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Under Tyrus Wong’s influence, a radical new approach was taken to the backgrounds on BAMBI. They were more impressionistic than realistic, with detail focused at the centre of the frame where the characters would be. Learn more in our episode on the film: https://t.co/4ZmNx1eFdz
The visual language for BAMBI was finally cracked by Chinese-born artist Tyrus Wong, whose remarkable pastel concept art inspired the lush beauty of the film. Here are some examples of Wong’s work for the film, on which he became a lead artist. Learn more: https://t.co/4ZmNx1eFdz
Adapting Felix Salten’s 1922 novel BAMBI to the screen proved a much more difficult task than the Disney story team had anticipated. These story sketches show early ideas and designs for the now-legendary film. Learn more in our episode on BAMBI: https://t.co/4ZmNx1eFdz
To learn more about the history of women at Disney, be sure to check out Mindy Johnson’s two incredible books, INK & PAINT: THE WOMEN OF WALT DISNEY’S ANIMATION and PENCILS, PENS & BRUSHES. Learn more in our conversation with Mindy: https://t.co/UBHDCjRZjS
Adriana Caselotti (1916-1997) was the very first Disney princess, providing the iconic voice for the heroine in SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS in 1937. She also featured classics such as THE WIZARD OF OZ and IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Learn more: https://t.co/UBHDCjRZjS
Sylvia Holland (1900-1974) followed Bianca Majolie to be the second woman to join the Disney story department in 1938. Her conceptual work on FANTASIA in particular had an enormous impact on the final film. Learn more in our latest In-Betweener: https://t.co/UBHDCjRZjS
Retta Scott (1916-1990) was the first female animator at Disney, and the first credited on a feature film with BAMBI. Joining the studio in 1938, her dynamic work in the story department led to her stellar transition to animation. Learn more: https://t.co/UBHDCjRZjS
The work of Disney's Ink & Paint artists for SLEEPING BEAUTY is not only perhaps the finest in any animated film, but the last in the classic Disney style, the cost of the film bringing an end to traditional inking techniques at the studio. Learn more: https://t.co/thk1TjW5T8
One of the first artists to begin working on what SLEEPING BEAUTY might look like was legendary artist Kay Nielsen, who returned to Disney briefly in the early 50’s. Here are some examples of his artwork for the film. Learn more in our latest episode: https://t.co/ZFtApIxJU5