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Learn to Draw Mickey Mouse & Friends Through the Decades
A retrospective collection of vintage artwork featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald, Goofy & other classic characters.
With an 85-year legacy, Disney's Mickey Mouse began as a character and has become a cartoon icon. Over the decades, that ubiquitous pair of ears has seen an artistic transformation spanning from its premiere appearance in "Steamboat Willie" in the 1920s to the modern mouse known and loved today. A collection of vintage artwork from the Disney archives reveals early designs, sketches, and poses of Mickey Mouse as well as other classic characters such as Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck. Learn to Draw Mickey Mouse & Friends Through the Decades creates the opportunity for an artistic celebration of the world's most beloved mouse, by bringing together a collection of step-by-step projects and inspirational illustrations for rendering these timeless characters as they originally appeared. Featuring 128 pages of art instruction material, this title makes a covetable collector's item for any loyal Disney enthusiast or aspiring artists interested in learning to draw in classic cartoon style. Featured projects include the evolving looks of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. With each section of drawing lessons categorized by style and decade in Disney history, artists and fans alike will find interesting anecdotes and facts sprinkled throughout each page, for a well-rounded collector's experience that is sure to please.
With an 85-year legacy, Disney's Mickey Mouse began as a character and has become a cartoon icon. Over the decades, that ubiquitous pair of ears has seen an artistic transformation spanning from its premiere appearance in "Steamboat Willie" in the 1920s to the modern mouse known and loved today. A collection of vintage artwork from the Disney archives reveals early designs, sketches, and poses of Mickey Mouse as well as other classic characters such as Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck. Learn to Draw Mickey Mouse & Friends Through the Decades creates the opportunity for an artistic celebration of the world's most beloved mouse, by bringing together a collection of step-by-step projects and inspirational illustrations for rendering these timeless characters as they originally appeared. Featuring 128 pages of art instruction material, this title makes a covetable collector's item for any loyal Disney enthusiast or aspiring artists interested in learning to draw in classic cartoon style. Featured projects include the evolving looks of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. With each section of drawing lessons categorized by style and decade in Disney history, artists and fans alike will find interesting anecdotes and facts sprinkled throughout each page, for a well-rounded collector's experience that is sure to please.
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First published January 2, 2015
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August 21, 2018
Learn to Draw Mickey Mouse & Friends Through the Decades by Disney Storybook Artists is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. This book is remarkable not only for the step-by-step instructions but for the wonderful history in it. Since Mickey showed up in the 1920's, we have all grown up with him and the Disney characters in our life. It is interesting to hear a little about how it all got going and see bits of comic strips of different decades of the gang. In this book we are shown how to draw the gang in each decade they appear. In 1930, they change appearances so we get two versions, so we are taught both versions. So from 1920 to the present, we get lots of fun step-by step lessons on fun characters we all grew to love and interesting history to go along with it! Great and rewarding book!
October 1, 2018
Mickey Mouse made his cartoon debut in 1929 in Plane Crazy with his girlfriend Minnie. Since then Walt’s creations have made their way into so many hearts around the world, including mine. Family members have long joked that they’re going to drop me off at Disney World; promising they’ll come visit me at my new home from time to time.
I have zero artistic ability but a Disney book was always going to pique my interest. I was expecting the step by step instructions to recreate Mickey, Minnie and the rest of the gang but I didn’t realise I’d also find such an interesting history lesson about the introduction and progression through the decades of my childhood friends.
I loved the animation timeline shown at the bottom of the information pages and I adored the layout of the entire book. You can really see the progression of Mickey and his pals throughout the years in the frames from classic cartoons. There are also tips on the illustration pages that will help bring out the characters’ expressions and personalities.
I didn’t think for a second that I’d have a chance at replicating any of the step by step masterpieces and chuckled to myself when I thought about the scary monstrosities I could come up with from trying to attempt just Step 1. However, when I looked at the illustrations objectively, I could see how they would help someone who can already draw turn their pencil strokes into something that would make Walt himself proud. I do think this would be too advanced for most kids though.
