Tag: Artist
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Artist Ashley Taylor Headed to EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Renowned artist Ashley Taylor will be at the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. After an initial announcement this morning about artists at the festival that included Taylor’s name, more details were shared on her social media. In the announcement, Taylor shared a graphic with dates that she will be appearing at the Festival…
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Disney Legend Charles Boyer Passes Away Leaving Behind a Magical Legacy
Disney Legend Charles Boyer, a portrait painter for Disney, passed away on February 8, 2021 in Ontario, California. Boyer originally came to Disneyland for a “temporary” job in 1960. This turned into a 39 career. Boyer held the distinction of being Disneyland’s first full-time artist. Eventually, he became Disneyland’s master illustrator. “You always remember the…
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A Chat with Erin Lefler, Artist and Host of The Drawing Board
Many people have taken time during quarantine to tap into their creative side and start new projects. The last few months have been no exception for artist Erin Lefler. Erin is a licensed Lucasfilms LTD and Marvel artist, who explores many of the characters we love through her art. She’s traveled the country and has…
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A Tale as Old as Time: Paige O’Hara Shares Memories during Happily Ever After Hours with the Walt Disney Family Museum
As the Walt Disney Family Museum remains closed, it continues to provide some amazing virtual experiences for members and guests alike. I have now participated in a few of the “Happily Ever After Hours” events, and I absolutely love them! It’s a unique experience for all ages, and a great look at what is offered…
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Pumpkintown – An Interview with Don Carson
On Wednesday, May 6th at 7:00pm PST, DAPS MAGIC is proud to share an interview with theme park attraction creator and concept designer Don Carson. Mr. Carson is a veteran in the field, with numerous credits any Disney fan will instantly recognize – including the designs of Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland, and Walt Disney World’s…
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Details and Merchandise Materialize For Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary
Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary is quickly approaching at Disneyland. This favorite attraction will celebrate 50 years on August 9th. A special after-hours event will begin August 7th, however, and special merchandise will be first available for those attending. Haunted Mansion Merchandise Many items that are being made for the special event might only be available…
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Disney Park Music Playlists on Apple Music to Celebrate Upcoming Play App
Disney Parks has a Play app that will make wait times more entertaining for guests. But what do you do when you’re outside of the lines and want that Disney magic? In addition to the Play app, Disney Music has released Playlists on Apple Music that bring together several songs corresponding to the parks of…
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Disneyland Sketch Artist – DAPsCast Episode 69
Annie was able to present how she became a Disneyland sketch artist at the D23 Expo.
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Marvel Comics News Digest 9/26 – 9/31/16
This week for Marvel Comics news has Deadpool doing Shakespeare, a couple of secret variant covers, Prowler’s preview, Doctor Strange’s new series, and Civil War’s epic issue 6. Deadpool Does Shakespeare –Your First Look at DEADPOOL #21! New York, NY—September 28th, 2016 — This October, the Merc With a Mouth is crashing headlong into Marvel…
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Artist Spotlight: Ashleymarie Lively aka Sey Studios
Hey guys! I’m so happy to be bringing this artist into the Spotlight series. Ashleymarie is not only extremely talented and creative, she and I went through the same Art Program at California State Long Beach. Go Beach! I’m very excited to be able to let you all know about her adorable and hand painted…
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Bridget McCarty: Disneyland Resort Pumpkin Carver Extraordinaire!
If you’ve been able to visit the Disneyland Resort during the Halloweentime festivities, you may have caught a very unique experience taking place inside Big Thunder Ranch! Disney artists have spent the last two months creating incredible pieces of art by scultping characters and themes into real pumpkins! I was lucky enough to interview artist,…
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Marvel Has All Star Team For Miracleman
Morrison, Quesada, Milligan & Allred Unite – Your New Look at ALL-NEW MIRACLEMAN ANNUAL #1! New Stories From The Industry’s Biggest Creators Coming This December! It was the series that changed comics forever, injecting new sophistication into the medium and becoming one of the most significant works in comic history. Marvel is proud to present…
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Artist Watch Program Ending
Guests walking down Main Street, USA at Disneyland today might have noticed a change in the windows of the Fortuosity shop. They were clean. The signs detailing the artist watches no longer are painted on the windows of Fortuosity. The Artist Watch program will be ending its run. One cast member indicated that the…
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Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light, Dead at 54
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Known as the “Painter of Light,” Thomas Kinkade is dead at the age of 54. According to a statement from his family, the famed artist died at his home in Los Gatos, California of what appeared to be natural causes. According to his wife Nanette, “Thom provided a…