Above is a sketch for an unused Walt Disney Studio greeting
card created by an uncredited artist in the early 1930s.
Over 70 years later, Jody completes the final painting which, in turn, is published by Disney as a boxed set of greeting cards.
It's not easy to mimic vintage paint techniques, but I think Jody did a very convincing job, making it look as though the final art had actually been completed in the 1930s.
He totally nailed it.
ReplyDeleteNailed is right; before reading the description I assumed it was vintage!
ReplyDeleteHe can handle gouache like the "old masters". By the way, notice that on the concept sketch "Greetings" is misspelled as "Greetngs"!
ReplyDeleteThe inking on the painted version is perfect.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Now where can we buy these cards?
ReplyDeleteI love vintage Mickey!
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Thanks Dan, I own a set of those hand puppets! The Gump has arms and Tik Tok is furry, but who's complaining? They're great!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous. Me want!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love Jody`s interpretation - bang on! I especially love the fact he did the lower face shading on the faces...just like they were portrayed in the very early 1930s. The original almost looks like Floyd Gottfredson`s work. Check out this image on my blog: http://vintagedisneymemorabilia.blogspot.com/2009/12/1st-disney-studio-christmas-card-1930.html
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteWhere was the original card found?
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Great job! Vintage Mickey is the best and this is a superb tribute!
ReplyDeleteFantastic work! Just found your blog on Flickr. Love Disney and toys! Will return to read more!
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