If you are looking for original, hand-painted, and outstanding quality art, I would suggest looking into Disney art by the well-known Don "Ducky" Williams. His skill as an artist and his depictions of characters are superb. Straight-forward, classic depictions of spot on characters. He is amazing. Do a Google search for him and I think you will enjoy what he produces.
He ranks right up there with John Hench and Charles Boyer.
"Ducky" has a large fan-following from the
Disney Cruise Line as he appears as a Disney artist on the ships about 8+ times per year. He is on all the major cruises (transatlantic, Panama crossing, etc) and is very approachable and drawing all the time.
His work has appeared all over Disney World since the '80's. He has done much of the character images that is seen in advertisements for Walt Disney World. He creates most of the Cast Member lithographs that are offered throughout the year.
You can find his original works at the Art of Disney stores in Walt Disney World. You can call them to see what is currently available, but fair warning, most of his originals sell before they even make it to the gallery floor. Occassionaly, you can bid on "Ducky" originals during the cruises where he is appearing. The original works are hard to get, but well worth the effort to own a handsome, amazing quality, hand painted Disney work of art. Of course, the lithographs are great too and can round out a collection.
Enjoy,
Daniel
