The Banana Splits in Hocus Pocus Park

HANNA-BARBERA STUDIO
The Banana Splits in Hocus Pocus Park (1972)
original animation model drawings
pencil on 10.5" x 19.5" animation sheet, drawing image size: 8.25" x 15.5"

This original model drawing of Snorky, Bingo, Fleegle and Drooper, all four members of the animal character group, The Banana Splits, was created at the Hanna-Barbera Studio as a model of the four stars in their live-action and animated film that was first broadcast on November 25, 1972. In 1968 Hanna-Barbera launched its first show to combine live-action and animation: The Banana Splits Adventure Hour. It ran two seasons during which The Banana Splits appeared only in live-action segments while the remainder of the show presented cartoon series such as The Three Musketeers and The Arabian Knights. The Banana Splits first appeared as animated characters in The Banana Splits in Hocus Pocus Park. This drawing represents a redesign of the characters for animation, most particularly as regards Snorky. The special was filmed at Kings Island amusement park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The art is titled "'Banana Splits' Lineup," each is named beneath the image, "© 1970 Hanna Barbera Prods., Inc." is written next to the title, and "OK for ink / W.I." is written in red pencil. The art is shown below in two complete images and two details. 

Alice in Wonderland HANNA-BARBERA STUDIO

HANNA-BARBERA STUDIO
Alice in Wonderland (1966)
original production animation character drawing
pencil and watercolor on 10" x 12.25" paper, image size: 7.5" x 10"

These original animation character drawings of Alice and Fluff were created by a Hanna-Barbera Studio artist in development of the characters for the animated television special based on the stories of Lewis Carroll and subtitled What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This? A comedic and hip version for the '60s, the show featured new music and songs by Lee Adams and Charles Strouse plus voice talent including Bill Dana, Sammy Davis, Jr., Zsa Zsa Gabor, Harvey Korman, Daws Butler, Don Messick, Alan Reed and others. These drawings were created early in development, and producer David Sontag circled, OK'd and initialed two of the images of Fluff. He wrote the number "7" at upper right. Alice ended as a more conventional-looking blonde for the show. Included is a photocopy of a 1995 letter from Mr. Sontag describing his role in development of the special. 

Pinocchio

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Pinocchio (1940) 
original production animation model sheet
lithography on paper, dimensions: 12.5" x 15.5"

Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film.

This rare printed model sheet titled "Revised Sheet - Temporary Models - The Blue Fairy / Pinocchio F-3" was made at the Disney Studio during production of Pinocchio, and it was issued to studio artists for use in the development of this character. The drawings reproduced in this model sheet are the work of Gustav Tenggren, the inspirational artist who profoundly influenced the look of Pinocchio. He worked primarily on the backgrounds and settings, yet his work extended to the styling of characters as well. His signature is reproduced in the model sheet at lower right. Interestingly, comparative size drawings at top center show Tenggren's version alongside the rotoscoped version based on the live-action film of Marge Champion in the role of the Blue Fairy. 

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) 
original production animation drawing
red, blue and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 4.5" x 4"

This expressive original animation drawing of Grumpy was created by a studio animator in production of Walt Disney's first animated feature, and a cel was made directly from it. In the Seven Dwarfs' bedroom Grumpy objects to the unexpected presence of Snow White: "Angel, huh! She's a female - an' all females is poison. They're fulla wicked wiles." Fred Moore, one of Walt Disney's finest animators of the 1930s and early-1940s, supervised the animation of this scene. The animator wrote the studio designation “15” at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene; the studio's stamp appears at lower left denoting production, sequence and scene numbers. 

WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS

WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS Walt Disney (1933) photograph, 10" x 8" This is an original black-and-white glossy photograph on single-weight paper of Walt Disney at the Mid-Winter Snow Carnival held at Lake Arrowhead, California, in January, 1933. He is seen pushing the large Mickey Mouse doll made by Charlotte Clark in a sled; later during the festival he awarded a smaller Mickey doll to Mildred Chanter, winner of the Mickey Mouse snowman building contest. The event was promoted through the Mickey Mouse Clubs that had been organized at theatres across the USA during the early-1930s. This photograph was likely distributed to a newspaper for publication, and a caption is handwritten in pencil on the back.

