Illustration Friday: ALPHABETS

All this little birdie needs is
L-O-V-E.
Micron pen on paper.
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HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY (1937) Part Three

Here's another re-created pan background from HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY. Pluto chases a crab across this polynesian landscape. I've included left and right sections as well as the full pan so you can see all the details.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY (1937) Part Two

There's a lot of activity over this lush tropical background. I could have airbrushed over the shadow in the pool, but decided to leave it intact. Note the lovely composition, and the tropical plants behind the pond.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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THE ARISTOCATS: Edgar's Apartment

What THE ARISTOCATS lacked in story and character appeal was balanced in some measure by beautiful xerographic background designs. Here is a dandy - the butler Edgar's room, filled with sumptuous detail, richly embellished.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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Shop update

I made a little 5 piece series
of mixed media collages that will be up for sale tomorrow
at my Etsy shop.

They will be sold unframed and unmatted.
Signed and titled by me :)
I framed one just to show you how pretty it would look on the wall .
I will also be adding some more cards and tags
and on the second week of September a couple of watercolor originals
in case you are interested.


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TRUANT OFFICER DONALD (1941)

Jeff Pepper, our great friend and Disney blogger extraordinaire (http://2719hyperion.blogspot.com/) has re-created another classic Disney B/G to share with our readers.

Jeff wrote: "I was taking a look at Truant Officer Donald... and couldn't resist putting together this composite. Donald ultimately pops up out of the impromptu grave on the right end."

Jeff, thanks for sharing this beautifully crafted re-construction with us. Fantastic!Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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PLUTO'S MUSICAL PLAYGROUND

Here's another rarity! Pluto scampered around these drums in his short featured segment during the opening of THE MICKEY MOUSE CLUB. Love the confetti!Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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LIFE IS BUT A STAGE...

Here's a view you've never seen... the MICKEY MOUSE CLUB stage, no piano, and no Mickey!Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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ISN'T MICKEY GRAND?

Here is the terrific background from the "Fun With Music Day," (Monday) opening sequence of THE MICKEY MOUSE CLUB.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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Keshana's Shoes

On Saturday I had the pleasure of photographing Keshana and Sujeevan's second wedding reception at the Hilton International, Croydon. A very lavish affair full of colour, noise and excitement meant for some great photo opportunities.

Here are Keshana's shoes - thats some heel. Their full wedding story will follow shortly.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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101 DALMATIANS part four

Once again we re-visit artwork from 101 DALMATIANS. First is a street scene, around the corner from the Darling brownstone. The second and third pieces are re-created pan backgrounds, interiors of the Darling living room.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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PETER AND THE WOLF (1946)

PETER AND THE WOLF was part of the compilation feature MAKE MINE MUSIC. The composer Prokofiev wrote the music with a Disney animated feature in mind! At the end of this hot summer, I thought everyone might enjoy some cool, wintery backgrounds.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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Watercolor...done!

9 x 7 inches.
Watercolor & acrylic inks
on Fabriano 100% cotton hot pressed paper.

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Watercolor in progress

Me in action this morning :)

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THE BRAVE LITTLE TAILOR (1938)

Here's the re-constructed B/G from THE BRAVE LITTLE TAILOR.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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THE JUNGLE BOOK: Mowgli's View

Here are two views of the tree from which Mowgli gets his first, birds-eye view of the pretty girl from the "man village." Love the Jungle Book art!Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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HOW TO RIDE A HORSE (1950)

Many of the backgrounds in HOW TO RIDE A HORSE were minimalistic. This was one of the few "full-blown" Disney B/Gs.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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The cabin

Hi friends!
Happy monday :)

Joanna of Cookie magazine's Nesting blog
interviewed me by phone last week
and did a wonderful house tour of our little cabin,
you can read it by clicking here

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101 DALMATIANS:The Dilapidated DeVil Mansion

Readers are familiar with my enthusiasm for the groundbreaking style in 101 DALMATIANS. The advent of the xerox drawing-to-cel process (which replaced hand inking) was exploited to great advantage, creating a fresh, modern look.

Shown first is the wonderfully moody rendering of the DeVil mansion exterior.

Next, the upstairs hallway. Love the stylish pen-and-ink design with color wash, typical of this film.

Perhaps my favorite background in the whole film is the blue bedroom. This re-created pan B/G is fairly bursting with detail and extravagant, imaginative design.

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PETER PAN

Here are the three opening shots from PETER PAN. Pan backgrounds one and two, now re-created, are incredibly atmospheric. The clouds in both were animated in the forefront via the multiplane camera. The third piece is an aerial view of the Darling house and neighborhood.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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THE RELUCTANT DRAGON (1941)

This is the digitally re-created pan background from the opening shot of THE RELUCTANT DRAGON.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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Illustration Friday: VISITORS

This week's illustration is dedicated to all the lovely visitors of my blog.
One great big THANK YOU! It's great to have you here :)

Watercolor on paper.

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MICKEY'S TRAILER (1938)

Here are several backgrounds from MICKEY'S TRAILER, including a re-created pan background. Enjoy the trip!Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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Studio update & fun

I took all the sand out my little sandbox today
and hung it on my studio wall.
I love the way it looks with all my favorite journals
and post cards. It's my little personal gallery.

The little table in the corner
is one of the new nightstands for the boys,
but it doesn't fit in their room right now,
so I'll be using it till we move to our new house :)
Manolo designed it.
It has a little drawer and the wood he used this time is called Tzalaam,
it looks a bit like walnut.
We still have to put hardware on it to be able to open the little drawer.

We went on a little trip to Mexico City today,
and visited my favorite Library.
This is my son Daniel, reading some "quality" literature (Garfield) :P

It's the Rosario Castellanos library in La Condesa neighborhood.
One of my all time favorite places to visit in the city.

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THE MICKEY MOUSE CLUB:Fun With Music Day

Now here's something different: the stage of the Mickey Mouse Club without its star! It's a beautifully conceived B/G. Love the antique upright piano!

While not the most significant piece of B/G art ever created at the Disney studios, it is decidedly historic and incredibly nostalgic. Hope you enjoy the view!Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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101 DALMATIANS: The Puppy Rescue

These composite B/Gs are from the scene where the puppies are rescued by Pongo and Peredita, from the inept Horace and Jasper. Gorgeous color palette!Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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GOOFY: TWO WEEKS VACATION

This is a first - a guest background! Friend Jeff Pepper sent this, which he created. Says Jeff: "I decided to try to do a composite from the Goofy short "Two Weeks Vacation. I always got a kick out of the shack he stayed in with the false facade. Thought I'd pass it on if you ever want to use it."

Thanks for sharing this, Jeff. Terrific job and a wonderful B/G.

Please visit Jeff's dynamite blog:

http://2719hyperion.blogspot.com/

You'll love it!Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2007/08/
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