Chief O'Hara, Mickey Mouse

MEDIUM: Original Photostat Model Sheet
IMAGE SIZE: 14" x 11"
YEAR: 1971
SKU: CCV4505

ABOUT THE IMAGE: The character of Chief O'Hara was conceived by Floyd Gottfredson and Merrill De Maris. He first appeared in 1939 as part of the serial newspaper strip "Mickey Mouse Outwits the Phantom Blot." This original comic design was re-used for the video game "Mickey Mouse Kindergarten" in 2000. This model sheet shows signs of light production wear: staple holes in upper left corner.

ABOUT THE MEDIUM: Photostat Model Sheets are reference guides used by animators to ensure consistency in character design, proportions, and expressions throughout a film. These printed sheets typically feature multiple poses, facial expressions, and turnarounds of a character, often photocopied from finalized drawings by lead animators. Model sheets help maintain uniformity in animation by providing a standard reference for all artists working on a character, preventing visual discrepancies between different scenes.