Eyvind Earle

American, 1916 - 2000. Eyvind Earle was a painter, illustrator, and author. He was well-known for his styling and illustration additions to Disney's film backgrounds during the 1950s. The illustrator was born in New York on April 26, 1916. Eyvind Earle and developed an interest in painting since he was 10. The painter showcased his work at the age of 14 in France. The artist's first exhibition took place in 1937 at the Charles Morgan Galleries in New York. During this time, Eyvind Earle's artwork at auction portrayed realistic style. During the 1940s, Earle created Christmas card artworks for the American Artist Group. Earle was hired by Walt Disney Productions, to assist in painting their animated background for Goofy. He also received recognition for the background painting of For Whom the Bulls Toil. Eyvind Earle's drawings and paintings also garnered Academy Awards for animated films like Plunk and Boom, Toot, and Whistle.

In 1966, Earle dedicated himself to painting full-time. Most of Eyvind Earle's paintings at online auction from this time included watercolors, sculptures, drawings, oils, serigraphs, and scratchboards. Eyvind Earle's artworks involve paintings and serigraphs. Eyvind Earle's paintings featured simple dreamy landscapes in shades of greens and deep blues. The artist was presented with the Windsor McCay lifetime achievement award in 1998. The illustrator died on July 20, 2000, of esophageal cancer in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Today, Eyvind Earle's artworks are exhibited at the Rahr West Art Museum, Arizona State University Art Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Eyvind Earle's drawings for sale often come up at solo exhibitions. Collectors can also find Eyvind Earle's paintings for sale at many auctions. Eyvind Earle's drawing at auction is available with leading auction houses. Today, Eyvind Earle's artwork for sale also attracts Disney animation art collectors.