Peter ellenshaw was activelived in california england, ireland. Ellenshaw, andrews, luske, and the sherman brothers all became disney legends, an honor bestowed on people who make extraordinary and integral contributions to the walt disney company. As a movie matte or backdrop artist, the britishborn peter ellenshaw painted scenes that will play forever in the movieola of fans minds. William peter ellenshaw may 24, 19 february 12, 2007 was an angloamerican matte designer and special effects creator who worked on many disney features. See more ideas about disney fine art, disney art and fine art. Jun 19, 20 in 1993, peter ellenshaw was named a disney legend. His first major project was the 1936 film things to come. In my defense, i didnt really work on it much in june, but also, it was just super hard. Peter ellenshaw 67 vintage large framed print twilight. Peter harrison ellenshaw spring winnie the pooh 16x12 le 195 giclee canvas. I have a ellenshaw framed painting 29x22 twilight surf, and. A graduate of the royal academy of arts in england, peter ellenshaw was brought to california by walter disney in 1947 to work on disney productions. Peter ellenshaw made a career out of mixing fantasy with reality to make makebelieve worlds come to life and also, conversely, mixing reality with fantasy to allow the real world to enter into. Peter ellenshaw passed away at the age of ninetythree in santa barbara, california on february 12, 2007, and a number of tributes have already appeared on the various disney oriented websites.
As the premier special effects artist for walt disney studios for 30 years, academy awardwinner peter ellenshaw made fantasy reality for kids of all ages. Disneys the black hole in 1976 was ellenshaws last film for disney studios, viewed both as an artistic masterpiece and a cinematic failure. Pooh soccer limited edition giclee on canvas, licensed disney fine art by peter ellenshaw paintings and disney prints by artist peter ellenshaw. Peter ellenshaw signed sweeps dance deluxe limited. This man is mostly known as a matte artist for some of disneys greatest movies. Peter ellenshaw wallpapers, art, print, painting wallpaper. See more ideas about disney art, disney fine art and disney love.
Disney s the black hole in 1976 was ellenshaw s last film for disney studios, viewed both as an artistic masterpiece and a cinematic failure. Hidden behind the membershiponly barrier of the disney movie club is a longdelayed, longmissed key feature from the mouse, walts masterful superproduction of the timeless jules verne classic. This is a framed 1967 lithograph a print of peter ellenshaws twilight surf published by franklin picture company and sold through sears retail stores. Bruce wrote and designed books about disney parks and such famous disney figures as the sherman brothers, peter ellenshaw and herb ryman. In 1993, peter ellenshaw was named a disney legend. Peter ellenshaw was born on may 24, 19 in london, england as william samuel cook ellenshaw. Unfollow peter ellenshaw to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ellenshaw s biological father had family living in wilton castle, near enniscorthy, ireland, and prior to his fathers death, peter had been attending a private school in which he was taught, among other things, fine social graces. The art of peter ellenshaw, which inspired the wildly popular winnie the pooh in the garden series of disney collectibles and merchandise.
The art of peter ellenshaw this and more can be found among the 50,000 works of art offered by artusa, the worlds source for collectible art. Pooh soccer limited edition giclee on canvas, licensed disney fine art by peter ellenshaw paintings and. A collection of his breathtaking art was published in 1996 as the garden within. H shepard disney in right hand corner small print from poohs garden by peter ellenshaw the walt disney gallery 26 x 16 with out border 29 x 26 14 with borderunframed in excellant condition i do not ship outside the continental united states i accept paypal, check or. Many sons growing up in the shadow of a famous father feel that they want to carve their own paths in life. Ellenshaw began to broaden his hollywood horizons at that point, working on superman iv with son harrison in 1984. Peter ellenshaw paintings for sale peter ellenshaw art. Disney movie magic forced the darby ogill cameras to see the. In his spare time, peter primarily painted sailing ships and, later, seascapes. A renowned sea and landscape artist, peter created paintings that look real enough to step into. The facebook page for the creative works of peter ellenshaw, harrison ellenshaw and michael c. Peter ellenshaw signed book walt disney studio artist the garden within 1996 classic walt disney studio auctions by saturdays toys presents.
Peter ellenshaw path to the secret garden this is one of more than 50,000 works of art offered by artusa, the worlds source for collectible art. From poohs garden bordered in white reads with in the border based on the winnie the pooh works by a. His first major project was the 1936 74 years ago movie things to come. Going to the matte for disney peter ellenshaw, bruce gordon, david mumford on. Peter ellenshaw california england, ireland, 19 2007 coastal scene. The duo continued on to create a piece for 20,000 leagues under the sea, which peter considers his introduction to hollywood. That was me, says harrison ellenshaw, son of disney legend and master painter peter ellenshaw, who won an oscar for his visual effects work on mary poppins and was nominated a total of five times for the academy award. Jun 26, 2019 disney legend peter ellenshaws colorful approach established the gaelic atmosphere of the settings, while his matte paintings masterfully completed the transformation of disneys burbank lot and its movie environs into a romanticized vision of the emerald isle. They first collaborated on disneys 1979 the black hole, then created a series of collaborative artworks, we can fly, to celebrate disneys 50th anniversary of peter pan. Ellenshaws father died in 1921, and his mother soon married the groundskeeper on an estate in kent. The late peter ellenshaw produced a number of paintings for disney, including this delightful series featuring winnie the pooh and his friends in their classic incarnations. Beyond that, the site names what it believes to be the 50 greatest matte paintings, including imagery from such classics as mary poppins above to nearmisses.