The projects begin with 1920’s Mickey and Minnie, along with Pete from Steamboat Willie (who was actually first drawn as a bear three years before Mickey was born).
In the 1930’s audiences were introduced to Pluto, Goofy, Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, Daisy Duck and Mortimer Mouse. Goofy and Daisy originally had different names. The 1930’s projects teach you Pluto, Goofy, Donald, Huey, Dewey and Louie, as well as 1930’s versions of Mickey and Minnie.
The 1940’s & Beyond section includes my favourite illustration; Mickey as The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. There are also other more modern Mickey’s and Minnie’s to draw, as well as Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck.
Fun Fact: Did you know that 1943’s Pluto and the Armadillo was the last time Mickey wore his iconic red shorts until 1995?
While this book will certainly appeal to artists, the additional information about Mickey and co. along with the promotional posters and photos of such Disney awesomeness like the desk where Mickey was drawn for 45 years elevates this book to Disneyana status. I loved it!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Walter Foster for the opportunity to drool over this book.
I have zero artistic ability but a Disney book was always going to pique my interest. I was expecting the step by step instructions to recreate Mickey, Minnie and the rest of the gang but I didn’t realise I’d also find such an interesting history lesson about the introduction and progression through the decades of my childhood friends.
I loved the animation timeline shown at the bottom of the information pages and I adored the layout of the entire book. You can really see the progression of Mickey and his pals throughout the years in the frames from classic cartoons. There are also tips on the illustration pages that will help bring out the characters’ expressions and personalities.
I didn’t think for a second that I’d have a chance at replicating any of the step by step masterpieces and chuckled to myself when I thought about the scary monstrosities I could come up with from trying to attempt just Step 1. However, when I looked at the illustrations objectively, I could see how they would help someone who can already draw turn their pencil strokes into something that would make Walt himself proud. I do think this would be too advanced for most kids though.
The projects begin with 1920’s Mickey and Minnie, along with Pete from Steamboat Willie (who was actually first drawn as a bear three years before Mickey was born).
In the 1930’s audiences were introduced to Pluto, Goofy, Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, Daisy Duck and Mortimer Mouse. Goofy and Daisy originally had different names. The 1930’s projects teach you Pluto, Goofy, Donald, Huey, Dewey and Louie, as well as 1930’s versions of Mickey and Minnie.
The 1940’s & Beyond section includes my favourite illustration; Mickey as The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. There are also other more modern Mickey’s and Minnie’s to draw, as well as Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck.
Fun Fact: Did you know that 1943’s Pluto and the Armadillo was the last time Mickey wore his iconic red shorts until 1995?
While this book will certainly appeal to artists, the additional information about Mickey and co. along with the promotional posters and photos of such Disney awesomeness like the desk where Mickey was drawn for 45 years elevates this book to Disneyana status. I loved it!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Walter Foster for the opportunity to drool over this book.
May 31, 2019
A must-have for all fans of classic Disney, published as a tie-in for Mickey’s 90th birthday. Learn how to draw some of your fave characters — Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald — with 128 pages of fascinating animation history, doable step-by-by-step projects, and fabulous collectible vintage artwork. 5 of 5 Stars
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are mine. #LearnToDrawMickeyMouseFriendsThroughTheDecades #NetGalley. Pub Date 18 Sep 2018.
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are mine. #LearnToDrawMickeyMouseFriendsThroughTheDecades #NetGalley. Pub Date 18 Sep 2018.
September 18, 2018
This book is part how to draw Mickey and part Mickey history. Even if you have seen all of the different styles, It’s still amazing to see some of how these characters have changed and how identifiable they were even with all of the changes. I think the one that surprised me the most was Donald Duck’s early appearance in the 30s vs his later 30s appearance. He definitely had one of the more obvious makeovers, especially for a one decade time frame.
