Mary Blair (October 21, 1911 – July 26, 1978), was an American artist who was prominent in producing art and animation for The Walt Disney Company, drawing concept art for such films as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and Cinderella. She also created character designs for enduring attractions such as Disneylands It's a Small World and an enormous mosaic inside Disney's Contemporary Resort. Several of her illustrated children's books from the 1950s remain in print, such as I Can Fly by Ruth Krauss, She also designed many characters for advertising in the 1950's. Mary was honored as a Disney Legend in 1991.
Personally i am a huge fan of Mary's work, i look to her drawings when i am struggling with colour and shape. Looking at her development work for Peter Pan is like receiving a masterclass in colour concept and theory. I also find her character designs very helpful to study, personally i look at these for inspiration in posing and "weight." I could look at Mary's work all day.........
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