Mike Gabriel is a legendary animation director, art director, and animator who has spent a large portion of his career contributing to award-winning animated feature films at Walt Disney Studios.

This is the first collection of his work. The first half of this art book is a showcase of his personal paintings and artwork. The second half is a showcase of his paintings and artwork for the Walt Disney Studios, including Frankenweenie, Pocahontas, and American Dog (Bolt).

Also included are tributes and reminiscences from leading creators who have worked alongside Mike Gabriel during his career:

• Lorelay Bove: Art Director, Walt Disney Animation
• Chris Buck: Film Animation Director, Walt Disney Animation
• Hendel Butoy: Animator and Feature Film Animation Director
• Randy Cartwright: Animator and Story Sketch Artist
• Darrell Van Citters Supervising Director, Walt Disney AnimationStudios
• Paul Felix Production Designer, Walt Disney Animation Studios
• Will Finn: Animation Artist
• Jennifer Grant Castrup: Educator
• Ralph Eggleston: Production Designer, Pixar Animation Studios
• Tony Fucile: Animator, Walt Disney Animation Studios
• Michael Giaimo: Art Director, Walt Disney Animation Studios
• Eric Goldberg: Animator & Director, Walt Disney Animation Studios
• Don Hahn: Producer
• Mark Henn: Supervising Animator and Director, Walt Disney Animation Studios
• Glen Keane: Directing Animator
• Lisa Keene: Associate Production Designer, Walt Disney Animation Studios
• Jim Kim: Character Designer, Walt Disney Animation Studios
• Bill Kroyer: Director and Educator
• Sue Kroyer: Educator
• Brittney Lee: Art Director, Walt Disney Animation Studios
• John Musker: Writer and Director, Walt Disney Animation Studios
• Nik Ranieri: Supervising Animator, Walt Disney Animation Studios
• Colin Stimpson: Production Designer
• Ellen Woodbury: Former Disney Directing Animator