Pocahontas (1995)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Pocahontas (1995) 
original production animation drawing
pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 7" x 13.5"

This original rough animation drawing of Pocahontas embracing John Smith was created by Disney animator Glen Keane, supervising animator of Pocahontas, in development of a scene in the animated feature. The image of John Smith is lightly sketched in and was likely animated on a separate level or was a held cel. It is an animator's extreme drawing with grid drawn at upper right. The animator wrote the designation "P161" at lower right, "161" at upper right, and "arm extreme" at the top to indicate this original's place in the scene and the way this drawing fits into the animation process.

Fun and Fancy Free (1947)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Fun and Fancy Free (1947) 
original production animation drawing
pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 4.5" x 3.5"

This original rough animation drawing of Bongo with his unicycle was created by a Disney animator in development of a scene in the animated feature. Based on the story by Sinclair Lewis, the Bongo segment tells of the adventures of the bear who flees the circus for life in more natural surroundings. He adapts to the wild and overcomes his rival Lumpjaw for the affections of the pretty Lulubelle. The animator wrote the designation "47" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene. 

The Practical Pig (1939)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
The Practical Pig (1939)
original production animation drawing
pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 4.75" x 3.25"

This original rough animation drawing of Practical Pig was created by Disney animator Larry Clemmons in development of a scene in the animated Three Little Pigs special cartoon directed by Dick Rickard. The Practical Pig was the fourth and last cartoon in the series pitting the Three Little Pigs against the Bid Bad Wolf. The Wolf, disguised as a mermaid, captures Fifer and Fiddler at the swimming hole, then sets off to ensnare Practical as well. Not fooled by the Wolf's delivery boy disguise, Practical puts him into his Lie Detector and in this scene asks the crucial question: "Where are my brothers?"

Animator and writer Larry Clemmons animated this scene, and this is undoubtedly one of his drawings; Mr. Clemens was at Disney's from the 1930s to the 1970s and received credit on films from The Reluctant Dragon (1941) through The Fox and the Hound (1981). The animator wrote the designation "110" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene.

Hold That Pose (1950)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO Hold That Pose (1950) original production animation drawing red, blue and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 6.25" x 7" This original final animation drawing of Goofy the photographer with Humphrey the Bear was created by a Disney Studio animator in production of the animated cartoon directed by Jack Kinney, and a cel painting was made directly from it. Goofy takes up photography as a hobby and sets out to film "wildlife in its native habitat," so he visits the local zoo where he encounters Humphrey the Bear. In this scene he is preparing a sleepy Humphrey for a portrait shot. Humphrey debuted inHold That Pose and went on to become a featured character in seven shorts of the 1950s with Donald Duck and J. Audubon Woodlore. The animator wrote the studio designation “13” at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene. Interestingly, the cel of Humphrey was on a separate level although he was animated on this drawing; a red pencil note reads: "Do not ink bear on this cel."

More Kittens (1936)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
More Kittens (1936) 
original production animation model drawing
pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 8.25" x 11"

These original animation model drawings of the darling kittens were created by a Disney artist in development of his animation of a scene in the Silly Symphony cartoon directed by Dave Hand. Fluffy, Muffy and Tuffy debuted in 1935's Academy Award-winning Three Orphan Kittens (1935), also directed by Mr. Hand. In the sequel the maid sends them out to the backyard to play where they encounter a lovable and protective St. Bernard. The drawings are likely based on a model sheet that was distributed to artists working on the film in 1936. The artist wrote "Comparative Size" beneath the drawing of the kitten and a fly that appears on the right. 

