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Random Disney Mix
Here is a variety of artwork from classic Disney films over the years. What I love about the Dumbo sketch is the fact that even though this is a back view, it still reads like a symbol for the...
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Axed Scenes
I've always liked this sketch that shows Ward Kimball sulking in self pity over the cut of his "Soup Eating" scene from Snow White. He drew this image himself, and it effectively represents the...
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Circus Alphabet by Wilhelm M. Busch
In 1981 German illustrator Wilhelm M. Busch published a limited edition portfolio titled Circus Alphabet. Edition size of 45. I feel so lucky to have found one of those publications online for sale....
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Quick Mushka Update
Early this week I got up with the sunrise and discovered our Mushka maquette looking amazing in this natural light. See below a Mushka mug made for our crew members. Right now I am actually animating...
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Ilene Woods
A beautiful publicity photo of Ilene Woods, the voice of Cinderella. Look at all that stunning art by Mary Blair. Some of you might know that Ilene originally sang the demo tracks for three of the...
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A Message from Bruce Reitherman
A few weeks ago Bruce Reitherman sent a video with him reminiscing about voicing Mowgli for the 1967 original Jungle Book. This of course was done in connection with the upcoming exhibition at the...
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The Jungle Book comes to San Francisco
The last few days have been enchanting, breathtaking and historical. The Walt Disney Family Museum opened Walt Disney's The Jungle Book, Making a Masterpiece to the public. I had the honor of guest...
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Jungle Book Panel
We had an amazing panel last Wednesday as part of The Jungle Book exhibition opening at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Lovely Darleen Carr talked about her contract with Disney during the time of The...
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Frank Thomas Animal Studies for The Jungle Book
Within the exhibition we have a unique series of sheets with animal drawings by Frank Thomas. Frank drew these at the San Diego Zoo before production began on The Jungle Book. He is exploring anatomy...
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"Have Two Bananas!"
This scene in which King Louie is offering Mowgli "two bananas" was animated vertically on 16 field paper. It makes sense, because the camera moves from a medium close up down to the feet, as they...
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A Grand Entrance
How about this great idea for entering The Jungle Book exhibition at the Walt Disney Family Museum? I knew we were somehow going to use the image of the book from the film. Then Marina, the exhibit's...
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Museum Opening
The Walt Disney Family Museum opened on October 1, 2009. Here is a pic from one of the opening ceremonies. Museum founder Diane Disney Miller greeted every single guest. It was at this event when...
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Jungle Book View Master
When The Jungle Book premiered in Germany in 1968 I had to have the merchandise that came along with the new Disney release.. One of my favorite items was the Jungle Book View Master. I thought those...
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Busch Horses
A beautiful sketchbook page by German illustration genius Wilhelm M. Busch. I would date these drawings to the 1970s, early 1980s. There are a handful of artists whose work I admire to a point where I...
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Awesome Kaa
A while ago I posted about an Ollie Johnston scene featuring the snake Sir Hiss. I find the depiction of a snake acting like a human utterly hilarious. At least when it is done in such a clever...
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Licensed...?
I see all kinds of merchandise with characters I was involved with. This one stuck out to me. I am not sure if it is licensed by Disney...but it sure made me laugh!
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