Toby Bluth

Toby Bluth
Toby Bluth
Born	Frederick L. Bluth; July 11, 1940; Texas, United States
Died	October 31, 2013 (aged 73); Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Painter, animator, background artist, production designer, theater director, film director
Years active	1977–2013
Relatives	Don Bluth (brother)

Frederick L. "Toby" Bluth (July 11, 1940 – October 31, 2013) was an American illustrator who worked on many Disney films and others as animator, background artist, and production designer.^[1] He had a long career writing and illustrating children's books,^[2] as well as performing and directing, nearly one hundred musicals, both on Broadway and off.^[3] His artwork is prominently displayed at most of the Disney theme parks around the world. He was the younger brother of Don Bluth, whom he collaborated with on both theater and animation.

Style

Gustaf Tenggren^[4] was a big inspiration throughout Bluth's career.^[3] When asked how he approached each of his watercolor masterpieces, Toby described his intent as

Creating the moment that you think you saw ... How one remembers a film is often different from the actual film itself.^[5]

In addition to his work on Disney films, Bluth created a large portfolio of erotic gay art, as well as commissioned illustrations for gay businesses and publications like The Advocate.^[6]

Death

He died on October 31, 2013, in Los Angeles, California, following a stroke. He was survived by his long time partner, Jack Griffith, and his older brother Don Bluth.^[7]

Filmography

Film	Year	Credit
Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers	2004	Art director
The Tigger Movie	2000	Additional background artist / Stylist
Babes in Toyland	1997	Director / Lyricist / Background designer / Character designer
The Story of Santa Claus	1996	Director
Alvin and the Chipmunks	1983	Character designer / Production designer
The Smurfs	1981	Background stylist
A Chipmunk Christmas	1981	Production designer
Banjo the Woodpile Cat	1979	Writer (uncredited)

References

^ "Remembering Fred /Aka Toby".
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Books written and illustrated by Toby Bluth:
- Bluth, Toby, ed. (1995). Disney's Cinderella: Dreams Do Come True (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-242-1.
- Bluth, Toby, ed. (1994). Disney's Dopey Loses the Diamonds (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-150-9.
- Bluth, Toby, ed. (1994). Snow White's Escape (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-153-0.
- Bluth, Toby, ed. (1985). Tenderfoot (First ed.). Children's Press. ISBN 978-0-516-09166-2.
- Bluth, Toby, ed. (1983). Siegfried's Silent Night (First ed.). Ideals Children's Books. ISBN 978-0-8249-8059-7.
^ ^a ^b "Toby Bluth at ED Chasen Fine Art". Archived from the original on 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
^ "Gustaf Tenggren IMDb profile". IMDb. Archived from the original on 2009-11-18. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
^ "ART THAT MOVES THE HEART - Toby Bluth". Archived from the original on 2007-09-04. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
^ Harrity, Christopher. "#TBT: The Erotic Art of Toby Bluth". The Advocate. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
^ "Toby Bluth R.I.P." - article by Jerry Beck on Animation Scoop; November 6, 2013; retrieved November 6, 2013.

External links

[1] "Remembering Fred /Aka Toby".

[2] Books written and illustrated by Toby Bluth:
Bluth, Toby, ed. (1995). Disney's Cinderella: Dreams Do Come True (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-242-1.

Bluth, Toby, ed. (1994). Disney's Dopey Loses the Diamonds (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-150-9.

Bluth, Toby, ed. (1994). Snow White's Escape (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-153-0.

Bluth, Toby, ed. (1985). Tenderfoot (First ed.). Children's Press. ISBN 978-0-516-09166-2.

Bluth, Toby, ed. (1983). Siegfried's Silent Night (First ed.). Ideals Children's Books. ISBN 978-0-8249-8059-7.

[3] Bluth, Toby, ed. (1995). Disney's Cinderella: Dreams Do Come True (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-242-1.

[4] Bluth, Toby, ed. (1994). Disney's Dopey Loses the Diamonds (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-150-9.

[5] Bluth, Toby, ed. (1994). Snow White's Escape (First ed.). Mouse Works. ISBN 978-1-57082-153-0.

[6] Bluth, Toby, ed. (1985). Tenderfoot (First ed.). Children's Press. ISBN 978-0-516-09166-2.

[7] Bluth, Toby, ed. (1983). Siegfried's Silent Night (First ed.). Ideals Children's Books. ISBN 978-0-8249-8059-7.

[fineart333-3] "Toby Bluth at ED Chasen Fine Art". Archived from the original on 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2008-10-05.

[4] "Gustaf Tenggren IMDb profile". IMDb. Archived from the original on 2009-11-18. Retrieved 2008-10-05.

[5] "ART THAT MOVES THE HEART - Toby Bluth". Archived from the original on 2007-09-04. Retrieved 2008-10-05.

[6] Harrity, Christopher. "#TBT: The Erotic Art of Toby Bluth". The Advocate. Retrieved 1 November 2022.

[7] "Toby Bluth R.I.P." - article by Jerry Beck on Animation Scoop; November 6, 2013; retrieved November 6, 2013.

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