

And comprehensive studies of Mickey and Baloo showcase the dedication that goes into defining the facial expressions and body language of each beloved character. Pencil studies of a much-younger Wendy and a serpentlike sea witch reveal the many imaginative iterations that animators create before they ultimately perfect every hero and villain. The drawings contained within it represent the entire range of animation development, from the origins of ideas to fully conceived characters. That idea was the inspiration for A Disney Sketchbook. Imagine if one sketchbook had been passed down through the decades from one Disney animator to the next, with each one making a contribution before leaving it in the talented hands of another artist. Pencil studies of a much-younger Wendy and a serpentlike sea witch reveal the many imaginative iterations that animators create.
