A Little Magic adds a lot to life!

Magic, A Father/Daughter and a Happy Ending

Well, today is a special day and I thought to commemorate it was only fitting that post a couple of pieces in honor of my oldest nephew, Cameron and my newest niece, Laura.  Today on June 6 in Carillon Park located in Dayton, Ohio, Cameron married his longtime elementary and high school sweetheart.   As tribute to symbolize the magic in the relationship, I thought I would post three different pieces I know the happy young couple would enjoy.

First up is piece from one of Cameron's favorite Disney films, The Sword and the Stone.  This key master setup features the young Wart who loses his way only to land at Merlin's table.   This setup is comprised four elements, all of which are production.  I love the magic in the scene as Wart discover the Sugar Bowl.  Merlin has also nicely left him some chocolate chip cookies on a plate for him.  If you look closely can you notice Merlin's ghost in the sugar?

                              Original Production Setup on Key Master Background, 

                                 gouache on celluloid and watercolor on paper

                              Acquired:  December 20, 2009

                              Artist:  Unknown

                              Sequence 2, Scene 116

Next up, a piece from newest niece, Laura's favorite animated film, Mulan.  I guess this piece which is also a key master setup is fitting for the day as Cameron was with me when I purchased this piece from the Mulan Sotheby's auction in New York in 1999.  This key master setup includes a beautiful background of the magnolia tree in which Mulan and her Father meet.  How nice considering today, Laura and her dad will have a special meeting point on her wedding day.  Comprised of a single character cel paired with an original production background this piece expresses the essence of the story in many ways.

                              Original Setup on Key Master Background, 

                                 gouache on celluloid and watercolor on board

                              Acquired:  March 6, 1999

                              Artist:  David Wong

                              Sequence 3.9, Scene 34.5

      

The final piece is a simple rough animation drawing of the Prince and Cinderella from the end of this 1951 classic film.  I love the simplicity of this nice drawing and I felt it was appropriate to this post with a happy send-off on Cameron and Laura's adventure in life.  I wish them well and can't wait for them to visit soon!

                        Original Production Drawing, graphite and colored pencil on 16 field paper

                              Acquired:  March 1, 2009

                              Artist:  Unknown