As for the instructional aspect? That is the only thing that knocked one star from this book. It’s good. Depending on who the target audience is, it could probably be better. If you already draw some, you should be fine. If this is targeting younger audiences or newbie artists? I’d say they needed to break the steps down a little further. They seem to be 6 steps, but steps 5-6 are really the finished drawings uncolored and colored. So the drawing steps are generally really only 1-4. They use dark lines for the completed steps and blue for the current steps. An example of a step = Contemporary Donald Duck’s step four has his hat’s ribbon, a tuft of fur, his eyes and other face details, part of his bill, some shirt and tie details, and his tail. Not exactly step by step, but not uncommon. Just a lot of unrelated stuff in most steps and if you have problem with up close vision as I do, sorting all of the blue steps that are all over the drawing, can be a bit much.
That said, for such a small book, there’s a lot of projects. And it takes me back to the days when my grandparents introduced me to the Mickey comics.
The drawing projects:
1920s - Mickey Mouse - Get a Horse
1920s - Minnie Mouse - Plowboy / Get a Horse
1920s - Pete - Steamboat Willie
1930s - Mickey Mouse - Head Pose
1930s - Mickey Mouse - Body Pose / Puppy Love
1930s - Minnie Mouse - Head Pose
1930s - Minnie Mouse - Body Pose / Mickey’s Rival
1930s - Donald Duck - Early Appearance
1930s - Donald Duck - Later 1930s Appearance
1930s - Huey, Dewey, and Louie
1930s - Pluto - Early Appearance
1930s - Pluto - Later 1930s Appearance
1930s - Goofy - Early Appearance
1930s - Goofy - Later 1930s Appearance
1940s - Mickey Mouse - The Little Whirlwind
1940s - Mickey Mouse - Sorcerer’s Apprentice
1940s - Mickey Mouse - Mickey and the Beanstalk
Contemporary- Mickey Mouse - Head Pose
Contemporary - Mickey Mouse - Body Pose
1940s - Minnie Mouse - Mickey’s Birthday Party
Contemporary - Minnie Mouse - Head Pose
Contemporary - Minnie Mouse - Body Pose
Contemporary - Donald Duck
Contemporary - Pluto
Contemporary - Goofy
1940s - Daisy Duck - Early Appearance / Mr. Duck Steps Out
Contemporary - Daisy Duck
As for the instructional aspect? That is the only thing that knocked one star from this book. It’s good. Depending on who the target audience is, it could probably be better. If you already draw some, you should be fine. If this is targeting younger audiences or newbie artists? I’d say they needed to break the steps down a little further. They seem to be 6 steps, but steps 5-6 are really the finished drawings uncolored and colored. So the drawing steps are generally really only 1-4. They use dark lines for the completed steps and blue for the current steps. An example of a step = Contemporary Donald Duck’s step four has his hat’s ribbon, a tuft of fur, his eyes and other face details, part of his bill, some shirt and tie details, and his tail. Not exactly step by step, but not uncommon. Just a lot of unrelated stuff in most steps and if you have problem with up close vision as I do, sorting all of the blue steps that are all over the drawing, can be a bit much.
That said, for such a small book, there’s a lot of projects. And it takes me back to the days when my grandparents introduced me to the Mickey comics.
