Concept art disney animation glen keane new ideas disney the little mermaid ariel glen keane 70 super ideas for drawing disney sketches glen keane dieharddisney. Bridging the gap between 2d and cg and soon it evolved into a valuable resource for animators thinking animation discusses everything from computer generated animation, vfx, stop motion and even puppets. Keane is best known for his character animation at walt disney studios for feature. Keane was a character animator at walt disney animation studios for feature films including the little mermaid, beauty and the beast, aladdin, pocahontas, tarzan and tangled. Oct 28, 2011 glen keane is known for being a key essential piece in making it possible for the second generation to thrive and for being the ultimate driving force at disney animation for over 30 years. If you were a kid in the early 90s, you probably watched his animation of ariel in the little mermaid, the titular beast in beauty and the beast, and aladdin himself in aladdin. He is known for his work on tangled 2010, beauty and the beast 1991 and tarzan 1999. Directed by acclaimed disney animator, glen keane, and scored by oscar award winning composer, john williams, this animated short is nothing short of. The world of glen keane to be next exhibit at walt disney. Jun 04, 2018 animator glen keane is humbled by his season of oscar and reuben awards a still from dear basketball, a short film by glen keane, kobe bryant and gennie rim. Now in the hands of oscarwinning talent john williams and glen keane, dear basketball the animated short film, brings to life kobe bryants 2015 farewell letter to the game he loves. Installation at the smithsonian national museum of the american indian this is a clip from a project that i directed for the smithsonian national museum of the american indian which illustrates the oneida tribes loyal yet all too often forgotten contribution to the american revolution. I started this website to promote the release of my book in 2006 called thinking animation. Glen keane grew as a result of the process, he used to think hand drawn animation would be more expressive than cg animation.
Animator glen keane is humbled by his season of oscar and reuben awards a still from dear basketball, a short film by glen keane, kobe bryant and gennie rim. After 37 years glen keane left disney to, as he put it at the time answer animations siren call to step out and explore the endless new territories made possible by modern computer technology. It was one of the greatest podcast episodes we have ever recorded. Glen also served as supervising animator and executive producer on tangled. Concept art disney animation glen keane new ideas art disney, disney.
When glen keane isnt writing and illustrating parables for kids, he is a directing animator for walt disney pictures. Thinking animation is an online animation portal where animators can inspire, share, and study. Legendary animator glen keane spent some time with journalists to discuss one of his greatest creations, the beast from beauty and the beast. Glen keanes booking agent and speaking fee speaker booking. The recent dvdbluray rerelease delivered a new treasure trove of behindthescenes footage, but lacked a truly in. Youre an artist and he gave me a book called dynamic anatomy when i was about nine years. Tuesdays announcement was made jointly by peilin chou, chief crea. Jan 12, 2018 the walt disney family museum has announced that their next original exhibition will be make believe. Some day i will meet him and collapse in a blubbery mess. Glen keane has 17 books on goodreads with 4652 ratings. Keane received the 1992 annie award for character animation, the 2007 winsor mccay award.
If you havent listened to our interview with disney legend glen keane on the animation addicts podcast, youre missing out. A thirtyeightyear veteran of walt disney feature animation, glen keane is most noted for creating and animating such legendary disney characters as ariel in the little mermaid, aladdin, pocahontas, the beast from beauty and the beast, and tarzan. Glen keane in our second interview with the legendary animator glen keane, the bancrofts reveal a side of glen you havent heard of before. Jan 06, 2015 if you havent listened to our interview with disney legend glen keane on the animation addicts podcast, youre missing out. Created in 2004 by diane and jeanjacques launier on saintlouis island in paris, the arludik gallery has been the first in the world to show original artwork coming from animated. Watch disney animator glen keane illustrate the thought process behind the creation of rapunzels curious spirit and exuberant hair. Glen keane author of the art of the disney princess. He is the son of bil keane, the creator and artist of the popular newspaper comic strip, family circus. Based on maurice sendaks awardwinning childrens book, where the wild things are, glen and john are combining drawn animation. With hand drawn animation set to a soaring musical score, dear basketball, tells the inspiring story of one little boy living out his basketball dream. The art of animation glen keane dear basketball facebook. What drives glen to create the passionate characters and performances that have made ariel, the beast, aladdin, tarzan, and pocahontas so memorable. Glen keane, whose handiwork has become synonymous with the disney animation renaissance of the 90s, is returning to feature film animation.
A 38 year veteran of walt disney feature animation, glen keane is most noted for creating and animating such legendary disney characters as ariel in the little mermaid, aladdin, pocahontas, the beast from beauty and the beast, and tarzan. Glen keane is one of disneys foremost lead character animators. Glen keane netflix project is animated film over the moon. The walt disney family museum has announced that their next original exhibition will be make believe. Subscribe to get notified when new disney insider videos are. What started with a poem bryant penned for his nba retirement after the 20152016 season blossomed into their collaboration, along with famed composer john williams, on the production of a sixminute oscarnominated animated short film, dear basketball. But as we sit inside a conference room at the marriott convention center in burbank, where he and disney animation legend glen keane are screening their dear basketball short at the ctn2017 animation expo, the man whose play was so great that the laker organization retired both his number 8 and 24 jerseys he tallied more than 16,000 points in. Directed by acclaimed disney animator, glen keane, and scored by oscar awardwinning composer, john williams, this animated short is nothing short of spectacular. Keanes life drawings, theyre so inspiring its a crime and a shame that there is not a comprehensive book on the art of glen keane. A 38 year veteran of walt disney feature animation, glen keane is most noted for. Books by glen keane author of the art of the disney princess. The character of billy in the comic is based on both glen and his older brother, chris. Directed by acclaimed disney animator, glen keane, and scored by oscar awardwinning composer, john williams, this. Glen keane is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics.
