The 9 Old Men Book

I am thrilled to see that my 2015 book 'The Nine Old Men" is still popular. At Amazon it has been hovering in the top 10 list of various categories.

Now back to the Milt Kahl book........

 To order a copy:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0415843359/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=0415843359&pd_rd_w=P0g7z&content-id=amzn1.sym.af2be12d-373e-4c68-a933-d40df60554fe&pf_rd_p=af2be12d-373e-4c68-a933-d40df60554fe&pf_rd_r=7Y4A886Q41XTSTCTH1GG&pd_rd_wg=KV5iX&pd_rd_r=30f7a629-5e87-4bc3-b1d7-4d5b78abefcb&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM

Scar Roughs

A few of my animation rough drawings arranged for a mini poster by a fan. I remember animating any one of those scenes.

Daveigh Chase

I am in disbelief at the passing of actress Daveigh Chase. Working on the character of Lilo was a profoundly moving experience for me as an animator. Daveigh’s voice performance was utterly unique and inspired, presenting a brand-new challenge and the perfect opportunity to bring an unorthodox Disney girl to life.

Here are a couple of photos with the two of us in my office at the Orlando Disney Studio.

Aloha and thank you, Daveigh.

Holly

 Congratulations to our friend Holly Sedillos, who's screen credit in Steven Spielberg's new film "Disclosure Day" is: Vocal Soloist.

We couldn't be happier. Holly is terrific in all of her vocal performances! In film and on stage!

Holly sang "Mushka's Lullaby" in my animated film MUSHKA. Check out this music video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ast84XT6-KI&list=RDast84XT6-KI&start_radio=1                    

Bad Guys

 Here is a poster I put together for an animation convention a couple of years ago.

Les Aristochats

Last year author Pierre Lambert issued yet another beautiful Disney art book in his long line of exquisite publications: The Aristocats.

There are many gorgeously reproduced images of designs, story sketches, animation drawings and cel set ups. I think many of you will enjoy flipping through the pages of this new book.

It is available at Amazon France:

https://www.amazon.fr/Pierre-Lambert-Aristochats/dp/2386400468

 

 

Garald Scarfe and Hercules

In last year's published book Hercules, The Art of Gerald Scarfe, Gerald explains some of the difficulties he and I had coming up with the final design for the character of Hercules.

I remember Hercules being the last character design to be approved for animation. Gerald had tried a stylized version as well as a realistic approach. In the end the two of us worked things out together on a few sheets of animation paper, as you can see in the sketches below.

I think you'll find his notes and observations interesting, and I found Gerald lovely to work with.

Gerald Scarfe is on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/officialgeraldscarfe/?hl=en