The drawing projects:
1920s - Mickey Mouse - Get a Horse
1920s - Minnie Mouse - Plowboy / Get a Horse
1920s - Pete - Steamboat Willie
1930s - Mickey Mouse - Head Pose
1930s - Mickey Mouse - Body Pose / Puppy Love
1930s - Minnie Mouse - Head Pose
1930s - Minnie Mouse - Body Pose / Mickey’s Rival
1930s - Donald Duck - Early Appearance
1930s - Donald Duck - Later 1930s Appearance
1930s - Huey, Dewey, and Louie
1930s - Pluto - Early Appearance
1930s - Pluto - Later 1930s Appearance
1930s - Goofy - Early Appearance
1930s - Goofy - Later 1930s Appearance
1940s - Mickey Mouse - The Little Whirlwind
1940s - Mickey Mouse - Sorcerer’s Apprentice
1940s - Mickey Mouse - Mickey and the Beanstalk
Contemporary- Mickey Mouse - Head Pose
Contemporary - Mickey Mouse - Body Pose
1940s - Minnie Mouse - Mickey’s Birthday Party
Contemporary - Minnie Mouse - Head Pose
Contemporary - Minnie Mouse - Body Pose
Contemporary - Donald Duck
Contemporary - Pluto
Contemporary - Goofy
1940s - Daisy Duck - Early Appearance / Mr. Duck Steps Out
Contemporary - Daisy Duck
August 21, 2018
As a massive Disney fan I was super excited to see this on Netgalley and even more excited when my wish came true and I was granted access to read it.
This has fantastic and easy to follow step by step guidelines to draw Mickey and friends through the ages. It is so lovely to see how they all have changed and grown. I love watching the old black and white short movies so this for me was just perfect.
With step by step instructions this book looks easy and fun to follow and I cannot wait to give it all a go. Thank you once again for making this wish come true. Awesome
This has fantastic and easy to follow step by step guidelines to draw Mickey and friends through the ages. It is so lovely to see how they all have changed and grown. I love watching the old black and white short movies so this for me was just perfect.
With step by step instructions this book looks easy and fun to follow and I cannot wait to give it all a go. Thank you once again for making this wish come true. Awesome
August 21, 2018
I must admit I'm a little bit disappointed with this book. Disney for me means great world of fairy tales, colour and happiness. This book is very simple in its design and worst of all the learn to draw tutorials don't seem to be to helpful. It''s definitely not a book for people who want to start their adventure with drawing because the level of exercises is rather intermediate and above.
September 13, 2018
Walter Foster Publishing and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of Learn to Draw Mickey Mouse & Friends Through the Decades: Celebrating Mickey Mouse's 90th Anniversary. I was under no obligation to review this book and my opinion is freely given.
This book starts out with a short biography of Walt Disney and quickly moves into the introduction of these iconic characters from their beginnings. From the 1920's, Mickey's black and white graphic look captivated audiences. The animated cartoons combined elements not yet seen together - music, humor, and a fast pace. The author shares with readers a timeline of Mickey's famous animated features, as well as showing the artwork of the time.
The life and times were reflected in both the artwork and the situations in which Mickey and his friend find themselves. This animation is a true representation of life, found in a more humorous way. I like how the author references the drawings of the particular animation, showing poses from the actual strips and drawings of peripheral characters such as Pete from Steamboat Willie. The author does a good job of explaining the changes and gives tidbits and anecdotes to make the book interesting. Learn to Draw Mickey & Friends Through the Decades is more than just an instructional guide. Those who are fans of Disney in general will appreciate this book and I recommend it for its information as well as the drawings.
This book starts out with a short biography of Walt Disney and quickly moves into the introduction of these iconic characters from their beginnings. From the 1920's, Mickey's black and white graphic look captivated audiences. The animated cartoons combined elements not yet seen together - music, humor, and a fast pace. The author shares with readers a timeline of Mickey's famous animated features, as well as showing the artwork of the time.
The life and times were reflected in both the artwork and the situations in which Mickey and his friend find themselves. This animation is a true representation of life, found in a more humorous way. I like how the author references the drawings of the particular animation, showing poses from the actual strips and drawings of peripheral characters such as Pete from Steamboat Willie. The author does a good job of explaining the changes and gives tidbits and anecdotes to make the book interesting. Learn to Draw Mickey & Friends Through the Decades is more than just an instructional guide. Those who are fans of Disney in general will appreciate this book and I recommend it for its information as well as the drawings.
