Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes Volume 1

130 Gesture Drawing, Enthusiasm, and Stuff Like That

I can’t resist the opportunity to comment on my recent ado in the hospital. Having access to the “press” I am taking it upon myself to give thanks for being associated with a group of such warm-hearted, caring, and loving people. The many calls I received and offers for help were truly heartening. Actually the multitude of phone calls and visits may be the things that cured me — I had to get better so I could go home and get a little rest.

I’m thinking that the quality of empathy is a needed ingredient in becoming a good animator or assistant animator. One needs to be sensitive to the feelings, emotions, and passions of others and to be able to portray those feelings to an audience in a sincere ...