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Mickey's Xmas Carol, PART 3
Ken stops by Christmas Carol to supervise my model buildingTwo very close friends and legendary Disney Art Directors, both named "Ken," (O'Connor and Anderson), had spoken to me that they had...
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Jim Henson Tribute
Kermit croons a spellbinding theme called Rainbow Connection.When a friend called to ask me to contribute a piece or two for a tribute to the visionary muppeteer Jim Henson to be held this month, I...
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Chuck Jones Experience, PART 1
A great reason to visit Las Vegas!This last week my wife and I were invited as guests of the Chuck Jones family to attend the opening of the "Chuck Jones Experience" located at Circus Circus In Las...
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Chuck Jones Experience, PART 2
Linda opens the FestivitiesNeil receives his just desertsThe next day was Thursday, the official Press Opening and it was attended by hundreds of eager fans that had driven or flown from as far away as...
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Patty Disney passes
Patty and Roy celebrate their Wedding AnniversaryVery sad to report the passing of Patricia Disney, former wife of Roy E. Disney, who died today at 77. She was a bubbly person known to most of us as...
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DUMBO Flying High Again!
One of my panels, from pencil to paint.The DUMBO ride has been an iconic memory of Disneyland almost since the park first opened its drawbridge in July 1955. I said almost because when the fiberglass...
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A behind the scenes demonstration of how Mike Peraza produces original editions of paper sculptures based on the Warner Brothers characters "Wile E. Coyote" and his nemisis the "Road Runner" created by...
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RED DOT AUCTION for Chuck Jones
What exactly is the RED DOT AUCTION you ask? No, it has nothing to do with being dermatologically challenged or that eerie effect you get within eyes during some flash photography but rather it is an...
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Art from the heART
This free event is the brainchild of Kim Peraza who is the Special Chairperson on Mortar Board UCLA which is their select Honor Society. She suffers from Epilepsy but has always tried to keep things...
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To Infamy and Beyond!
Better set your lasers to stun, because that is what people are feeling about the latest news from up north. PIXAR sources are still tightlipped about the recent rumours that the PIXAR library will...
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"Be Our Guest" Restaurant Mural
One of 10 early watercolors I did for Beauty and Beast "The Little Mermaid" was not even in the can so to speak when I was hooked in to fish out a few concepts for a new picture entitled, "Beauty and...
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Just one example of what we watched on Sunday nights back in 1960 when color television was a wonderful new experience, especially with Uncle Walt..
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Article 11
Mickey Mouse is 84 years young today. The world's most famous rodent, created by Walt Disney with help from his lovely wife Lilly and Uncle Ub Iwerks burst onto the screen along with sound on Nov 18,...
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Mel Shaw
1914- 2012I'm very sorry to report the passing of a long time friend, mentor and Disney Legend Mel Shaw who has left us at the age of 97. He died peacefully in his sleep on Thanksgiving evening...
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Walt Disney World Christmas Cover
Mickey Monitor magazine for Disney PassholdersI was recently asked if I'd be interested in doing an original cover for the holiday issue of the annual Walt Disney World Magazinefor Passholders, with...
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TOYS for TOTS!
Walt kicking off the annual "Toys for Tots" driveEvery year as the Christmas Season approaches, we can find a "Toys for Tots" sign or banner heralding holiday solicitations to provide gifts for the...
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Happy Birthday Uncle Walt!
Wonderful World of Color 1963 Christmas ShowToday we celebrate the birthday of a man who grew through his creativity, hard work and leadership to become a legend and inspiration to "children of all...
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From All of Us to All of You, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Christmas Card opening by Xtencio"From All of Us to All of You" is a very popular Christmas special that was shown for the first time on December 19, 1958 as a holiday treat on the "Wonderful World of...
View ArticleA Rememberance of 2012
We can't end this year without noting some of the wonderful people that have unfortunately left us. I know Ronald Searle passed away last year, but since it was on December 30, I felt he should be a...
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