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

Further developments...

Newest Disney Sketch - Can you guess?

Let's travel around World Showcase in EPCOT...

First stop... Canada

And this was my sketch...

A Few Photos from our Recent Trip

Just a few random pictures...

"Walkin' right down the middle of Main Street USA..."

The magnificent mosaics inside Cinderella's Castle

The view from the rear

This terrific find... an EPCOT mini-museum displaying all the original plans for each pavilion with samples of some of the original costumes and a wonderful short video playing the "We're gettin' ready for you..." opening theme music.

Oh Horizons... how I miss you!

The new ending of Spaceship Earth... welcome to your future!

Finding Nemo... and Dorie?

View from the Friendship

France

Chefs de France

Boulangerie Patisserie

View #2 from the Friendship

Smiling LEGO Dragon?