Disney Dialogues

Denyse Klette ~ Disney Dialogues: Conversations with the Magic Makers#denyseklette #disneyarytist #disneyart #artofdisney EPISODE: 39Denyse’s journey began at age four when she spent hours copying a "How to Draw" book. Years later, she discovered that the book was written by a Disney artist, foreshadowing her eventual career. At age eight, she famously told her parents she wanted to quit...

Jeff Barnes ~ Disney Dialogues: Conversations with the Magic Makers#jeffbarnes #disneyauthor #drjeffreybarnes #thewisdomofwalt #ProfessorJeffreyBarnes #mrdisneylandEPISODE: 38Jeff Barnes is the best-selling author of The Wisdom of Walt: Leadership Lessons from the Happiest Place on Earth and Beyond the Wisdom of Walt: Life Lessons from the Most Magical Place on Earth. Known as Dr. Disneyland, he t...

Gary Pilla~ Disney Dialogues: Conversations with the Magic Makers#garypilla #garypillaart #garypillaartist #disneyart #disneyartist #fanartistthatspecializesinDisneyEPISODE: 37EXECUTIVE LEVEL CREATIVE DIRECTORSMALL BRANDS, MONSTER BRANDS, MOMS & POPSBRANDING, CREATIVE DIRECTION, ART DIRECTION, COPY DIRECTIONOVER 80 AWARDS IN ALL MEDIUMS. DIGITAL, TRADITIONAL, EXPERIENTIAL.LIVED IN LA, SAN FRAN...

Ken Bruce ~ Disney Dialogues: Conversations with the Magic Makers#kenbruce #disneyanimator #animator #disneyimagineering #waltdisneyimagineer #disneyinterview #disneyauthor #waltdisneytikiroom #disneytikiroom EPISODE 36Emmy Award-winner Ken Bruce has built a remarkable career in animation, contributing to the industry in a wide range of creative roles. His work includes serving as an animation tim...

Joe Lanzisero~ Disney Dialogues: Conversations with the Magic Makers #joelanzisero #disneyanimator #animator #disneyimagineering #waltdisneyimagineer #disneyinterview #disneycruiselines #disneyresturants #disneyauthor #disneyanimator EPISODE 35Joe’s creative career can simply be described as magical. A spectacular journey with 37 years at Disney, Joe began as an animator and worked his way up to t...

Ryan Christenson (known by the pseudonym ARCY) is an graffiti artist and muralist. He has created numerous murals and live paintings throughout the USA,  England, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Australia, and other locales. In 2012, Christenson quit his father's landscaping business to start an art and design company called RC Murals. In the summer of 2015, he went on a tour where he first used th...

Michael Provenza is a celebrated international artist known for his unique style of interpreting licensed Disney characters. BONUS EPISODE Michael Provenza has a totally original perception of nature and landscape. His oil paintings reveal a successful blend of the old with the new, merging a realistic and remarkable dimensional quality with a surreal and magical environment – in a truly distincti...

Rick Farmiloe is an animator and sequence director who has worked for various studios, including Walt Disney Animation Studios, Rich Animation Studios and DreamWorks. Rick has been animating for over 30 years, and is best known for bringing life to Disney sidekicks Scuttle, LeFou, and Abu in the beloved Academy Award-winning films The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.  ​​Rick’s ea...

Brian Hull is a voice actor and impressionist. He is also known for his Disney Impressions on his Youtube channel and he is very satisfied of him voicing Count Dracula. A master voice actor, gifted impressionist, and passionate Disney Parks enthusiast. Brian first gained recognition through his viral impressions on YouTube, which eventually led to incredible collaborations with major studios and a...

Jason Ratner holds a degree from the prestigious Pratt Institute and is a proud alumnus of the Disney College Program. He has worked professionally with Disney and with Loungefly, bringing his creative talents to iconic brands. Jason Ratner is a passionate creative designer and Disney Artist featured at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. Jason holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and Commu...

Martha Blanding is a Disney Legend with more than 50 years of dedicated service to The Walt Disney Company and is also an accomplished author. Tim O’Day is a highly respected Disney historian, recognized for his deep knowledge and preservation of Disney history. Martha Blanding, an initial frontline cast member and later a member of Disneyland Park management, helped put the “happy” in “The Happie...

