Walt Disney Art Classics Convention 2004 - Part 2
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After making sure to turn the “cel�? over (the color is applied to the back?), students were instructed to “break in�? their brush, stir the paint, “load�? the brush with the correct color, then “float�? it onto the appropriate area. Vandoli demonstrated as students gamely followed.

As soon as paint hit cel, comments began filling the room.

“She makes this look so easy!�?

“I don’t think I can do this…�?

“Oops. I went over a line.�?

As Vandoli kept things moving along (“Now that we’ve finished with the Black, let’s move on to the Grayed Blue 1-A.�?), students became alternately frustrated or more confident.

“Well, I’m ready for the next color.�?

“Wait! Wait!�?

“You don’t want to have to do this if you have palsy…�?

“Are we having fun yet?�?

But with Professor Hodgkin’s encouragement, and Master Inker and Painter Vandoli’s support, everyone soon found that they were, indeed, creating an actual animation cel.

As the hour long session came to an end, someone asked Vandoli how long it would take her to paint a similar cel. When she matter-of-factly said 15 to 20 minutes, it gave all a real appreciation for the work done by generations of inkers and painters who created the classic Disney animated films of the past. When asked “Did everyone have a good time?�? the class erupted in cheers and applause.

There was a half hour break between classes, allowing time for some “yearbook�? signing, as well as resetting of the rooms. “Students�? compared notes, and found their way to their next classroom.