Computer Animation Arts

Peter Ellenshaw - Matte Painter and VFX Pioneer (Documentary) by VFX Geek Peter Ellensaw started work at Walt Disney Studios beginning with their first completely live action feature film, Treasure Island (1950). He went on to work on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) and Mary Poppins (1964), for which he won an Academy Award. He retired after his work on The Black Hole (1979), but contributed matte paintings for Dick Tracy (1990). His son Harrison is also an Academy Award-winning effects designer. After Peter Ellenshaw retired from the film business, he dedicated his life to his passion for painting. Numerous works were created, of both Disney and non-Disney themed subjects, which have been highly collected. He was named a Disney Legend in 1993.

I wanted to share the events of this weekend, which saw myself and two old friends exhibit together at the Horsebridge, Whitstable.  Many thanks to all those who popped down to support us.  It was a great show and very well-recieved.  What follows is a selection of 'before and after' shots cataloging the build-up, private view and exhibited work.  Special thanks to Tom Beg for snapping on our behalf.  Phil Cooper (left) and Phill Hosking (right)