Don Bluth

FOX 10 News came by the Don Bluth University class and did a story about our school. Get a behind the scenes look at one of the classes in progress and meet some of our students. Hope you can join our next class and learn 2d traditional animation with us. Thank you for watching!…

They say, laughter is the best medicine. I couldn’t agree more. Find happiness in what you do, and who you do it with. Everything else is just noise. - Don

I love the character of Jacquimo because his spirit is so uplifting all of the time. He never stops singing and flapping his wings to encourage all to feel the same as he does. But of course, he is a romantic, after all he is french and dressed as a charlatan which is a happy…

On this day 43 years ago, “The Secret of NIMH” was released in theaters! Whenever anyone asks Don Bluth which of his films is his favorite, his answer is always the same, NIMH. Here is my digital study of Mrs. Brisby!

Happy 43rd Anniversary to our first film, "The Secret of NIMH." And to all those fabulous artists that made it possible. Thinking about it now, remembering how we were all so very innocent. It was such a magical time, and something that I will always cherish. - Don

The cast of Hazbin Hotel were so kind to serenade me with the song, “Somewhere Out There.” I found out most of them are Theater brats, and I love Theater. They are such wonderful people who always spread joy when they sing. - Don

I love the TMNT! The cartoon, movies, and even the original and extremely difficult NES game. So! Meeting Kevin Eastman was surreal. Nicest dude, found out he lives here in Arizona. Wouldn’t it be amazing for Don and Kevin to collaborate on something? I am going to try my hardest…

What a great surprise to run in to Jodi Benson here in Washington. Seeing her again brought back such wonderful memories creating Thumbelina. Jodi is a superstar. - Don

I never thought someone would turn me a Funko Pop. What do you say, does it look like me? - Don

This weekend I will be at the Washington State Summer Con, Saturday and Sunday. I will be bringing copies of my autobiography and doing live drawings this weekend. If you get a chance, come by and say hello. - Don

This is my first “run cycle” pencil test I did while learning from @DonBluth back in 2009. As you can see, practically no details have been added, it’s the construction of the character only. As I was taught, start with the believably of the motion, and ask myself does the…

Studying animation will open your eyes in more ways than you can imagine. Our new full year class starts at the end of the month. Come join us and I will walk you through the thought process that I personally use to animate. donbluthuniversity.com - Don

Here is another How-To-Draw video, this time of a character from my first children's book, "Yuki - Star of the Sea." Just like before, I would love to see your drawing attempts of this sweet character. - Don

When someone asks, “Which film was your favorite to work on?” My answer is always the same, The Secret of NIMH. It was when we were young and filled with adventure. - Don

Here is some more 1984 concepts from Beauty and the Beast, including full color posters. - Don

Often I think about what I would have done with the Beauty and the Beast story. The one I saw in my head. Here are some of my concepts from 1984. - Don

"Marry her?!" Robin Hood, 1973 by Milt Kahl.

WOOHOO!! Here is my first credit as "Director of Photography" and it is AWESOME! I had the honor of being part of "The Masters of Cinema Series - The Secret of NIMH" blu-ray release! There is a 19 minute segment called, "A Way To Go Home" that features @DonBluth talking all about…

Performing in front an audience can be the scariest thing one has to do. I have felt that tingle in my gut every time I had to speak in front of an audience. But Chanticleer, has absolutely no fear of speaking or singing to the world. I envy him. - Don