the art and flair of mary blair

as a first post, i decided it would only be appropriate to tip my hat to my love of disney art. in this case, the amazing illustrator, mary blair.



mary blair worked very close with the disney company in its heyday, contributing mostly to concept art for its animated features such as alice in wonderland and peter pan. she also has influenced and designed various murals in disneyland (its a small world bears a striking resemblance to her work, dont you think?)



her technique has such a childlike reverance that i can't help but fall in love over and over. the colors are so vibrant and imaginative! she has an astonishing control over her mediums, gauche and watercolor, two forms ive had trametizing experiences with - so i greatly respect anyone who can kick its ass! mary, you go and kick that gauche's ass!

more info: disney legends: mary blair