Mike Gabriel is a legendary animation director, art director, and animator who has spent a large portion of his career contributing to award-winning animated feature films at Walt Disney Studios.
This is the first collection of his work. The first half of this art book is a showcase of his personal paintings and artwork. The second half is a showcase of his paintings and artwork for the Walt Disney Studios, including Frankenweenie, Pocahontas, and American Dog (Bolt).
Also included are tributes and reminiscences from leading creators who have worked alongside Mike Gabriel during his career:
Lorelay Bove: Art Director, Walt Disney Animation
Chris Buck: Film Animation Director, Walt Disney Animation
Hendel Butoy: Animator and Feature Film Animation Director
Randy Cartwright: Animator and Story Sketch Artist
Darrell Van Citters Supervising Director, Walt Disney AnimationStudios
Paul Felix Production Designer, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Will Finn: Animation Artist
Jennifer Grant Castrup: Educator
Ralph Eggleston: Production Designer, Pixar Animation Studios
Tony Fucile: Animator, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Michael Giaimo: Art Director, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Eric Goldberg: Animator & Director, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Don Hahn: Producer
Mark Henn: Supervising Animator and Director, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Glen Keane: Directing Animator
Lisa Keene: Associate Production Designer, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Jim Kim: Character Designer, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Bill Kroyer: Director and Educator
Sue Kroyer: Educator
Brittney Lee: Art Director, Walt Disney Animation Studios
John Musker: Writer and Director, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Nik Ranieri: Supervising Animator, Walt Disney Animation Studios