As we celebrate Walt's timeless and beautiful feature film Bambi, author and historian J.B. Kaufman will be visiting The Walt Disney Family Museum on Saturday, June 25 at 3pm to discuss the visual styles and work that went into animating the film, which includes a discussion about the anatomy of an animal and how artists would study live animal models at the studio to get their movements and mannerisms just right.
Prior to this public program, our museum will be hosting live animal models--think of it like a giant petting zoo on our front lawn--for visitors to study and sketch from 10am-12pm. Artist Felicia Forte will act as a guest instructor for those who might need help bringing their sketches to life, or guests are welcome to just watch and observe Felicia's method of animating our petting zoo: "In sketching animals you have to patiently observe, watch for the patterns in movement that repeat as the animal goes about his business. Each time I look up from my sketchpad I attempt memorize a small line or rhythm of my busy subject. Sometimes the animal moves too quickly to record much, but that is part of the fun and challenge of trying to create order out of the unselfconscious energy of these lovely creatures. After many attempts you begin to recognize the big shapes and patterns of a given animal, making it easier to draw him more quickly and elegantly."
Hope to see you here!