We are saddened to report that former Disney animator and famed painter Wayne Thiebaud has passed away at the age of 101. Wayne was an apprentice at Walt Disney Studios before his time in the Army during World War II, after the war Thiebaud returned to Disney and became an
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Disney Animator shows your how to draw Baloo from the Jungle Book
Follow along as Disney Animator and Director Eric Goldberg shows you how to draw one of his favorite characters, Baloo from The Jungle Book! Over the past couple weeks we have shared a few videos from Disney Animators on how to draw some of your favorite Disney Characters. Check them
Longtime Disney animator Ann Sullivan has died of complications from the Coronavirus
Longtime Disney animator Ann Sullivan has died of complications from the coronavirus in a Woodland Hills Nursing home at the age of 91. “Ann Sullivan was a remarkably gifted and resilient woman who chased her dream of living in California and working at Walt Disney Studios and succeeded with grace
Disney Animator and Josh Gad Create New Olaf Short Series From Home
Disney Animator and Josh Gad Create New Olaf Short Series From Home. Thanks to the dedication of Disney Producer Jennifer Lee, Disney Animator Hyrum Osmond, and Olaf himself, Josh Gad, together, the three have created an all new short series, “At Home With Olaf“. Disney announced the new short series via
How To Draw Louis From The Princess And The Frog!
Oh, Louis would give anything to be up there jamming with the big boys…luckily for him, dreams do come true in New Orleans! Today Eric Goldberg, an artist that worked on The Princess and the Frog film, will teach us how to draw the beloved trumpet playing alligator! Take a
Disney Animator Milton Quon dies at 105
Disney Animation Milton Quon who worked on Disney Movies such as “Fantasia” and “Dumbo,” has recently died of natural causes at his home in Torrance, Ca., on June 18. He was 105. Milton was one of the last living artists who worked with Walt Disney during the Golden Age of
Mickey Mouse: from Walt to the World at the Disney Family Museum
Mickey Mouse: from Walt to the World at the Disney Family Museum To say it all started with a mouse is an understatement! The iconic mouse we all know and love has instilled in many of us a love that has no bounds. The Disney Family Museum in San Francisco,
Pixar Animator Bud Luckey passes away
It is being reported that Pixar Animator Bud Luckey passed away yesterday at the age of 83. His son Andy Luckey posted the information on his Facebook page yesterday: Bud Luckey 1934-2018 With great sadness, I announce the passing of my Dad: Bud Luckey. My Dad was best known for his
Crayola Experience Offering Drawing Workshops with Former Walt Disney Studios Animator
Crayola Experience in Orlando is giving kids a wonderful way to learn how to draw from a former Walt Disney Studios Animator! Peter Raymundo has worked on films such as Tarzan, Lilo and Stitch and The Princess and the Frog and is the author/illustrator of Third Grade Mermaid. Raymundo is teaming up
Disney Animator Tyrus Wong passes away at the age of 106
Disney Animator Tyrus Wong has passed away on December 30th, 2016 at the age of 106. His artwork helped influence the look of the Disney Classic Bambi… After migrating to America from China he studied at the Otis Art Institute and began working on animated shorts at Disney in 1938
Floyd Norman – The Retired Disney Animator Who Kept Showing Up for Work Every Day For 16 Years
When the fireworks end, and the kiss goodnight plays I don’t know anyone who wants to leave Disney. Even tired and cranky, I still want to stay. Now what if you’ve worked for Disney as an animator most of your adult life, and you’re asked to retire? That’s the
