Original oil painting on paper for two-page spread illustration to Bambi: A Life in the Woods by Felix Salten, translated from the German by Whittaker Chambers. Paper: 14¾x23", image: approx. 10½x20".
Depicts Bambi and mother at waterfront. Included is a copy of the book signed by both artists.
Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson have worked as a creative team for over 26 years. Together they have illustrated over 45 children’s books, including Dr. Seuss's My Many Colored Days, Garrison Keillor's Cat, You Better Come Home, and Jon Scieszka's The Frog Prince, Continued. Their 2000 release, I Walk At Night, was recognized as one of The New York Times Best Illustrated Books. They are the recipients of a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators and have been recognized by Communication Arts, Print, and Graphis. Lou and Steve provided set and character development for Pixar’s Toy Story and A Bug’s Life. They live in Moraga, California.
