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George Nelson VINTAGE DISNEY SERIES 1950's Mary Blair . Was born in 1911, Oklahoma. She attended San Jose State College and won a scholarship to the renowned Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. She joined Disney in 1940 and worked briefly on art for Dumboand an early version of Lady and the Tramp. However, it wasn't until she traveled with Walt and Lillian Disney to South Africa on an artist's research tour that she really started her career with Disney. Mary did the concept art for Saludos Amigos and the Three Baballeros, with which mary was credited as the art supervisor. After that Mary went on to work as the concept artist and color stylist for Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Songs of the South, and Peter Pan. Mary left Disney after the completion of Peter Pan and worked as a freelance artist, illustrating for Golden Books. Her books included Baby's House, I Can Fly, and Little Golden Book of Verses. Mary was also the art designer forIt's a Small World and created the mural at the TomorrowlandPromenade. Blair was honored as a Disney Legend, one of the first women to be given the honor. Her amazing work continues to inspire a new generation of artist's today. She passed away in 1978. Mary on the board's at Disney. Mary, circa 1978
Congratulations to Sara who posted Mary Blair as her favorite artist. Sara is an illustrator, a vegetarian, and a librarian-in-training. She enjoys children's books and would someday like to write and illustrate her own (as would I). She also enjoys toys, making bread, and watching Disney movies (as do I). Thanks to everyone who loved my Paulie enough to enter. Now here is a little about Sara's chosen artist Mary Blair.... Mary Blair was a concept artist and colour stylist at Disney, working on films such as The Three Caballeros, Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice In Wonderland (no wonder I love her too). After retiring from Disney she became a freelance artist doing advertisements, book illustration, and paintings. She was eventually called to come back so she could design the famous theme park attraction, It’s A Small World. Mary Blair’s whimsical style is still an influence for many young artists. Her work contributed to the films that children still know and love. She helped break the glass ceiling that barred women from moving up in animation-related fields. Just a beautiful style of illustration. Thanks again Sara for sharing your favorite artist with us. I'll be sure to send Paulie on his way to you. If not before Christmas, he'll be on his way in the New Year. Please be sure to visit Sara's blog and her etsy store.
George Nelson VINTAGE DISNEY SERIES 1950's Mary Blair . Was born in 1911, Oklahoma. She attended San Jose State College and won a scholarship to the renowned Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. She joined Disney in 1940 and worked briefly on art for Dumboand an early version of Lady and the Tramp. However, it wasn't until she traveled with Walt and Lillian Disney to South Africa on an artist's research tour that she really started her career with Disney. Mary did the concept art for Saludos Amigos and the Three Baballeros, with which mary was credited as the art supervisor. After that Mary went on to work as the concept artist and color stylist for Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Songs of the South, and Peter Pan. Mary left Disney after the completion of Peter Pan and worked as a freelance artist, illustrating for Golden Books. Her books included Baby's House, I Can Fly, and Little Golden Book of Verses. Mary was also the art designer forIt's a Small World and created the mural at the TomorrowlandPromenade. Blair was honored as a Disney Legend, one of the first women to be given the honor. Her amazing work continues to inspire a new generation of artist's today. She passed away in 1978. Mary on the board's at Disney. Mary, circa 1978
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George Nelson VINTAGE DISNEY SERIES 1950's Mary Blair . Was born in 1911, Oklahoma. She attended San Jose State College and won a scholarship to the renowned Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. She joined Disney in 1940 and worked briefly on art for Dumboand an early version of Lady and the Tramp. However, it wasn't until she traveled with Walt and Lillian Disney to South Africa on an artist's research tour that she really started her career with Disney. Mary did the concept art for Saludos Amigos and the Three Baballeros, with which mary was credited as the art supervisor. After that Mary went on to work as the concept artist and color stylist for Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Songs of the South, and Peter Pan. Mary left Disney after the completion of Peter Pan and worked as a freelance artist, illustrating for Golden Books. Her books included Baby's House, I Can Fly, and Little Golden Book of Verses. Mary was also the art designer forIt's a Small World and created the mural at the TomorrowlandPromenade. Blair was honored as a Disney Legend, one of the first women to be given the honor. Her amazing work continues to inspire a new generation of artist's today. She passed away in 1978. Mary on the board's at Disney. Mary, circa 1978
Chocolate Milk by Mary Blair
Mary Blair worked for Walt Disney for over 30 years. She started in 1940, ending up one of the top designers and colour stylists. Her incredible muddy palettes mixed with pure colours were quite re…
...three blind mice. See how they run! Illustration by Mary Blair from 'My First Sing-A-Song Book' 1966 edition.
Mary Blair’s two nieces Jeanne Chamberlain and Maggie Richardson have created a new website celebrating the life and work of their aunt. They very kindly allowed me to use information from t…
Mary Blair’s two nieces Jeanne Chamberlain and Maggie Richardson have created a new website celebrating the life and work of their aunt. They very kindly allowed me to use information from t…
...three blind mice. See how they run! Illustration by Mary Blair from 'My First Sing-A-Song Book' 1966 edition.
Mary Blair’s two nieces Jeanne Chamberlain and Maggie Richardson have created a new website celebrating the life and work of their aunt. They very kindly allowed me to use information from t…
Mary Blair’s two nieces Jeanne Chamberlain and Maggie Richardson have created a new website celebrating the life and work of their aunt. They very kindly allowed me to use information from t…
Provides resources for self-study for animation professionals, students, educators and researchers.
Mary Blair was born in 1911 as Mary Robinson in McAlester, oklahoma. As a small child her parents moved them to Texas and then California. S...
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Mary Blair is a famous Disney Legend who worked on many classics like Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella or Peter Pan.Her work as a graphic designer and illustrator outside of her association with Dis…
Yesterday was Mary Blair's birthday - she would have been 100! I remember when I was in my design fundamentals course, and I was looking up various artists for a paper and stumbled upon The Art and Flair of Mary Blair in the library. What a wonderful surprise - so much eye-candy! I love how recognizable her style is. (Also, check out Google's tribute!)
We are starting a brand new series on our blog, called Master’s Showcase! There is a list of illustrators who have paved the way for artists today that we wanted to honor with a special place…
