That’s right! Witness the legendary Disney/Lewis Carroll illustrated character Alice in Wonderland evolve from pencil test to final animation—a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the artistry of classic animation.
Here’s a whimsy fact: The voice of Alice, Kathryn Beaumont, was part of the team nominated at the 24th Academy Awards for Scoring of a Musical Picture, honoring composer Oliver Wallace for his enchanting work on the film.
INYIM Did You Know? The magic of Alice in Wonderland wasn’t just in the story—it was in the sketch.
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- Before final animation, Disney artists created pencil tests to experiment with movement and emotion. These raw sketches were the blueprint for Alice’s whimsical journey.
- Kathryn Beaumont, the voice of Alice, also performed as the live-action reference model, acting out scenes so animators could study her gestures and expressions.
- The film’s surreal visuals were inspired by Mary Blair’s concept art, whose bold colors and abstract shapes helped define Wonderland’s dreamlike aesthetic.
- Disney’s adaptation blended elements from two Lewis Carroll novels: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass—a rare dual-source approach for the studio.
- Composer Oliver Wallace earned an Oscar nomination for his musical score, which captured the film’s eccentric rhythm and emotional undertones.
Watch the transformation unfold
