"Fall is for squirrels. The joyous abundance of nuts falling off the trees.. makes them want to dance. You've seen them move- with the ease and lightness of Astaire. Their swooping tails like the chiffon of Ginger's dress... strike up the band with some sweeping melody and watch the show. It's pretty colorful! I love Autumn."
Today they danced through my brain to that Gershwin tune...
You must look at these and think of this....
I certainly do and did as I drew them.
It is one of my very favorite pieces of Disney Animation.
The squirrels are so perfectly- exactingly, anthropomorphic.
So human in expression and gesture and yet -
so, damn, squirrel like.
I especially love the girl. And her "Gek-oop sound"
Oh, that squirrel scene is my absolute favorite part of Sword and the Stone and one of the reasons I love that movie so dang much! You nailed all the reasons it's so great. And I have to say you did a fabulous job with your squirrels' tails mimicking elegant gowns and long coat tails. So much wonderful movement and line. Super cute, Kelly. :)
I love this movie! The squirrels, and most definitely Madam Mimm, not to mention Merlin in bermuda shorts years before Genie from Aladdin tried the same look. And I love your drawings, such great movement! Great Fall mood.
I adore your illustrations and your taste for music! How fabulous! It's puts me in the mood for nuts and dancing! I love your characters. You just bring them to life. Yesterday I had the chance to speak to Eric Barclay and we were both laughing over you humor. You are one very funny lady indeed! Love your humor girly. You keep us in stitches.
Best to you.
V
Fantastic! You have mad skillz, Kel!