October 9, 2018
I was sent a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This was so much fun!!
Combining together the history of Mickey Mouse and his friends and step by step drawings of them throughout the years, this is a great book - only a bit too short. You might need a little bit of practice to get the characters perfectly, but the steps are really simple to understand and it starts with basic shapes before going into details.
I especially loved the bits of history about the characters and their first appearances since I do like these guys quite a lot and, to be honest, I did not expect to get information other than for the drawings! Loved it!
This was so much fun!!
Combining together the history of Mickey Mouse and his friends and step by step drawings of them throughout the years, this is a great book - only a bit too short. You might need a little bit of practice to get the characters perfectly, but the steps are really simple to understand and it starts with basic shapes before going into details.
I especially loved the bits of history about the characters and their first appearances since I do like these guys quite a lot and, to be honest, I did not expect to get information other than for the drawings! Loved it!
January 14, 2019
Far more than just the how-to-draw manual it may first appear, this retrospective of the world's most famous mouse and his friends covers how Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto evolved over the decades from simple line drawings to characters that remain fresh today. Not only are detailed step-by-step illustrations provided, so aspiring artists can learn the subtle differences of drawing each iconic character as he or she traveled from the 20's through WWII, the 60's and 70's to the new century, the book is also filled with entertaining, informative information about what was going on in those times to influence any changes made to each character, as well as vintage illustrations of comics, film posters and other character artwork of the period. Kids will enjoy being able to recreate their favorite Disney characters themselves, but it's the adults who will want to make this gem a permanent addition to their shelves as an anecdotal history of some of the world's most beloved animated characters, and how they came to grow with the times and remain fresh today. 5/5 stars
NOTE: I received a free ARC of this title from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.
NOTE: I received a free ARC of this title from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.
April 20, 2015
They make it look so simple.....
Then I tried it.....not pretty.
Also gives information on how the drawings have changed.
Great for Mickey fans....
Then I tried it.....not pretty.
Also gives information on how the drawings have changed.
Great for Mickey fans....
February 5, 2016
One part how-to-draw book, one part historical time line of the evolution of the appearance of Disney characters.
August 23, 2018
The title is a lie! The Disney corporation would send you a cease & desist order before you got to the second step!
August 26, 2018
Who doesn't love Disney? and Wishes do come true.........I requested this from Netgalley and my wish came true.
I downloaded this book and I was smiling like a Cheshire Cat.
Learn to Draw Mickey Mouse & Friends Through the Decades by Disney Storybook Artists is not just for a Disney fan but for anyone who would love to learn how to draw Disney Characters. This wonderful book has brilliant step-by-step guidelines how to draw Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Pluto, Daffy Duck, Huey Dewey and Louie etc. I love the way this book shows you how to draw these characters from 1920 to 1980 and how they have slightly change over the decades.
It is beautifully illustrated with comic strips of different decades and crammed with so much History about Disney throughout with wonderful history of Disney from 1920, when Mickey Mouse and some of his friends came to life.
This book is Just "Beautiful" in so many ways. Plus, a lovely little stocking filler for the Christmas Stocking.
Big Thank you to Netgalley, and especially to Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster for letting me read and review this wonderful book.
I downloaded this book and I was smiling like a Cheshire Cat.
Learn to Draw Mickey Mouse & Friends Through the Decades by Disney Storybook Artists is not just for a Disney fan but for anyone who would love to learn how to draw Disney Characters. This wonderful book has brilliant step-by-step guidelines how to draw Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Pluto, Daffy Duck, Huey Dewey and Louie etc. I love the way this book shows you how to draw these characters from 1920 to 1980 and how they have slightly change over the decades.
It is beautifully illustrated with comic strips of different decades and crammed with so much History about Disney throughout with wonderful history of Disney from 1920, when Mickey Mouse and some of his friends came to life.
