DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition - Journey from Sketch to Screen was a special exhibit at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) in Spokane, Washington.
According to MAC:
“From the makers of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls, comes an extraordinary exhibition celebrating over 25 years of DreamWorks Animation.”
The main character of Kung Fu Panda is Po, a panda with an endearing combination of enthusiasm and vulnerability. Along with the Furious Five (Tigress, Crane, Monkey, Viper, and Mantis), he battles a cast of powerful villains to bring peace to the land. According to the display:
“One of the greatest challenges for the makers of Kung Fu Panda (2008) was to create a fighting style unique to each character. They relied on the expertise of their animators to compose authentic kung fu moves and postures based on the distinct physicality of each animal.”
Shown above is Mantis Study by Nicolas Marlet. Pencil, marker, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Tigress Study by Nicolas Marlet. Pencil, marker, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Viper Study by Nicolas Marlet. Pencil, marker, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Kung Fu Po on Rock by Christophe Lautrette. Marker, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Golden Bear by Christophe Lautrette. Pencil, digital paint, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Monkey Study by Tony Siruno. Pencil, marker, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Tai Lung by Oliver Malric. Pencil, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Pointing Crane by Christophe Lautrette. Colour pencil, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Po Balancing with Props by Christophe Lautrette. Marker, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Po Study by Nicolas Marlet. Pencil, marker, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Po with Shifu in Hand by Christophe Lautrette. Marker, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Po Balancing by Christophe Lautrette. Graphite, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Crane Study by Nicolas Marlet. Pencil, marker, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Po Waving by Christophe Lautrette. Colour pencil, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Pensive Po by Christophe Lautrette. Marker, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Po Squashes Tai Lung by Christophe Lautrette. Graphite, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Character Lineup by Nicolas Marlet. Pencil, marker, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Shifu Study by Nicolas Marlet. Pencil, marker, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Po in Shade by Christophe Lautrette. Pencil, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
Shown above is Mr Ping Study by Nicolas Marlet. Pencil, marker, Kung Fu Panda, 2008.
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DreamWorks: Gromit in the Greenhouse (museum tour)
Portland Art Museum: Isaka Shamsud-Din, Black artist (museum tour)
Portland Art Museum: 17th century paintings (museum tour)
Missoula Art Museum: Within and Without (photo diary)
Missoula Art Museum: Burnt Fossils (photo diary)
Museum of Glass: Some Lalique vases (museum tour)
Museum of Glass: Some glass artists (photo diary)