The first gallery dedicated to artists lying behind cinema, comics, video games masterpieces and who creat, to entertain, the most significant icons of our time. However, his experiences taught him that some artists cant draw, and that this was a medium that they could express themselves in, and he could pass on the same techniques he had learned from his instructors before him. Academy awardnominated animation legend glen keane has been tapped to direct pearl studios featurelength musical adventure over the moon, a world premiere animated film exclusively for netflix. Glen retired from walt disney animation studios in march 2012 to explore new. He has been married to linda hesselroth since august 3, 1975. Animator glen keane is humbled by his season of oscar and. Glen keane soars in dear basketball animation world network. Glen keane is the creator of the animated short called nephtali, a reference to jacobs blessings and psalm 42, and made in a choreography with ballet dancer marion barbeau. Keane s life drawings, theyre so inspiring its a crime and a shame that there is not a comprehensive book on the art of glen keane. A 38 year veteran of walt disney feature animation, glen keane is most noted for creating and animating such legendary disney. Glen keane author of the art of the disney princess goodreads. For film, tv, animation, video games, and graphic novels 8601404969003.
Members of the animation community have joined countless others in responding to bryants death. Design notes by glen keane on animation december 30, 2014 0 comments disney character designer, shiyoon kim, recently put together the following pages based on the notes of master animator, glen keane. Glen keane a 38 year veteran of walt disney feature animation, glen keane is most noted for creating and animating such legendary disney characters as ariel in the little mermaid, aladdin, pocahontas, the beast from beauty and the beast, and tarzan. Farmageddon february 14th, over the moon a fall release from former disney legend glen keane, and the quirky cg comedy, the willoughbys an april release. In addition to his work as an animator, keane is the author and illustrator of a series of childrens books based on bible parables featuring the. His work has unbelievable artistry, strong emotions, soul, heart, passion, inspiration, transformation, communication, draftsmanship, and understanding. Glen keane has probably touched your life, whether you recognize the name or not. Netflix proved that its now an indie animation force to be reckoned with, and this year will contend with aardmans stopmotion sequel, a shaun the sheep movie. Glen keane was born on april, 1954 in abington, pennsylvania, usa. Jan 20, 2011 watch disney animator glen keane illustrate the thought process behind the creation of rapunzels curious spirit and exuberant hair. If you dont know glen keane by name, you almost certainly know his work. First adam raccoon parables for little kids hardcover june 1, 1996 by glen keane author visit amazons glen keane page.
Why legendary disney animator glen keane is making art for. Glen keane is known for being a key essential piece in making it possible for the second generation to thrive and for being the ultimate driving force at disney animation for over 30 years. The recent dvdbluray rerelease delivered a new treasure trove of behindthescenes footage, but lacked a truly indepth look at keane s creation of the beast. Glen is the father of visual development artist claire keane. A 38 year veteran of walt disney feature animation, glen keane is most noted for creating and animating such legendary disney characters as ariel in the. I have an obsession with this single drawing by glen keane taylor i love glen keane. Sep 15, 2015 dans nephtali, glen keane mele film et dessin anime pour representer le voyage dune danseuse attiree par une puissance superieure. Bridging the gap between 2d and cg and soon it evolved into a valuable resource for animators. Glen also served as supervising animator and executive producer on disneys 2010 box office hit, tangled. Glen keane and kobe bryant, both unquestionable legends in their respective fields, make an unlikely artistic pair. As lead animator at walt disney animation studios during a career. Glen keanes handdrawn model sheets for ariel from disneys the little mermaid new how to draw a mermaid sketches glen keane ideas character rpg art concept art keane art schmidt. Nephtali by glen keane glen keane, kids book series, picture layouts, crayon.
Glen keanes most popular book is the art of the disney princess. Glen keane born april, 1954 is an american animator, author and illustrator. Glen keane directing animated movie over the moon variety. Interview with glen keane, disney veteran and legendary. The world of glen keane, showcasing the work of this critical disney animator and artist. It includeshis thoughts on animation as well as interview excerpts with keaneregarding each character. Glen keane animator and book ilustratorwriter we all know glen keane as the master animator on many disney films and the son of cartoonist bil keane who did the family circus, but how many of you knew he was an author and illustrator of childrens books. Glen keane is the legendary disney animator who created ariel, the beast, pocahontas, tarzan, rapunzel and aladdin. Dec 30, 2014 design notes by glen keane on animation december 30, 2014 0 comments disney character designer, shiyoon kim, recently put together the following pages based on the notes of master animator, glen keane. Glen keane has 17 books on goodreads with 4670 ratings. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Designed an 8 x 10 inch artist catalog showcasing some of glenkeanes iconic work as a character animator for disney.
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