Toby Bluth
Toby Bluth | |
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| Born | July 11, 1940 Texas, United States |
| Died | October 31, 2013 (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Painter, animator, background artist, production designer, theater/film director |
Frederick L. "Toby" Bluth (July 11, 1940 – October 31, 2013) was a Texas-born American illustrator who worked on many Disney films and others as animator, Background artist and Production designer.[1] He had a long career writing and illustrating children's books,[2] not to mention performing and or directing, nearly one hundred musicals, both on Broadway and off.[3] His artwork is prominently displayed at most of the Disney theme parks around the world. He was the younger brother of Don Bluth, whom he collaborated with on both theater and animation.[citation needed]
Style
Bluth noted Gustaf Tenggren, whom Walt Disney actively recruited to work on the breakthrough film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs[4] as being a big inspiration throughout his career.[3] When asked how he approached each of his watercolor masterpieces, Toby described his intent as
"Creating the moment that you think you saw ... How one remembers a film is often different from the actual film itself."[5]
The use of chiaroscuro was apparent in Bluth's work. These subtle variations of light and shade create depth, life and warm, yet cool shadows to each scene. This lends a heightened delineation of character and allows his subjects much more of a unique, almost animated, existence within the painting.[citation needed]
Death
He died on October 31, 2013 in Los Angeles, California following a stroke.[6]
Filmography
| Film | Year | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers | 2004 | Art Director |
| The Tigger Movie | 2000 | Additional Background Artist / Stylest |
| Babes in Toyland | 1997 | Director / Lyricist / Background Designer / Character Designer |
| The Story of Santa Claus | 1996 | Director |
| Alvin & the Chipmunks | 1983 | Character Designer / Production Designer |
| The Smurfs | 1981 | Background Stylist |
| A Chipmunk Christmas | 1981 | Production Designer |
| Banjo the Woodpile Cat | 1979 | Writer (uncredited) |
References
- ^ http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/tobybluth/HomePage.aspx
- ^ Books written and illustrated by Toby Bluth:
- Bluth, Toby (ed.) (1995). Disney's Cinderella: Dreams Do Come True (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-242-1.
{{cite book}}:|first=has generic name (help) - Bluth, Toby (ed.) (1994). Disney's Dopey Loses the Diamonds (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-150-9.
{{cite book}}:|first=has generic name (help) - Bluth, Toby (ed.) (1994). Snow White's Escape (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-153-0.
{{cite book}}:|first=has generic name (help) - Bluth, Toby (ed.) (1985). Tenderfoot (First ed.). Children's Press. ISBN 978-0-516-09166-2.
{{cite book}}:|first=has generic name (help) - Bluth, Toby (ed.) (1983). Siegfried's Silent Night (First ed.). Ideals Children's Books. ISBN 978-0-8249-8059-7.
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- Bluth, Toby (ed.) (1995). Disney's Cinderella: Dreams Do Come True (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-242-1.
- ^ a b "Toby Bluth at ED Chasen Fine Art". Archived from the original on 2008-10-05. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
- ^ "Gustaf Tenggren IMDb profile". Archived from the original on 2008-10-05. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
- ^ "ART THAT MOVES THE HEART - Toby Bluth". Archived from the original on 2008-10-05. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
- ^ "Toby Bluth R.I.P." - article by Jerry Beck on Animation Scoop; November 6, 2013; retrieved November 6, 2013.
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