John Coulter is a former Disney cast member who performed as Prince Charming and Tarzan at Walt Disney World. He is also an influential fashion model for ads and catalogs, and a successful Disney artist featured in shops and galleries worldwide. John Coulter was born in Tucson, Arizona. He spent two years studying illustration on an art scholarship at the University of Arizona. He continued his st...

Author Steven M. Barrett paid his first visit to Disneyland, California as a child and to Walt Disney World in the late 1980s. He fell headlong under the spell of the Disney Parks and Cruise Ships and visits often to search for Hidden Mickeys. His three books (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and the Disney Cruise Ships) in the Hidden Mickeys series are arranged as scavenger hunts to maximize effici...

Bill Burns is one of the most well-known and highly respected cosplay tribute artists, celebrated for bringing iconic characters to life with remarkable authenticity. His work spans the worlds of Marvel, Star Wars, DC Comics, and even tributes honoring Walt Disney himself. For more exclusive interviews join us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@PeteMcDevittShow/featured Original YouTube air da...

Wonderful World of Animation specializes in rare, one-of-a-kind vintage Disney art such as pre-war Master Set-Ups and Concept Art by such legends as Mary Blair and Gustaf Tenggren in addition to Peanuts Comic Strips.  We love that we get to sell the most fun art in the world! - Our clients love that we’re constantly on the hunt for that special piece! Since 1993, Wonderful World of Animation has b...

Theron Skees is a former innovator with Walt Disney Imagineering and a master storyteller. His creative legacy spans theme parks, destinations, resorts, and cruise ships, bringing immersive narratives to life around the world. Theron is a highly adaptive, senior creative executive with 30 years experience assembling and leading multi-disciplined, cross-functional teams in the Themed Entertainment...

Jason W. Christman is a minimalist and vintage-style artist who has built a successful career as a freelance creative director. His work includes licensed art collaborations with Lucasfilm on Star Wars projects. Jason William Christman has a minimalist and vintage style that is inspired by any number of searingly sci-fi, unapologetically geeky pop-culture touchstones, from Star Wars to Saul Bass. ...

Bob Weis is the former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, as well as a respected author and speaker. He is an accomplished entertainment development executive with decades of experience bringing immersive stories and destinations to life. Bob was named president of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) in January 2016, after being responsible for all creative and design aspects of the Shanghai Disney...

Stephanie is a Rhode Island School of Design graduate known for specializing in illustration and character design. Her work includes collaborations with Random House and Little Golden Books, among others. Steph is a California-based artist specializing in illustration and character design for animation. Her childhood spent in the woods of New England sparked her love for animals and the natural wo...

Martin Hsu is a contemporary artist whose work reflects traditional Asian aesthetics. His art has been exhibited in Disney galleries in California and Florida through Disney. Martin Hsu is a contemporary artist renowned for his iconic and imaginative works that blend traditional Asian aesthetics with modern narratives. Based in San Francisco, Hsu first discovered his love for art in his grandparen...

Scott Burroughs has worked as a video game animator for Sega and as a featured animator for Walt Disney. He is now regarded as one of the most revered artists in the mid-century modern commercial style. Scott “Scooter” Burroughs is a painter, illustrator and designer working in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated with his BA from Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California in 1994....

Mark Daniel has turned his 25 plus years of experience as an actor, Television Warm up Host, stand up comedian and improv actor into a professional career as a Comedic Host, Emcee, and Live Personality. Specializing in but not limited to hosting and moderating Live Events, Shows, Keynotes, and Conventions  For more exclusive interviews join us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@PeteMcDevittSho...

James is a writer, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and author of   How Does Disney Do That?  and  Where Are We Going So Fast?    His background also includes being a blogger for the Chicago Tribune Media Group,  and columnist for the  Chicago Tribune  and Pioneer Press, along with being an adjunct professor and Communications Advisory Board Member for the School of Communications at Loyola...

Beau Hufford is an author and illustrator of three books with a diverse creative career. He spent over 20 years teaching caricature and drawing, while also finding success as a professional photographer. With a degree in Photography and Design, Beau tackles his work with a precise hand, an attention to detail and an exhausting excitement for color and composition. He has designed countless brands...

Rob Surette has performed over 4,000 speed painting shows worldwide and holds six world records for his artistry. His work has been acknowledged by Barack Obama and published in Time magazine . Rob Surette has been drawing since the age of three and is a graduate of Saint Anselm College, launching a career that has taken him to national television appearances on the Today Show, Good Morning Americ...