DISNEY/PIXAR THE ART OF PIXAR HC

On its 25th anniversary, Disney/Pixar The Art of Pixar HC offers an intimate, behind‑the‑scenes tour of the studio’s color scripts and visual process. This revised, expanded edition collects the sequential paintings that determine lighting, mood, and tone for Pixar’s beloved films, from early favorites to recent releases such as Soul and Onward. Foreword by Ralph Eggleston and introductions by Sharon Calahan and Harley Jessup anchor the volume in Pixar’s creative lineage. Written and art-directed by Pixar creatives, the book presents the color scripts as narrative scaffolding—how a scene’s palette, lighting, and composition support character and story through key moments. Rich in imagery and process notes, The Art of Pixar is a treasure for animation fans, design students, and anyone curious about how masterful visuals are built from script to screen.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of Disney and Pixar animation who love behind-the-scenes art
• Design students or aspiring animators studying color scripts and lighting decisions
• Readers who enjoy concept art, storyboarding, and visual storytelling
• Creative professionals who appreciate high-quality art books and the evolution of Pixar's style