Elmer Elephant (1936)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Elmer Elephant (1936)
original production animation drawing
pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 6.5" x 10.5"

This lively final animation drawing of the fire chief racing to the rescue of Tillie Tiger was created by a Disney Studio animator in production of the animated cartoon, and a cel painting was made directly from it. Wilfred Jackson directed this superb Silly Symphony in which the animals at Tillie's birthday party make Elmer the object of their jokes and ridicule. When the cute tiger is trapped by fire in her treetop home, all the animals run to help, including the monkey fire chief in his ostrich-drawn cart. Of course, Elmer saves the day and gets a kiss from the grateful Tillie. The animator wrote the studio designation “1C” at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) 
original production animation drawing
red and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 4.5" x 4.25"

This expressive rough animation drawing of Doc, leader of the Seven Dwarfs, was created by a Disney animator in development of a scene in Walt Disney's first animated feature. The animator wrote the designation "79" at upper right to indicate this original's place in the scene. 

Alice in Wonderland (1951)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO

Alice in Wonderland (1951) 
original production animation drawing
pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 9.25" x 7.75"

This lovely rough animation drawing of Alice was created by a Disney animator in development of a scene in the animated feature based on the stories by Lewis Carroll. Milt Kahl, one of Walt Disney's master animators known as his Nine Old Men, supervised the animation of Alice in this scene set in the Tulgey Wood. Discouraged when the brush dog obliterates the path, Alice sits down to reflect on her situation and sings "Very Good Advice." This drawing is from the scene in which she sings the opening line: "I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it." The animator wrote the designation "35" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene; he drew an erased alternate version of Alice's mouth to the left of the image, likely to work out how it would appear in a subsequent drawing.

The Walt Disney Studios 1946 - Buena Vista Gate

THE ART OF DISNEY
The Walt Disney Studios 1946 - Buena Vista Gate (1990s)
lithography, 16.25" x 13" image, 20" x 16" overall

This handsome commemorative lithograph of a vintage black-and-white photograph in the Disney Archives was released in the 1990s. "The Art of Disney" is embossed in the top margin. Included is the Certificate of Verification issued under the overall title "The Art of Disney."

Sleeping Beauty (1959)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Sleeping Beauty (1959) 
original production animation drawing
blue and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 11.25" x 9.5"

This original rough animation drawing of Maleficent as the Dragon was created by a Disney animator in development of a scene in Walt Disney's Technirama animated feature. Veteran Disney animator Eric Cleworth supervised the animation of the Dragon, including this scene in which Maleficent backs Prince Phillip toward the edge of the cliff. The blue pencil, and perhaps the entire drawing, is his work; the Dragon's wings were likely animated on a separate level. The animator wrote the designation "A-47" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene.

Alice in Wonderland (1951)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Alice in Wonderland (1951) 
original production animation drawing 

red, blue and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 6" x 8.25"

This outstanding rough animation drawing of the Queen of Hearts was created by Disney animator Frank Thomas in development of a scene in the animated feature based on the stories by Lewis Carroll. Frank Thomas, one of the core group of master animators Walt Disney designated his "Nine Old Men," supervised the animation of the Queen throughout the croquet game sequence; this scene appears after she has made her play and receives a round of applause. The drawing is technically a "rough" yet it is detailed and polished with numerous color notations for inking and painting of cels. Frank Thomas' work is seen in the extensive red pencil construction of the figure. The animator wrote the designations "45" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene; "2069 10.0 349" written in red pencil at lower right identifies the production, sequence and scene number.

Sleeping Beauty (1959)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Sleeping Beauty (1959) 
original production animation drawing
red and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 6.75" x 4.25"

This original rough animation drawing of good fairy Merryweather was created by Disney animator Ollie Johnston, one of the master animators named by Walt Disney as his Nine Old Men, in development of a scene in the animated Technirama feature. This original is from one of two scenes in King Stefan's castle seen during the presentation of gifts to the baby Aurora. After Maleficent unexpectedly appears Merryweather declares: "Maleficent! What does she want here?" And after Maleficent recognizes the trio of fairies with "How quaint...even the rabble" Merryweather reacts angrily. Ollie Johnston supervised the animation of both of these scenes, and his work is seen in the red pencil underdrawing. It is an animator's extreme drawing with grid at upper right. The animator wrote the designation "121" at upper right to indicate this original's place in the scene