Disney Magazines fall 2000 issue.
In an article giving tribute to Marc Davis on page 74, Tim ODay wrote the following words.
Marc wasnt overtly sentimental; he was always looking to the future. However, his wistful side showed itself on July 17, 1996, when he participated in an event at Disneyland and was asked to give a few remarks. Marc said that he didnt get to come to the park very often anymore, but found it tremendously exciting and appreciated everyones kind applause. He then paused and said that looking out over the Magic Kingdom reminded him of fellow Disney colleagues no longer with us. Gee, he added, they left something wonderful behind. So did Marc Davis.
But with the ever-changing attractions at Disneyland there is little left to say that anymore. Most of what they left behind is gone or has been altered by minds other then their own. Marc Davis was an artist as were the other nine old men of Disney. But Marc probably had more influence on the Disneyland park attractions then most. Some artists sculpt, some paint, some draw, some animate. Walt and Marc made their imaginations come to life. Something no person had ever done before. You wouldnt change a sculpture by Michelangelo or a painting by Da Vinci to make them more modern with the times or to reflect the success of a movie so that people can better relate to it. So why would you destroy the art of Disneyland and its legendary artists?
"You hate to repeat yourself. I don't like to make sequels to my pictures. I like to take a new thing and develop something, a new concept."
-Walt Disney
In an article giving tribute to Marc Davis on page 74, Tim ODay wrote the following words.
Marc wasnt overtly sentimental; he was always looking to the future. However, his wistful side showed itself on July 17, 1996, when he participated in an event at Disneyland and was asked to give a few remarks. Marc said that he didnt get to come to the park very often anymore, but found it tremendously exciting and appreciated everyones kind applause. He then paused and said that looking out over the Magic Kingdom reminded him of fellow Disney colleagues no longer with us. Gee, he added, they left something wonderful behind. So did Marc Davis.
But with the ever-changing attractions at Disneyland there is little left to say that anymore. Most of what they left behind is gone or has been altered by minds other then their own. Marc Davis was an artist as were the other nine old men of Disney. But Marc probably had more influence on the Disneyland park attractions then most. Some artists sculpt, some paint, some draw, some animate. Walt and Marc made their imaginations come to life. Something no person had ever done before. You wouldnt change a sculpture by Michelangelo or a painting by Da Vinci to make them more modern with the times or to reflect the success of a movie so that people can better relate to it. So why would you destroy the art of Disneyland and its legendary artists?
"You hate to repeat yourself. I don't like to make sequels to my pictures. I like to take a new thing and develop something, a new concept."
-Walt Disney
