(With a Little Help from Bonkers 🤖🎨)
If you’ve been following my journey, you know I’m aiming for the stars — or more specifically, Imagineering HQ. That’s right: I’m preparing to apply for my dream job as a Disney artist. It’s a huge dream, but with decades of artwork behind me, a fierce creative spirit, and my AI assistant Bonkers at my side, I’m finally making it happen.
Together, we reviewed my archive and selected the top 15 pieces for my Disney portfolio. These works showcase storytelling, character, emotion, imagination, and my ability to bring both traditional and digital worlds to life.
Every piece here was chosen with care. Below is the first wave of my Disney dream portfolio:
1. Punk Woman with Mohawk
Watercolor and ink exploding with attitude. Bold lines, fierce stance — she’s got big villain or rebel sidekick energy.
2. Breakdown
Digital drawing capturing the weight of the world on one person’s shoulders. Emotion is a story, and this one hits home.
3. Cherub Girl
A stylized, fantasy character — delicate yet strong. She’s got the soul of a fairytale.
4. Shhh…
Marker and pastel drama with a fashion twist. She’s mischievous, stylish, and maybe holding a secret.
5. Leopard Coat Woman
Inspired by street fashion, club culture, and unapologetic personalities. Full of sass and story.
6. BlueBoo
A surreal study of the human form in cool hues. Dreamy, moody, and utterly unique.
7. Harvest Dove
Watercolor wings lift off the paper in this radiant tribute to peace and imagination.
8. Life Drawing – Multicolor Nude
A burst of classical form meets wild energy. This is figure drawing on its own terms.
9. Still Life with Man at Breakfast
A subtle narrative. What is he thinking? Quiet, reflective, and grounded in real life.
10. Guitar in the Swirl
Abstract, emotional, and musical. This painting radiates movement and sound, with a faceless musician at its center — the spirit of imagination made visible.
11. Zebra
Simplicity and grace in black ink. Nature reduced to pure contrast and rhythm.
12. Larry the Leopard
Watch out — he sees you. Color and detail meet intensity in this animal study with a wild heart.
13. Kobe Bryant
A tribute to greatness. Stylized vector art with motion and mood.
14. Mary Beth's Puppy
"One ear up, one ear down, and a whole lot of love in between — meet the perfectly imperfect pup who’s mastered the art of looking adorable and slightly confused at the same time." 🐶💙
15. Gangster’s Alley – Concert Poster
Bold, gritty, and unforgettable. A hand-drawn event poster with flavor and flair — Al Capone style.
💬 Why These 15?
With Bonkers’ help, I picked pieces that show:
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Character development
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Emotional storytelling
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Strong use of media (digital, watercolor, pastel, ink)
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Narrative composition
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A unique artistic voice
Disney needs artists who bring worlds to life — and that’s exactly what I do.
🚀 What’s Next?
I’m assembling a professional PDF with these 15 images and polished captions (Bonkers is already on it). I’m also organizing my physical portfolio, prepping my resume, and dreaming big.
Want to follow the journey?
🔗 danjoyceart.com
Got feedback or want to help open a magic door or two?
📬 Reach out — I’m all ears (and brushstrokes).
Thanks for believing in the dream.
And thank you Bonkers, you digital genius.
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by Dan and Bonkers
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