Here’s a nice overview of items related to Bambi… color keys, animation drawings, model sheets courtesy of my friend Mark Kirkland…
Bambi’s Father
Animation Drawing by Milt Kahl
Bambi’s Mother
Animation Drawing by Frank Thomas
Model Sheet by Marc Davis
Character Design by Marc Davis
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Stephen Worth
Director
Animation Resources
This posting is part of the online Encyclopedia of Cartooning under the subject heading, Animation.
Man that movies colors were so rich! Even it’s rough story boards had nice colors!
Hello,
Do you, or your friend Mark, know who created the colored-key art as seen above? I’m currently writing a brief biography on art director Dick Kelsey – who worked on the film.
Thanks,
Vince