cartoon modern

Cartoon Modern pt.9

Todays update is more Cartoon Modern, We are almost done with this book. I only have a few little things left to upload. Enjoy these beautiful scans from Amid Amidi book.

cm35 18.png

cm35 19.png

cm32 27.png

cm32 28.png

cm32 25.png

cm35 6.png

cm35 14.png

cm35 15.png

cm35 16.png


cm35A.png

Cartoon Modern pt.8

Todays post is more Cartoon Modern. We are almost done covering this book. Enjoy!

aop 33 10.png

aop 33 11A.png

aop 33 26.png

aop 33 42.png

aop 33.png

cm 35 9.png

cm35 32.png

Mister Magoo

Todays post is all about Mister Magoo. The iconic UPA animation character. The scans below are from Amid Amidi’s beautiful book titled CARTOON MODERN, STYLES AND DESIGN IN FIFTIES ANIMATION. ENJOY!

aop 33 35.png


aop 33 36.png

aop 33 37.png

aop 33 38.png


aop 33 40.png

Animation Studios Of The 1950’s pt.2

Todays post is more animation studios from the 1950s. This post is still part of my Cartoon Modern series. Its such a beautiful book I must share it all. Enjoy!

aop 33 4.png

cm35 23.png

cm35 43.png

Animation Studios Of The 1950's pt.1

Hey! hope you enjoyed your weekend, I was busy building IKEA furniture. Todays update is more Cartoon Modern by Amid Amidi. Below are a few scans from some animation studios of the 1950s and around so. I will post the rest of the alphabet during the week.

CM 17.png


CM 30.png


cm32 4.png



cm32 19.png

aop 33 2.png

1950's Animation Inspirations

Todays blog post are some beautiful pages from Amid Amidi book Cartoon Modern. Check it out if you want to know more about animation in the 1950’s. A great book. Enjoy!

CM 13.png

CM 14.png

CM 23.png

CM 25.png

CM 26.png


cm32 18.png

Cartoon Modern pt.7

Todays update is a massive upload from Amid Amidi book Cartoon Modern; Style and Design in Fifties Animation.

Punchy De Leon 1950

Punchy De Leon 1950


Jules Engle’s Magoo BackGrounds

Jules Engle’s Magoo BackGrounds


Jule's Engel’s Magoo BackGround

Jule's Engel’s Magoo BackGround


cm32 5.png

The Littlest Giant 1955

The Littlest Giant 1955


Peter Pan 1953

Peter Pan 1953


101 Dalmatians 1961

101 Dalmatians 1961


The Matador and The Troubadour 1956

The Matador and The Troubadour 1956


cm35 20.png

Sleeping Beauty 1959

Sleeping Beauty 1959


Destination Earth 1956

Destination Earth 1956


Coppertone Suntan Lotion Commercial

Coppertone Suntan Lotion Commercial

UNITED PRODUCTIONS of AMERICA

Todays update is more Cartoon Modern, I want to high light one of my favorite animation studios. United Productions of America or UPA for short. They made some amazing works of art. True mastery from everyone involved. The images below are from the book by amid amidi.

Flat Hatting 1946

Flat Hatting 1946


The Jaywalker 1956

The Jaywalker 1956


aop 33 28.png

aop 33 30.png

aop 33 31.png

aop 33 32.png

aop 33 33.png

Designer Ed Benedict's And Some Of His Hanna-Barbera Studios Work

Todays update are some beautiful and nostalgic Hanna-Barbera Studios stuff. These pages are from the book Cartoon Modern by Amid Amidi. A brief introduction to the iconic studio can be found in Amidi’s book. I grew up watching these on the cartoon network. They where great, they remain great. True works of masters.

On a side note. Amid Amidi has his own blog about animation. I highly suggest you check it out. Visit WWW.CARTOONBREW.COM

cm32 1.png




Cartoon Modern pt.1

Todays update is the start of a new book for the club! It’s a favorite of mine for many reasons. For starters I just love the 1950 art style of the smaller animation studios. It was a time in history where a lot really talented people got together and experimented. The booming economy fueled the growth of the modern cartoon look. The book Carton Modern by Amid Amidi is packed with beautiful images of the area. Pick it up if you want to learn more.

Toot Whistle Plunk and Boom 1953

Toot Whistle Plunk and Boom 1953


Toot Whistle Plunk and Boom 1953

Toot Whistle Plunk and Boom 1953


Toot Whistle Plunk and Boom 1953

Toot Whistle Plunk and Boom 1953


Petroushka 1956

Petroushka 1956


CM.png

CM 21.png

BG concept by Jules Engel for The Alvin Show 1961

BG concept by Jules Engel for The Alvin Show 1961