ABOUT WALT DISNEY ART CLASSICS

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Walt Disney Art Classics translates Disney Magic into high quality, inspirational works of art that bring fun and enjoyment to Disney enthusiasts worldwide.

WALT DISNEY CLASSICS COLLECTION

The Walt Disney Classics Collection captures all the magic and emotion of your favourite Disney moments and authentically brings them to life in an exclusive collection of fine animation art sculptures.

THE MAKING OF.....

"Bringing the Classics to Life"

Disney artists embark on a long and detailed three-dimensional adventure to capture the "Iiiusion of life" that has been the mark of Disney animation for more than 70 years.

"Choosing the moment"

Once a character and scene are selected, artists pore over original drawings, model sheets, backgrounds, paintings and finished cels. By studying all the movement detail and subtle cues in line and form, artists can discover the specific film moment that defines the essence of the character, capturing the personality that reaches beyond the particular scene.

"Sketching the concept"

Working from hundreds of reference materials, artists sketch various angles of the character pose for sculpting. research and intuition tell them to bend an eyebrow to hint at the thoughts behind it, or stretch the line of a robe to indicate a turn. These drawings  go through many critiques and revisions before the final concept is approved.

"Sculpting the moment"

The final drawing -- and all the reference material -- then go to the sculptor. Meticulously shaping the clay, the sculptor must ask "What does this character look like from every angle -- including many that were never drawn before?" Disney animators help find the answer, and like the concept sketch, the clay sculpture is revised again and again before the final form is approved.

"Creating Whiteware"

The final clay sculpt is cut into pieces and a plaster mold of each is made. The more complex and delicate the sculpture, the more pieces are needed. (Some Classics Collection sculpts have as many as 40 pieces.) Liquid clay, called "slip," is poured into the molds and partially air-dried into "greenware" pieces, which are then reassembled using more slip. The greenware is fired to produce "glazed whiteware."

"Painting"

Disney artists hand-paint the whiteware, using the original colours from the film. Each brushstroke breathes more life into the character and makes the sculpt truer to its film origin. Because different ceramics colours react differently to heat, artists must research painting and firing formulas for each sculpt to control all the variables, so that the colour is perfectly replicated.

"Plussing"

Finally, many painted sculptures are touched with a unique step we call "plussing." Precious metals, crystal, or brown glass are added to the sculpt, following special plussing instructions laid out in advance. From Mickey and Minnie's skates to Captain Hook's hook, plussing enhances the story and character inspiration that have been the signature of the entire process.

"The Mark of Authenticity"

Each Walt Disney Classics Collection sculpture bears a backstamp with Walt Disney's signature and an incised production-year mark that symbolizes a milestone in Disney history. Sculptures may carry different production marks if series production continues over several years.

WALT DISNEY COLLECTORS SOCIETY

The Walt Disney Collectors Society celebrates Disney's magical legacy through the sculptures of the Walt Disney Classics Collection.

Created by Disney artists, these award-winning sculptures bring to three-dimensional life actual film moments from Disney's most unforgettable animated classics. Available though ourselves, the Walt Disney Classics Collection represents the finest in porcelain artistry available in the collectable world.

DISNEY SHOWCASE

The Disney Showcase Collection... Treasured keepsakes inspired by timeless tales, the Disney Showcase Collection represents the highest degree of artistry and craftsmanship in fine collectables.