The second in a series of drawings to commemorate my favorite character designs in the world of animated film. This will be a two week series, and I have 13 characters picked out.
Have any good-looking characters in mind that you think I should draw? Send me your requests for number 14!
2) Kenai
Kenai from Disney’s Brother Bear has played a pivotal role in my personal drawing style. He resembles Kala in many ways: for example, the mass he carries lower in his body gives him a plushy weight while thinning him out elsewhere. His paws resemble Kala hands, too, having think, round pads. Kenai’s facial expressions in the film are artistic turn-ons for me, as are his body movements and the way his clumsy bear frame carries all that fur. My favorite thing about Kenai is the role of skin and fur bunched around the nape of his neck and hanging down to his chest. It resembles the loose fur on a dog or cat’s neck, which you might be tempted to grab, stretch, and knead just to see how flexible it is. I’ve used this “neck hoodie” on wolf designs for years, and I’ve found that it’s a great way to make a thin character look fluffy without putting apparent weight on it.
Love me some Kenai, and I’m forever grateful for the things I’ve stolen from him.
Drawing by me, pose original, character ©Disney
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