The Life and Career of Mary Blair
Mary Blair was an American artist, animation concept artist, colorist, and designer. Born in McAlester, Oklahoma, she later moved to Texas and then to Morgan Hill, California. After attending San José State University, she won a scholarship to the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles, graduating in 1933. Her professional journey included roles at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and the Ub Iwerks Studio before joining Walt Disney Productions in 1940.
During her decade of work with Disney, Blair contributed color styling to films such as Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan. She also worked on Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros following a research tour of South American countries. Her design work extended to the It's a Small World attraction, as well as various murals in Disney parks and hotels.
Illustrative Work and Design Legacy
Beyond animation, Blair was a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. She created advertising campaigns for companies such as Nabisco and Maxwell House, and illustrated several Little Golden Books, including I Can Fly. Her design portfolio also included:
- Christmas and Easter sets for Radio City Music Hall
- Designs for Bonwit Teller
- Theatrical sets
- Ceramic and tile murals
In 1991, she was inducted as a Disney Legend. Blair passed away in Soquel, California.
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