While all six animators boast impressive resumes, Goldberg, Henn, and Kim have contributed to the creation of so many iconic animated characters for Walt Disney Animation Studios that even some of their fellow artists were starstruck to be featured with them in the series. From Olaf ( Frozen) and Genie ( Aladdin) to Mirabel ( Encanto) and Simba ( The Lion King), the unique series demystifies the animation process as the animators step from behind the camera to guide you along the way-while also sharing their own journey to pursuing a career in animation.Īll six episodes of Sketchbook debut on the streaming service on Wednesday, April 27.Ĭapili joined her fellow Sketchbook stars Eric Goldberg, Mark Henn, Jin Kim, Hyun Min Lee, and Samantha Vilfort, along with series executive producer and director Jason Sterman, at an in-person press junket to discuss how the show reveals the magic behind the animation process.

In each installment, an animator provides step-by-step instructions on how to draw a beloved Disney character-one that the instructor was either integral in creating or has a special connection to. “Don’t stand in your own way and don’t count yourself out,” she added.Ĭapili is one of six talented animators from Walt Disney Animation Studios starring in the series that dares the young and young at heart to pick up the pencil and draw. Whether you’re interested in pursuing animation or simply want to learn how to doodle your favorite characters, the series is beneficial for every skill level. “I wanted to be able to tell kids that you can do it,” animator Gabby Capili said about her decision to participate in Sketchbook, a brand-new instructional documentary series coming to Disney+.

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