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Dave
05-21-2009, 04:30 PM
I know I said I'd upload some of Don's early work to the gallery. Here's some really old stuff I found in a folder. The dates on these drawings go back to 1951 & 1952; that makes Don between 13 and 14 years old. The color of the paper is not far off from what you see in the images; it's faded yellow and very brittle.
If I still have a job after showing Don's early work in the forum, I'll keep uploading more and more.

Here Goes....

http://www.donbluthanimation.com/Don_gallery/don_1.jpg

http://www.donbluthanimation.com/Don_gallery/don_2.jpg

http://www.donbluthanimation.com/Don_gallery/don_3.jpg

http://www.donbluthanimation.com/Don_gallery/don_4.jpg
BrioCyrain
05-21-2009, 04:32 PM
I have to say the first picture seems the best to me, some of the pictures with the basic shapes make the characters seem less character-esque. I have to say though if he was 12-14 he could draw better than me when I was that age.
Dave
05-21-2009, 05:24 PM
http://www.donbluthanimation.com/Don_gallery/don_5.jpg

http://www.donbluthanimation.com/Don_gallery/don_6.jpg

http://www.donbluthanimation.com/Don_gallery/don_7.jpg

http://www.donbluthanimation.com/Don_gallery/don_8.jpg
BrioCyrain
05-21-2009, 05:28 PM
Love these pictures, though the first one still seems the best even in this line up. the last one is also good but the camel seems a little strange to me.
Benjy
05-21-2009, 05:31 PM
I have to say the first picture seems the best to me, some of the pictures with the basic shapes make the characters seem less character-esque. I have to say though if he was 12-14 he could draw better than me when I was that age.

Dude, what are you smoking? It's not a competition. He's better than me at 12-14 than I am now. Just enjoy the art. Everyone's a critic!
lavallelee
05-21-2009, 07:37 PM
it is very awesome to see Don's early work, inspirational to see where he started to what he has achieved

i hope there is more :)
Regan
05-21-2009, 07:44 PM
It's neat to see those!
Mithmeoi
05-21-2009, 08:02 PM
oh wow this is really neat to see! :)
BrioCyrain
05-21-2009, 08:30 PM
Dude, what are you smoking? It's not a competition. He's better than me at 12-14 than I am now. Just enjoy the art. Everyone's a critic!

I ain't smoking nothing, and I don't enjoy your comment. I was just making an observation which pictures I like. chill dude.
feliceworkshop
05-21-2009, 08:35 PM
I really like the Gangster picture, great attitude and pose ....I think this kid has potential, what was his name again?....:laughing::laughing::laughing:
BrioCyrain
05-21-2009, 08:36 PM
I really like the Gangster picture, great attitude and pose ....I think this kid has potential, what was his name again?....:laughing::laughing::laughing:

Yeah, I wonder if he will work for disney someday?

ha ha.
Rodney
05-21-2009, 08:51 PM
Dave,
A look at Don Bluth's early artwork is worth the price of admission into Don's Club membership alone.

Thanks for posting these and good luck with that new job! ;)

Don,
Keep on drawing those pretty pictures.


Edit: Looking back at these drawings they all strike me as very expressive. No boring poses there.
The draftmanship may haven't been fully refined but even at a young age all of the essential elements are there.
I think I like Don's fairy from Pinnochio more than the one that made it into the film.
Hana
05-22-2009, 08:50 AM
Wow these are amazing. At such a young age as well. I think my favourite has to be the madhatter.
annelp18
08-23-2009, 08:39 PM
awesome arts. All the arts are my favorites!:cool:
johncbeggs
08-23-2009, 10:27 PM
I need to see some more of these great sketchs, Dave can you please find more of Dons artwork.

thanks Dave for the great post! realy cool to see
wolfsymphony
08-24-2009, 01:47 AM
Thank you Dave for sharing these with us. Very interesting to see where from Don has started out to where he has come now. So talented, even at such a young age!
OwenWelsh
08-24-2009, 11:28 AM
Thanks Dave for sharing these! That's exceptional talent for such an age.
OfficerOwl
09-06-2009, 09:15 PM
Dang, thats pretty cool.
Ashley
09-13-2009, 03:37 PM
Yes, very nice Don!

I enjoy seeing an artists early work. It allows me to see and understand their progression. Sometimes it even helps me with my own skills!
KlarkKentThe3rd
03-16-2010, 08:43 PM
Where did you get those drawings? They must be more rare than... unobtanium!:laughing:
tk421
08-02-2010, 06:57 PM
Very nice work. Special thanks to Don for allowing us to 'pick his brain' and being so willing to help us succeed. It's a treat to learn first-hand from such a master of the art.

Indebted,

2K
ericaanimation
08-07-2010, 07:22 AM
Very nice work. Special thanks to Don for allowing us to 'pick his brain' and being so willing to help us succeed. It's a treat to learn first-hand from such a master of the art.

Indebted,

2K

First on right on TK my feelings exactly. It is very inspiring to see Don Bluth's early work and to see how such a skilled artist developed and changed over time. Also like how a majority of them are from Peter Pan which is one of my favorite Disney movies.


Erica
andrew sharp
09-07-2010, 05:20 PM
Don That gangster is super:)
DANO
10-26-2010, 06:44 PM
I really like the Gangster picture, great attitude and pose ....I think this kid has potential, what was his name again?....:laughing::laughing::laughing:

I agree, the Gangster is the coolest.
msferoz85
02-12-2011, 09:33 AM
:eek: :eek:

Don was between 12 and 14 when he did these?? Woah!!

A voice inside my head seems to have the following to say, addressing me of course:
"Go home, son. You have no hope whatsoever."
:(
ashek
06-08-2011, 12:02 PM
WOAO....This is really nice drawing ....Thanks for share Dave