This book is Just "Beautiful" in so many ways. Plus, a lovely little stocking filler for the Christmas Stocking.
Big Thank you to Netgalley, and especially to Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster for letting me read and review this wonderful book.
September 4, 2018
I am not an artist in any way but I do love the mouse! This book has lots of fantastic history, beautiful photos, and is a collector's item for sure. If you are a Disney fan, this book is one you need to add to your collection- even if you're not an artist. You can tell a lot of effort went into compiling the information in this book as we journey through the decades with America's favorite mouse and friends. I was blown away by the attention to detail included. So why only 4 stars? The drawing instructions were not as thorough as I'd hoped for a beginner. I felt like a bit more detail could have been included and some additional drawing tips. From a Mickey fan, it's 5 stars for sure. As a drawing book, I have to give it 4.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ecopy of this book so I could share my honest opinions with you.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ecopy of this book so I could share my honest opinions with you.
September 5, 2018
A drawing book and so much more! Learn to draw Mickey Mouse and his friends from the 1920s through the contemporary design. Each decade is paired with a brief history of Mickey and friends along with a timeline. The simple drawing instructions for Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, and many more are easy to follow. Many of the drawings are also paired with classic poses and expressions to slightly alter the drawing. The classic poses are pulled from well known shorts and films. Great for those who love drawing, Mickey, and Disney.
September 7, 2018
I love Disney, especially Mickey and Minnie Mouse, so this book is perfect for me. I loved the mix of how to draw characters and the history of the Disney family. The book shows you how to draw the main Disney characters, although I found some of the characters rather challenging (anything other than the faces really). I would highly recommend this book.
September 13, 2018
This is a fantastic combination of historical information about the classic Disney cartoon characters mixed with helpful instruction. The diagrams are clear, step-by-step guides so anyone interested in picking up a pencil can try their hand at recreating Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto. I think it's a wonderfully crafted book which would make a great gift for aspiring or experienced artists who enjoy Disney and the style of classic cartoons/comics.
Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for allowing me access to a digital ARC of the book.
Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for allowing me access to a digital ARC of the book.
September 21, 2018
Mickey Mouse's ears are one of the most recognizable drawings of all time. You do not have to be a collector to enjoy this how to. Mickey and friends have been drawn and changed for many years. Their current fans do not immediately recognize the Steamboat Willie Mickey. As a Disney fan and collector, the how to drawings have kept my grandchildren busy on many visits. They are becoming the next generation of Disney lovers. The book gives easy, practical advice on how to draw the Disney characters. If you have a budding artist in the family, this would make an excellent gift.
October 1, 2018
Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to review this title. I loved Learning to Draw Mickey Mouse and Friends Through the Decades. Even for someone like me who is artistically challenged, it broke each drawing down into simple steps. My Mickey didn't look anything like the one in the book, but at least I can practice. I recommend this book for anyone in love with the Mouse.
October 1, 2018
I'm a huge Disney fan, so this book was right up my alley. I spent a couple hours with it before even attempting to draw, I really enjoyed the pictures and the background information for the various time periods. It was interesting to learn why the various changes were made to the characters. i think Donald has changed the most over the years.
As for the drawing, i myself need a LOT of practice. but i felt the steps were easy to follow. You have the fab five, and daisy and pete. The fab five have drawings in the various decades, as well as different poses and facial expressions. So there is a good number of items to draw. i think this would be a good book for those double digits and over.
thank you netgalley, disney, and quarto for this book
As for the drawing, i myself need a LOT of practice. but i felt the steps were easy to follow. You have the fab five, and daisy and pete. The fab five have drawings in the various decades, as well as different poses and facial expressions. So there is a good number of items to draw. i think this would be a good book for those double digits and over.
thank you netgalley, disney, and quarto for this book
October 4, 2018
This is a gorgeous tribute to Disney's history of animation of the Fab 5 (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto) plus Daisy from the 1920's through today. Each decade is featured, with a brief overview of the what was happening at the time, and what that meant for changes to our beloved characters. There are pictures of animations for the characters featured in the section from that decade, and usually a photograph or two of the animators.
