The Disney Art of David Willardson

David Willardson re-envisions the timeless innocence of well-loved Disney characters, imbuing his portraits with exquisite empathy and humor. From Donald Duck to Snow White, The Disney Art of David Willardson assembles the bold canon of Willardson's portraits, animating our most beloved cartoon characters with vibrant colors and tact wit. Willardson's style brings his subjects to life with zeal and innovative direction, combining his experience as a Disney illustrator with the palpable energy of abstract expressionism. For Willardson, Donald's angst, Pluto's sheer exuberance, and Mickey's joie-de-vivre are all tactile substances, each with a unique pallet and pattern. This synthesis of illustration and "action painting," invigorates the Pop Art genre with playful visual referents that recognize our simplest passions and pleasures. Across generations, fans and art lovers alike willembrace the ubiquitous subjects and jubilant style of David Willardson's energetic work.