Thursday, June 1, 2023
Tom Oreb's Graphic Influence
There are some interesting Tom Oreb drawings currently being offered at Howard Lowery Auctions.
https://auction.howardlowery.com/AuctionHelp.taf?page=1&s=N&r=2&c=2&m=3&sort=1&st=1
You have to admit that his design for Roger Radcliff from 101 Dalmatians very much resembles the final version which was crafted by Milt Kahl. The overall proportions, facial features and definitions of cloths' fabric were set in Oreb's graphic approach. Milt just refined all of this to his liking and to his animation style.
Monday, May 29, 2023
King Triton Today
I haven't seen the movie yet, but I am most certainly ok with this interpretation of King Triton for live action. It's kind of funny though to realize that our animated characters were allowed to show much more skin than their life counterparts. Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, Gaston, Triton....
Thursday, May 25, 2023
MUSHKA in Animation Magazine
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
A Recent Mushka/Sarah Sketch
I still draw characters from my film MUSHKA occasionally. In order to show my gratitude to certain artists who contributed so generously, a special sketch seems appropriate.
There recently has been another mention regarding MUSHKA in Variety magazine. In the article I talk about my fabulous experience at ANIMAYO, the animation film festival in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. It was truly an honor to head up the voting committee for the best animated short films.
https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/animayo-oscars-animation-andreas-deja-disney-1235615346