--- In SkunkworksAMA_at_yahoogroups.com, "inkwell_01" <inkwell_01@...> wrote:
>
> For those interested in animation/illustration,
> Ollie Johnston passed away Monday, age 95.
>
> For those not familiar with the name, Ollie Johnston was
> one of Disney's "Nine Old Men" who pioneered the art of
> classic animation. If you've seen Snow White, Bambi, or
> Robin Hood you know his work. A lot of artist credit Robin
> Hood for getting them interested in drawing funny animals.
>
> A huge talent is gone. He was the last of the "Nine". :(
>
> Btw- If you cry during the scene where Bambi's mother is shot
> you can thank/blame, Ollie.
>
> Mmmm....To come back in town to read about this...Indeed we have
lost one of our Greats, P.S guys could you bring me up to speed had to
inspect some meat out of town...(Job thing).
Received on Wed Apr 16 2008 - 13:27:34 CDT