He could take these rough bits of film that walt or bill walsh or robert stevenson would hand him and then with just a few flicks of a brush extend a halfbuilt set. Mouseplanet remembering peter ellenshaw by wade sampson. The website writes a thorough history of the art of matte painting, singling out accomplished artists like walter percy day, peter ellenshaw, mark sullivan and more. Overview for peter ellenshaw turner classic movies. Peter ellenshaw original art, peter ellenshaw disney fine. Peter ellenshaw 67 vintage large framed print twilight surf. Their first in a series of collaborative works celebrated the 50th anniversary of walt disney s, peter pan. He first worked in matte painting for producer alexander korda on such films as things to come 1936, and later on such powell and. Peter ellenshaw is known for seascape and landscape painting, illustration. When disney decided to make 20,000 leagues under the sea, ellenshaw moved to hollywood to work on the film. This man is mostly known as a matte artist for some of disney s greatest movies. Born in england in 19, peter ellenshaw was a successful landscape painter whose work in the film industry spanned seven decades. Peter ellenshaw ocean signed numbered limited edition print rare disney art.
Ellenshaws biological father had family living in wilton castle, near enniscorthy, ireland, and prior to his fathers death, peter had been attending a private school in which he was taught, among other things, fine social graces. William samuel cook peter ellenshaw may 24, 19 february 12, 2007 was an english matte designer and special effects creator who worked on many disney features. It was walt disney who introduced peter to the beauty of the desert. Over the next four decades, ellenshaw worked on the largest and mostchallenging projects the disney studios madeand won two academy awards for his work. Selected works, nineteen twentynine to nineteen eightythree, shreveport, 1983.
After world war ii, he worked on movies like quo vadis until he was recruited by walt disney studios to work on their. Their first in a series of collaborative works celebrated the 50th anniversary of walt disneys, peter pan. Peter ellenshaw original disney art, disney fine art. Peter ellenshaw british american artist for sale 9 listings. In all, peter contributed to more than 30 disney feature films. Disney artist peter ellenshaw finds the ultimate backdrop. Peter ellenshaw the glisten of new york sn world trade center pre 911 stunning.
Disney legend peter ellenshaws colorful approach established the gaelic atmosphere of the settings, while his matte paintings masterfully completed the transformation of disneys burbank lot and its movie environs into a romanticized vision of the emerald isle. Peter ellenshaw shows a whole other side to his talents. Since leaving his wdi post in 2005, he had been serving as show producer and creative consultant for thewalt disney family museum. The work of peter ellenshaw is represented in both public and private galleries. Peter ellenshaw artist keywords and quick facts peter. He died on february 12, 2007 in santa barbara, california, usa. He is known for his work on mary poppins 1964, bedknobs and broomsticks 1971 and 20,000 leagues under the sea 1954. All of these places exist in disney films because peter ellenshaw was an absolute master of matte painting. I have a ellenshaw framed painting 29x22 twilight surf. Peter ellenshaw archives artinsights film art gallery. Sep 24, 2011 william peter ellenshaw may 24, 19 february 12, 2007 was an angloamerican matte designer and special effects creator who worked on many disney features. Peter ellenshaw indiana art paintings for sale ebay. Peter ellenshaw, selected works, 19291983 peter ellenshaw on. Sweeps dance deluxe is a limited edition giclee on stretched canvas, dx numbered 950 and hand signed by peter ellenshaw 192007.
Ellenshaws biological father had family living in wilton castle, near enniscorthy, ireland, and prior to his fathers death, peter had been attending a private school in. William peter ellenshaw may 24, 19 february 12, 2007 was an angloamerican awardwinning matte designer and special effects creator who worked on many disney features. Ellenshaw s father died in 1921, and his mother soon married the groundskeeper on an estate in kent. He first worked in matte painting for producer alexander korda on such films as things to. William peter ellenshaw may 24, 19 97 years ago feb. After world war ii, he worked on movies like quo vadis until he was. The frame has a few chips on the left side, poster measures 29 x 26. Jun 02, 2018 this is a framed 1967 lithograph a print of peter ellenshaws twilight surf published by franklin picture company and sold through sears retail stores. Hence the fact that i started it in may and just finished in july. Peter ellenshaw was already known for his artistry, having been in the film industry since the late 30s. Ellenshaws father died in 1921 and his mother soon married the groundskeeper on an estate in kent.
Percy day, ellenshaw learned the visual trickery of matte painting on films like thief of baghdad 1940 and black narcissus 1947. In this book, he shows some of his and the disney familys favorite paintings. Peter ellenshaw signed book walt disney studio artist the. The work of peter ellenshaw is represented in both public and private galleries worldwide. Peter ellenshaw magical memories featuring disney fine art. Percy day, ellenshaw learned the visual trickery of matte painting on films like thief of. Mouseplanet celebrating disney legend peter ellenshaw by. He also lived, and painted, in california, and later ireland when already in his eighties he was commissioned to paint scenes from films produced by disney studios. Peter ellenshaw and harrison ellenshaw, both prolific and decorated artists, are father and son. Being a big disney fan, i had to check this book out. Peter ellenshaw original art, peter ellenshaw disney fine art. The story of how peter first became interested in art is about as dramatic as his paintings. Peter ellenshaw 192007, whose artistic career spanned more than seven decades, was considered the premier seascape and landscape artist of his generation, but he was also a motion picture art director, an academy award winning special effects artist, and official disney legend. Movie maker hemel hempstead, hertfordshire, march 1980.
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