I remember the day after this article appeared in the New York Times (almost 30 years ago), several colleagues at the studio pointed out to me what a big deal it was to be published "above the fold". I had never heard the term.
Having your photo at the top of the page was a major deal. Following the massive success of The Lion King, Disney animators had become crucial company assets, sparking intense media and public interest in the artists behind the animated hit films.
As I mentioned numerous times before, it was a tremendous honor to be a part of Disney Animation during the Renaissance era. As animators we were respected and celebrated, and we all appreciated this very much.
What an honor indeed! The New York Times! Congratulations, Andreas, you deserved it! I love the photo with Baxter and Glen, 3 geniuses on the same photo, just amazing and I am happy to get to know you all! The Disney Studios were lucky to have you!
ReplyDeleteWow that's awesome!! You seem to have lived a life most people only dream of...hats off to you! And as someone who grew up in the 90s, thank you for giving the world all those characters...the villains were always my favorite and that era was exciting to be an animation fan!! We'd wait every year for the new Disney animated feature!!
ReplyDeleteI like to read articles like that! ☺️Informative, passionate and nostalgic! 🤩
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for this lovely journey back in time! 😚☺️
wow, what a compliment from Marc Davis!
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