Porky Pig Character Model Drawing Signed by Alex Ignatiev

Porky Pig

MEDIUM: Original Character Model Drawing
IMAGE SIZE: 14” x 10.5"
PRODUCTION: Looney Tunes, c. 1960s
SKU: CCV3301

ABOUT THE MEDIUM: A model sheet shows each character from various angles and with different expressions. Since a number of animators work on a single cartoon, the model sheet ensures that a consistent look is maintained throughout the production.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Alexander B. Ignatiev (April 16, 1913 - October 12, 1995) is a Russian-born American animator and layout artist. Ignatiev grew up in San Francisco and in the 1930s received a scholarship to study with Millard Sheets, Phil Paradise, and Lawrence Murphy. His watercolor paintings are American Scene works done with transparent and opaque paints. In addition, he produced murals and animated film art for a number of Hollywood studios including Walt Disney, Warner Bros., and Hanna-Barbera.