Disney artist focus: Lorelay Bove

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A wonderful young artist originally from Spain, Lorelay Bove just saw her first picture book released by Disney Press, "Toy Story Ride 'em Cowboy!". It's printed on this very cool paper stock and has a truly authentic vintage look and feel that compliments her illustrations perfectly.

Here's the front & back paper cover





I love the book's hardcover!



I asked her about including her initials on the building blocks on this page. She told me that the editors told her to "sneak something in" as a hidden surprise so here it is:



She also told me that she's done the same for her animation work on 'The Princess and the Frog', apparently she is in the film so I'm watching for her!

Lorelay is a visual development artist at WDAS and had previously attended the Pixar art internship program. They were the ones who'd recommended her for this 'Toy Story' project.

Her next project is the Little Golden Book edition of Disney's 'The Princess and the Frog' hitting stores next month.

This is the poster she designed for the special exhibit at WDAS produced by the studio's ARL of her work celebrating pieces she'd done in Paris, Barcelona and Rome. Two other artists also showcased their photography - excellent!






These two are my own favorites:





drawing in the Louvre with her sister

Her prints are available for purchase at:

lorelaybove1 on Etsy - Lorelay Bove's Store

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Princess and the Frog Little Golden Book!

So I just got a copy of the Princess and the Frog Little Golden Book, that I illustrated. It printed out a bit darker but I'm happy with it overall. It will be available in October!!!

Lorelay Bove

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Show 31 Disney Talent Development Alumni

Behind the Scenes Disney's Talent Development Program

even if it’s, you know, a commercial that lasts three weeks. You learn something from it.”

It’s finally here – my exclusive podcast for Animation Mentor! It marks a few firsts: my first podcast in over a year; my first roundtable with five guests; my first women guests! Since this is an exclusive, you’ll need to head over to Animation Mentor to listen and download the show. My focus for this show was to grab five artists at Disney who recently went through the Talent Development Program at Disney and talk about how they got there and what it’s like to work at the studio. My guests include Story Artist Jeremy Spears, Visual Development Artist Lorelay Bove, Rough Inbetweener/Jack of all Trades Joe Pitt, 2D Animator Sarah Airriess, and CG Animator (and Animation Mentor alumni) Kira Lehtomaki.

Show 31* – Disney Talent Development Alumni (*Animation Mentor Exclusive)- The Animation Podcast