Each section does include a one or two page "draw this character" segment with visual sketches that show you the basic outlines of how animators create the creators. They are numbered, so theoretically, you could sketch the items in step 1, add the items in step 2, add the items in step 3 and so on, and you MIGHT end up with something vaguely resembling the character at the end of step 6. There are no written step by step instructions, though, so I think unless you already have some basic understanding of animation drawing or some natural talent, I suspect most would find it pretty difficult to draw these characters with the visual steps provided alone. However, I really loved this book. I think it's beautiful--bright and colorful, and I love seeing the steps of how the animator puts the characters together. I have no natural drawing talent (a tough lesson I had to face after reading this book, haha), but honestly, I enjoyed trying to follow the steps in pursuit of my favorite characters.
I think this book is a must-have for Mickey and Minnie fans especially--it's really fun to see how they have evolved since the 1920's and to read about some of the reasons for the changes. If you're a Disney animation fan in general, you will probably enjoy the book, but if you love the Fab 5 (plus Daisy), you will definitely want to add this one to your collection.
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.
Each section does include a one or two page "draw this character" segment with visual sketches that show you the basic outlines of how animators create the creators. They are numbered, so theoretically, you could sketch the items in step 1, add the items in step 2, add the items in step 3 and so on, and you MIGHT end up with something vaguely resembling the character at the end of step 6. There are no written step by step instructions, though, so I think unless you already have some basic understanding of animation drawing or some natural talent, I suspect most would find it pretty difficult to draw these characters with the visual steps provided alone. However, I really loved this book. I think it's beautiful--bright and colorful, and I love seeing the steps of how the animator puts the characters together. I have no natural drawing talent (a tough lesson I had to face after reading this book, haha), but honestly, I enjoyed trying to follow the steps in pursuit of my favorite characters.
I think this book is a must-have for Mickey and Minnie fans especially--it's really fun to see how they have evolved since the 1920's and to read about some of the reasons for the changes. If you're a Disney animation fan in general, you will probably enjoy the book, but if you love the Fab 5 (plus Daisy), you will definitely want to add this one to your collection.
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.
October 4, 2018
This book celebrates Mickey’s 90th anniversary with a 128 page colorfully illustrated book of art and interesting facts. Learn how to recreate Disney characters such as Mickey, Minnie, Pete, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, Goofy, and many more through step by step drawings, which is great for us non-artists. Each section features vintages images and information on how the illustrations came about. The book shows different versions of the characters and how they have changed thru the decades that begin in the 1920s. If you are a Disney buff, you will also love the fun fact about how each character came about and changes along with the studio pictures. This will be a great gift for my niece who loves to draw.
October 22, 2018
This is a wonderful pictorial history of Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse and friends. When I was growing up in the 50's and 60's Mickey Mouse was just the best and many things where spurn from this lovable drawn character - who in my generation can forget the Micky Mouse Club, Annette and her mousekoters where almost cult figures.
This is really a very interesting book from the early drawing to the character he later became, and the wonderful mystical "Fantasia" that Disney went on to produce.
If you are into comic art, graphic, want to know how to draw the characters or just want to read about Micky and how he began, this is a good book.
This is really a very interesting book from the early drawing to the character he later became, and the wonderful mystical "Fantasia" that Disney went on to produce.
If you are into comic art, graphic, want to know how to draw the characters or just want to read about Micky and how he began, this is a good book.
November 4, 2018
If you're a Disney fan, this is a super fun book. I really enjoyed learning to draw Mickey in all his variations and incarnations. Simple, easy to follow instructions.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.
November 17, 2018
History combined with steps for drawing Mickey and his friends. First appearances of all characters are mentioned. Intermediate level of knowledge of drawing is needed for the illustrations.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC
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