Lavalle Lee

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 ❤️ effects animation! I did some effects studies in 2013-14 I’d love to show, what do you say? Here is some rain effects, it could use some work.

Studying Rocko from Pebble and the Penguin! He is the tritagonist, and extremely grouchy. You can tell from my EXTREMELY dark lines I was a little stressed at the moment of drawing this. When a million things are happening all at once, pick up a pencil and let out those feelings.

Wednesday Wisdom! Life is too short, stand on your tippy toes. 🦶🦶

WOOHOO!! 100,000 SUBSCRIBERS!! Thank you everyone for supporting my channel! You are the best fans in the WORLD! And this video is dedicated to YOU! Thank you for being part of my awesome adventure! And and and, don’t forget to Spread the Avocado! youtube.com/watch?v=sDpLRS…

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!! We are BBQing today and I can’t wait to have seconds, thirds and maybe even fourths! I love the 4th!! 💥🎇🥑🎉🧨 Happy Birthday America! #4thofJuly #4thofjuly2025

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

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!

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…

Hello Washington State! Why are you so cold in June?! I met Ernie Reyes Jr., which was amazing! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze is my all-time favorite TMNT anything. He was one of my inspirations to learn martial arts.

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

HOLD UP!!! Are we already half way through 2025?! That’s Zany to the max! Gossamer Jr. (aka Hair Monster) study! I love the OG Tiny Toons! Even in the theme song they say, “A cartoon work of art.” And that it is!

HAPPY FATHERS DAY! I drew this picture for my dad and he loved it! YAY! I want to wish a Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there, you are AWESOME! #FathersDay #HappyFathersDay 💚💪💚💪

Happy Father’s Day! Do you have a favorite Disney Dad?

Here is the same test from yesterday’s post just slower. Now you can see the frames clearly!

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…

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO @DemirPixel !!!!! You win the Brave Little Toaster Giveaway! I will be messaging you soon to get your details. I think I will do more giveaways soon, this was GREAT!

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