He has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including those by the. Many sons growing up in the shadow of a famous father feel that they want to carve their own paths in life. Concept art for disneyland painted for walt so he could use it to present to the world on his television show. Steampunk, nautilus submarine, orthographic drawing, project blue book. As a visual effects designer and filmmaker, harrison ellenshaws work can be seen in such films as star wars, tron, the empire. Peter ellenshaw autographed book showcasing a splendid collection of 72 of. Peter created 2 paintings, one for daytime, this one, and one for nighttime painted in uv. Gentle waves by peter ellenshaw john george campbell.
This man is mostly known as a matte artist for some of disneys greatest movies. Ellenshaw under glass, or, going to the matte for disney. Peter ellenshaw shows a whole other side to his talents. This is how i feel about reading fluffy books guillemets, mots, citation, comment. It was walt disney who introduced peter to the beauty of. Peter ellenshaw was activelived in california england, ireland. The late peter ellenshaw produced a number of paintings for disney.
Such disney moments, and many more, were created by peter ellenshaw, special effects artist, matte painter, and production designer. See more ideas about disney art, disney fine art and disney love. Ellenshaw was officially designated a disney legend in 1993. Peter ellenshaw signed book walt disney studio artist the garden within 1996 classic walt disney studio. Going to the matte for disney peter ellenshaw, bruce gordon. Peter ellenshaw, selected works, 19291983 paperback september 18, 1983. William samuel cook peter ellenshaw may 24, 19 february 12, 2007 was an english matte designer and special effects creator who worked on many disney features. Peter ellenshaw 192007, whose artistic career spanned more than seven decades, was considered the premier seascape and landscape artist of his generation, motion picture art director, academy. Peter ellenshaw was born in great britain and resides in california.
Pooh and the magic tree by peter ellenshaw limited edition of. He attended scores of conventions around the world during a 25 year period from the late 1980s. In his spare time, peter primarily painted sailing ships and, later, seascapes. The art of peter ellenshaw peter ellenshaw is a renowned landscape artist, motion picture art director, academy award winning special effects artist and official disney legend whose art career spans over. Harrison ellenshaw magical memories featuring disney. That was me, says harrison ellenshaw, son of disney legend and master painter peter ellenshaw. Peter and harrision ellenshaw disney editions artist gallery. The name of the painting is gentle waves, and the artist is the great disney artist peter ellenshaw. Mary poppins smoke staircase disney fine art giclee by peter ellenshaw disney. A renowned sea and landscape artist, peter created paintings that. Their first in a series of collaborative works celebrated the 50th. Image 1 of 1 for ellenshaw under glass or going to the matte for disney. Peter ellenshaw, limited edition prints, giclee canvases and books. Ellenshaw under glass going to the matte for disney mark cotta vaz.
Overview for peter ellenshaw turner classic movies. Mouseplanet remembering peter ellenshaw by wade sampson. William peter ellenshaw may 24, 19 february 12, 2007 was an angloamerican awardwinning matte designer and special effects creator who worked on many disney features. It shows a frame from the high camera shot of nottingham square in the story of robin hood, before and after ellenshaw. Mouseplanet celebrating disney legend peter ellenshaw by. Disney s the black hole in 1976 was ellenshaw s last film for disney studios, viewed both as an artistic masterpiece and a cinematic failure. The facebook page for the creative works of peter ellenshaw, harrison ellenshaw and michael c. List of disney animated universe characters wikipedia. Disney artists peter ellenshaw disney art on main street.
In 1993, peter ellenshaw was named a disney legend. Biography peter ellenshaw a graduate of the royal academy of arts in england, peter ellenshaw was brought to california by walter disney in 1947 to work on disney productions. Harrison ellenshaw 20,000 leagues under sea disney framed. Peter ellenshaw artist keywords and quick facts peter. Peter ellenshaw signed book walt disney studio artist the garden within 1996 classic walt disney studio auctions by saturdays toys presents. Above is an example of the beautiful matte work that was used by peter ellenshaw for walt disneys story of robin hood 1952. This was not a book to read in bed, or sitting on a bus. Mickeys dream disney limited edition by peter ellenshaw. After walt disney passed away in 1968, making movies wasnt the same anymore. In this book, he shows some of his and the disney familys favorite paintings.
Peter ellenshaws landscapes and seascapes sometimes include worldfamous. The garden within the art of peter ellenshaw, autographed. Peter ellenshaw, one of the michelangelos of matte painting, has produced ellenshaw under glass a mammoth coffeetable book filled with photographs. He first worked in matte painting for producer alexander korda on such films as things to come 1936, and later on such powell and. The art of peter ellenshaw by peter ellenshaw and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. This man is mostly known as a matte artist for some of disney s greatest movies. Limited edition catalogue of a major exhibition of 51 paintings by a master of impressionistic realism. Peter ellenshaw was born on may 24, 19 in london, england as william samuel cook ellenshaw. Peter ellenshaw signed book walt disney studio artist the. In the picture above from robin hood wrongly described in the book. From poohs garden by peter ellenshaw walt disney gallery. His first major project was the 1936 film things to come. He was associated with disney productions for more than 30 years and even won an oscar for his work on. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Ellenshaws biological father had family living in wilton castle, near enniscorthy, ireland, and prior to. The images above are taken from a book on the disney artist peter ellenshaw, sent to me by neil vessey. Peter ellenshaw passed away at the age of ninetythree in santa barbara, california on february 12, 2007, and a number of tributes have already appeared on the various disney oriented websites. Mickey mouse the sorcerer conjures up the ocean waters to create magical waves.
Peter and harrision ellenshaw disney editions gallery direct art is your authorized disney dealer for peter ellenshaw. Peter ellenshaw artist, fine art prices, auction records. Released edition size 300 fine art reproduction on canvas by the renowned disney legend peter ellenshaw image dimensions. His wife has asked us to market his estate for her. This was not a book to read in bed, or sitting on a. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Disneys the black hole in 1976 was ellenshaws last film for disney studios, viewed both as an artistic masterpiece and a cinematic failure. Artist peter ellenshaw, based on his recent book, ellenshaw under glass, has. As the premier special effects artist for walt disney studios for 30 years, academy awardwinner peter ellenshaw made fantasy reality for kids of all ages. Being a big disney fan, i had to check this book out. See more ideas about disney fine art, disney art and fine art. The following is an alphabetical list of major and recurring animated characters in life history the walt disney universe of animated shorts, feature films, and television series based on films by walt disney animation studios. Rather, it required a lectern to hold it open, particularly if the reader had been lucky enough to acquire the deluxe edition with plexiglass cover and 3d lenticular image of peter. Disney artists peter and harrison ellenshaw disney art. Selected works 19291983 hardcover numbered edition peter ellenshaw on. Some of the following animated characters have been included in their own disney marketing franchise, including the disney princesses, disney villains, and disney. Ellenshaw under glass or going to the matte for disney peter.
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