' 80s ANIMATION PRODUCTION CEL /BACKGROUND Filmation Artist CHRISTMAS CARTOON
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:51077259 | Age: 1970-Now |
| Original/Reproduction: Original Production Art | Artwork Type: Production Cel |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States | Studio/Show: Filmation |
original pre-production hand-drawn/painted Acetate Cel with the matching hand-painted background sheet behind it -- done by noted Filmation Animation artist, Sherry (Sheri) Dawn Wheeler (California/Oregon: 1952-...) -- also included is the original pencil/colored pencil sketch for this cel -- this piece shows a group of disreputable looking people staring through a store display window, with Stuffy the Stocking looking on in dismay -- this piece disp...lays amazing workmanship with considerable detail and superb skill --
-- this work measures 9 by 12 in. --
-- I have included two pictures of a letter and envelope found with this item and helping to establish this was truely by Ms. Wheeler - these are NOT included with the Cel --
-- this piece was from an Animated Christmas Story with Ms. Wheeler's art, that was apparently never produced - probably from the late 1980s/early '90s period and titled 'The Christmas Stocking' or 'Maggi Magic and Stuffy the Christmas Stocking, ' written by Dora Pohl --
-- some of the tape on the edges is yellowed and coming loose / a little bow to the acetate sheet but in nice shape otherwise --
-- we are listing additional artistry from Ms. Wheeler --
-- gleaned from the web and local sources:
*Sherry (Sheri) Dawn Wheeler (born c.1952 )
raised in Vallejo, California
other locations: Lebanon, Oregon/Harrisburg, Oregon
California Institute of the Arts graduate, studied under Benny Worsham and Chuck Jones
worked for Filmation: mid 1970s-1980s
1970s/80s- 15 or more TV cartoon series including: 'BraveStarr;' 'He-Man;' 'She-Ra;' 'Darkstar;' among others / 1990s- Video Game animation:
'The Adventures of Willy Beamish;' 'Sid & Al's Incredible Toons;' 'King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride;' 'Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside;' 'The Incredible Toon Machine'
from Sega-16 site:
"Willy Beamish -- The original game was an idea crafted by Jeff Tunnell (Tribes, Rise of the Dragon), who envisioned the PC as a great medium for creating an interactive cartoon. He joined forces with artist Sheri Wheeler, who had worked for Disney and Filmation Studios, and began to experiment with different concepts about Willy and his universe. When the character finally took shape, the wizards at Dynamix began the arduous task of fusing those techniques used in traditional animation with the latest computer technology. Wheeler enlisted the aid of two more accomplished artists, Rene Garcia and Pat Clark, and together they set out to bring Willy to life..."
bustatoons blog:
...She-Ra and Bow flirt!
Here are a lot of images from the She-Ra season one episode "The Wizard", in which we see She-Ra and Bow flirting for one single scene. The animator of this piece was almost definitely Sherri Wheeler, who was known for inserting moments of passion into her character-emotive sequences! Look carefully at each frame and observe the numerous little moments in which the characters touch each other. Firstly, Bow knowingly looks at the audience and collapses into She-Ra's arms; secondly he playfully pulls She-Ra's lovely locks, prompting her to giggle; and most surprising of all we see She-Ra run her hand across Bow's chest, which he clearly enjoys!..."* --
Free Local pick-up is an option. Out-of-country buyers are welcome, but overseas shipping is more.
Each week we post a number of interesting items that have been purchased from Oregon Estate Sales-shipping can be recalculated and combined with multiple purchases-please let me do the calculating for combined shipments before paying. Thank you for visiting our site.
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-- this work measures 9 by 12 in. --
-- I have included two pictures of a letter and envelope found with this item and helping to establish this was truely by Ms. Wheeler - these are NOT included with the Cel --
-- this piece was from an Animated Christmas Story with Ms. Wheeler's art, that was apparently never produced - probably from the late 1980s/early '90s period and titled 'The Christmas Stocking' or 'Maggi Magic and Stuffy the Christmas Stocking, ' written by Dora Pohl --
-- some of the tape on the edges is yellowed and coming loose / a little bow to the acetate sheet but in nice shape otherwise --
-- we are listing additional artistry from Ms. Wheeler --
-- gleaned from the web and local sources:
*Sherry (Sheri) Dawn Wheeler (born c.1952 )
raised in Vallejo, California
other locations: Lebanon, Oregon/Harrisburg, Oregon
California Institute of the Arts graduate, studied under Benny Worsham and Chuck Jones
worked for Filmation: mid 1970s-1980s
1970s/80s- 15 or more TV cartoon series including: 'BraveStarr;' 'He-Man;' 'She-Ra;' 'Darkstar;' among others / 1990s- Video Game animation:
'The Adventures of Willy Beamish;' 'Sid & Al's Incredible Toons;' 'King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride;' 'Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside;' 'The Incredible Toon Machine'
from Sega-16 site:
"Willy Beamish -- The original game was an idea crafted by Jeff Tunnell (Tribes, Rise of the Dragon), who envisioned the PC as a great medium for creating an interactive cartoon. He joined forces with artist Sheri Wheeler, who had worked for Disney and Filmation Studios, and began to experiment with different concepts about Willy and his universe. When the character finally took shape, the wizards at Dynamix began the arduous task of fusing those techniques used in traditional animation with the latest computer technology. Wheeler enlisted the aid of two more accomplished artists, Rene Garcia and Pat Clark, and together they set out to bring Willy to life..."
bustatoons blog:
...She-Ra and Bow flirt!
Here are a lot of images from the She-Ra season one episode "The Wizard", in which we see She-Ra and Bow flirting for one single scene. The animator of this piece was almost definitely Sherri Wheeler, who was known for inserting moments of passion into her character-emotive sequences! Look carefully at each frame and observe the numerous little moments in which the characters touch each other. Firstly, Bow knowingly looks at the audience and collapses into She-Ra's arms; secondly he playfully pulls She-Ra's lovely locks, prompting her to giggle; and most surprising of all we see She-Ra run her hand across Bow's chest, which he clearly enjoys!..."* --
Free Local pick-up is an option. Out-of-country buyers are welcome, but overseas shipping is more.
Each week we post a number of interesting items that have been purchased from Oregon Estate Sales-shipping can be recalculated and combined with multiple purchases-please let me do the calculating for combined shipments before paying. Thank you for visiting our site.
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