec team, it then expanded to the art dept, and finally the whole company.
After lockdown we then moved on to a chess app.
I still have our last unfinished game on my phone.
“I worked with him at Bullfrog and then Lionhead for many years when I worked as an artist.
“Rest in peace now Paul, you were fucking brilliant.”
His straightforward and no-nonsense approach was a constant refreshment in the ever growing and noisy workplace.
Paul understood this more than most and ensured everything was solved with a smile and with good intentions.
The power was to be able to see people for who they really were and what they could become.
“Thanks for everything Paul, on behalf of everyone at Bullfrog, Lionhead and 22cans.
It was a pleasure and an honour to know and work with you.”
Rest in peace to a big man who leaves a wide and ever-growing legacy.”
It’s safe to say working with Paul was never boring!
He was a kind soul and probably the most laid back boss I will ever have.”
“I will always remember him as strong, kind and having a great sense of humour.
Paul was always in a good mood, and I loved hanging out with him.
I’ll miss him.”
“For many, he gave us our first break into the industry.
During the early days of Project Dimitri at Lionhead we were recruiting a concept artist.
I know I do.
He had perfect wit and humour, combined with amazing humility and kindness.
He was a great listener and was really interested in people, and loved the collaborative process.
He was an amazing traditional artist too - his watercolours were gorgeous.
“Most of all he loved people - he was the warmest, most helpful and kindest person.
And it was an honour to know him.
“Thank you Paul for everything and RIP my dear friend.”
I always felt we were in safe hands with him at the top.
“He had time for everyone.
That was the sort of person he was.
No-one had a bad word to say about him, for good reason.
He was extremely encouraging, warm and had no ego.
Not a single person has been unmoved by his untimely death.”
Paul is survived by his wife Evie, his son Conor, and his two daughters Louise and Evy.
