Continuing this week’s theme of focusing on one cartoon—1952’s PINK AND BLUE BLUES—here are two layout drawings from the film. Whereas I have some questions as to whether the model sheets I posted yesterday are actually Ted Parmelee’s work, these drawings definitely look like his artwork, as he had an easily recognizable manner of drawing noses, eyes and eyebrows that comes through in these sketches.
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PINK AND BLUE BLUES is one of my all time favourite Mr Magoos. The design, layout and art direction are all really strong and dynamic. I’ve spent hours poring over it so these sketches are really welcome. Can’t wait to see more. More more more!
This is my opportunity to ask a question that you will know the answer to if anyone will: which magoo is it where he mistakes an escaped boxing kangaroo for Waldo’s girlfriend? I’ve tried to track it down but I don’t know the title.
Comment by woodrow — February 2, 2006 @ 10:00 am
The Magoo cartoon you’re looking for is KANGAROO COURTING (1954). I thought I had some Sterling Sturtevant character designs from it. I’ll try to find them.
Comment by Amid — February 2, 2006 @ 10:18 am
That would be great! Thank you. And how’s the cover design coming along?
Comment by woodrow — February 2, 2006 @ 10:33 am
I’ve been dealing with the cover design today, and yesterday, and the day before…in other words, it’s nearly done. I’m planning to post it here sometime next week.
Comment by Amid — February 2, 2006 @ 11:23 am
I don’t know if you own these drawings, but if you do–you lucky so-and-so!
Seriously great stuff. I’m always posting the same thing or a slight variation in my comments, but–wow!
Comment by Jenny — February 2, 2006 @ 12:17 pm
Can’t wait to see the cover design.
As always your Blog is informative
and great to look at.
Comment by Jerry — February 2, 2006 @ 6:30 pm
Jenny - It’s a safe bet to assume that I don’t own anything that I’m posting here. I’m happy as long as I can see the art, but have never had much of a collector’s mentality to own artwork.
Comment by Amid — February 2, 2006 @ 6:39 pm
I really like the first one but I dunno, for some reason I don’t like the 2nd…looks like 2 different artists 2 me…
Comment by Thorsten Hasenkamm — February 3, 2006 @ 12:50 pm
a friend sent me a link to your site. i’m glad he did. i’ll be back often to get more of this goodness. can’t wait for the book.
Comment by willipino — February 3, 2006 @ 12:53 pm
how did you come across these sketches and do you know a good place to buy original animation/sketches material from the 50’s?
Comment by mark mcdevitt — February 3, 2006 @ 12:56 pm
Mark - Good 50s art is difficult to find. The two galleries that probably have the most at the moment are Van Eaton (http://www.vegalleries.com) and The Deep Archives (http://www.thedeeparchives.com/). Van Eaton recently got a lot of the Pete Burness collection so they do have some nice stuff, but to be honest, a lot of the best stuff is either in collector’s hands or isn’t on the market. The days of buying affordable Mary Blair/Eyvind Earle pieces are also past, and even small concept paintings by those artists will set you back 4-7 grand today, which simply isn’t worth it, IMO. But Dan Goodsell, who runs TheImaginaryWorld.com stumbled on the Ray Patin commercial collection a few years back, and bought one of the most amazing collections of commercial designs for an obscenely low price, so good finds are there if you look in unconventional places, like flea markets in LA.
PS - Checked out your Methane Studios site and I love the posters that you and Robert have done. Consistently great design, color, appeal and all that.
Comment by Amid — February 7, 2006 @ 2:03 pm