Quick Sketch of Walt Under Castle

This is a very quick pen and ink sketch I did last year of the famous picture of Walt walking under the castle gate. There are many reasons that I love this picture. I love thinking about what Walt could have been thinking... I am sure his wheels were turning about something new at the park. Also, the fact that he is actually dwarfed by the size of the castle gate really is symbolic of how big his vision truly was. It was so much bigger and much more far-reaching than he could possibly ever know. And we are so fortunate that he wouldn't let his dream die!

I am looking forward to getting back to more of my Disney sketches now that my spring art show season in over.

One of these days I will get back to sketching Disney...

but for now I must concentrate on commissioned artwork and getting ready for an upcoming art show. More info here: Mountain Brook Art Association Spring Show 2009. This being a Disney-related blog, however, I am obliged to post something related to the main mouse. So here you are...

(These pictures were actually taken by my oldest son, who is developing quite a way with a camera.)









As for this last picture... it reminds me how saddened I was in January to find that the Norway Viking ship has been dismantled and now lies in pieces strewn here and there opposite the restrooms and Kringla outdoor eating area. The beautifully carved masthead seemed to be just another addition to the shrubbery. I wonder what was behind this decision?

EPCOT in January

Week before last, hubby and I spent the week in Orlando at a conference. So, of course we had to give a little time to the main mouse! The crowds were so low that we wished we had two weeks and the whole family with us. The fantastic temperatures didn't hurt either. Once again, I roamed World Showcase with my camera collecting images to draw. Now, I just have to get busy doing the drawing!

Beauties in the Tank - The Living Seas

Just watching these bathing beauties is inspirational. The "dolphin dance" is magical. I had forgotten about this short video until tonight. Hope you enjoy it.

It's that busy time of year...

and I have been working on commissioned artwork steadily since Thanksgiving. But, I had to come and do a little reminiscing from our Disney trip in September. I haven't had a chance to do any Disney artwork lately since I am working on commissions. So, I am going to share some more photos from our recent trip. This was one of my favorite discoveries of the trip... some of the original concept art and models for EPCOT.

Magical Architecture

As you may be able to tell from my artwork, I have an affinity for architecture and particularly Disney architecture. Here are some shots I took on my last trip as references for potential drawings.

Cinderella's Castle

The work in progress...







...is now complete. And in the photo below you will note that I used a very Disney effect... can you guess?

Yes, it's "forced perspective." Appropriate, eh?

"Where Dreams Live"
- graphite on paper