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Fisherman Bear II
Here is the second half of Milt's scene from Bedknobs.The Bear starts to bend forward in anticipation of the final big pull. He tightens his grip on the fishing rod and pulls with all his might. just...
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More Fritz Hug
Discovering more of Swiss animal artist Fritz Hug's work is always a real treat!Here is another selection of his beautiful art. What intense observation, and love for animals.Here again the link to my...
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Bedknobs and Poppins
S/R LabsI love the animated sequences in Mary Poppins and Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Wether anthropomorphic or standard animal types, the designs as well as the animation are just beautiful.Just look at...
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Walt Disney's Pinocchio
A few cel set-ups from Pinocchio, one of the most beautiful films of all time. And yet, according to Frank Thomas, even this masterpiece suffers from at least one grave story problem. But about that...
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Ollie Johnston's Animation of Jock
Beautiful sensitive animation drawings by Ollie Johnston of Jock from Lady and the Tramp are currently offered by Heritage Auctions.Ollie's approach is uncomplicated, with only one thing in mind: the...
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Milt Kahl helps Cliff Nordberg
Cliff Nordberg animated this scene from The Sword in the Stone, in which Wart is adjusting a "Jousting Machine". Sir Kay is not very successful in practicing jousting on this contraption.This is Scene...
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Woolie talks about the animators' challenges when working on the characters for Disney's 1967 animated film The Jungle Book. (Walt's last animated project and my favorite Disney movie). This interview...
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Another Frame from MUSHKA
©Andreas Deja We are in the process of colorizing this scene, early on in the film. Sarah just received a gift from her Grandma, a Russian folklore doll. This all takes place in Kiev in 1975....
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Melody Time
I remember Ward Kimball stating in an interview how ridiculous he thought some the Disney film titles of the 1940s sounded to him. "Fun and Fancy Free, Make Mine Music, Melody Time...what kind of...
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More Early Black Cauldron
These design sketches of mine of The Horned King for The Black Cauldron are currently being offered at Heritage Auctions. They come from the collection of producer Joe Hale.Black felt pen and Magic...
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Lounsbery Goon Roughs
John Lounsbery animated quite a few scenes featuring Maleficent's Goons. (Milt Kahl did one scene, and he came up with the final animation design.)The following Lounsbery drawings are currently being...
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I Live for Furs!
A fantastic scene by Marc Davis, who ended up animating all of Cruella's footage in 101 Dalmatians.Leading up to this moment, Cruella tried to interact with Pongo, who fiercely growls at her. Anita, in...
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"We Must Both Look Our Best for George"
...He is our oldest and dearest friend, you know."English character actress Hermione Baddeley read those lines in this scene as Madame Bonfamille in The Aristocats.Even after all those years I am still...
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Cinderella Photostat and Final Frame
Eric Larson animated this scene in which Cinderella enters frame with a teakettle and starts pouring hot water into one of the teapots.Photostat and final image might be a couple frames off, but you...
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More Early Black Cauldron II
Certain items from the recent Heritage Auction brought back a lot of memories. Look at this dynamic pastel by Mel Shaw, Mel's room was filled to the brim with extraordinary artwork like this. He must...
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Cheers
I have posted a black & white version of this beautiful Milt Kahl design drawing for SleepingBeauty before. Here it is again in color. King Hubert, King Stefan and the Lackey, all totally different...
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Disney Cel Set Ups
About a couple of years ago auction house Bonham & Butterfields offered a number of beautiful Disney cel set ups. To see them lined up like this showcases again the studio's exquisite color...
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Holiday Greetings
I don't know how far these marvelous Christmas cards by Mary Blair date back, my guess would be the 1960s. Her flat style with its geometric shapes reflects a mid-century modern style, but by now it...
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Gurgi
Tim Burton's preliminary designs for the character of Gurgi from The Black Cauldron fetched a big $ amount at Heritage's recent animation art auction. After all it's Tim Burton!!Milt Kahl's version of...
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Developing the Character of Penny
I believe this early sketch of Penny from The movie The Rescuers is by Ken Anderson.When child actress Michelle Stacy was chosen to voice the character, animators Milt Kahl and Ollie Johnston based...
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