Special Tiki Custom Vinylmation Released At WonderGround Gallery Opening

For Disney art fans, Disney will be opening a WonderGround Gallery at Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney and as part of the celebrations, a custom Vinylmation by Disney Artist Robert Jimenez will have a special custom Vinylmation available at the event. Robert Jimenez will be at the opening weekend on March 6-7, 2015 from 5 p.m. -7:30 p.m.

Here’s a better look at my 1/1 custom #painted #Pele #Disney #Vinylmation figure. This will be available at my signing March 6-7 at Disney World’s #wondergroundgallery in the Marketplace Co-Op! If you’re in the Orlando area that weekend drop by and say hi! #artofdisney #painting #theenchantedtikiroom #disneyworld #disney #vinylfigure

Here are some of the details on the event:

WonderGround Grand Opening with Michael Lewis Glover, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Robert Jimenez, and Jerrod Maruyama

March 6 – March 7

WonderGround Gallery, Marketplace Co-Op, Downtown Disney® District

Have you heard the exciting news? WonderGround Gallery is coming to the Walt Disney World® Resort! To kick off the Grand Opening, Disney Artists Michael Lewis Glover, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Robert Jimenez, and Jerrod Maruyama will be on hand for special appearances and signings March 6-7, 2015 at WonderGround Gallery in Marketplace Co-Op at Downtown Disney® Marketplace. Be sure to stop by and join the fun!

Michael Lewis Glover and Jerrod Maruyama – March 6-7, 2015 from 1 p.m. -3:30 p.m.

Jasmine Becket-Griffith and Robert Jimenez – March 6-7, 2015 from 5 p.m. -7:30 p.m.

 

Michael Lewis Glover

Michael is a professional fine art photographer born and raised on Florida’s west coast. He has a love for the outdoors and always has his camera with him to capture life’s fleeting moments. With interests in architectural photography, as well as nature and landscapes, Michael has always had a passion for creating something different. He uses this to his advantage when taking photos for new pieces of artwork. He has taken various workshops which have allowed him to travel to a variety of beautiful locations in pursuit of his artistic career. His work has been published in several venues including books, magazines, covers, and calendars.

 

Jerrod Maruyama

Jerrod Maruyama is a freelance illustrator specializing in cute character concepts and design. He earned a degree in Illustration from San Jose State University and began his career as an art director in the children’s educational software market.  Since becoming a full-time freelance artist, his client list includes several industry leaders in the entertainment and toy world. Born and raised in San Jose, CA, Jerrod currently resides in Sacramento, CA.

 

Jasmine Becket-Griffith

A lifelong Disney fan, Jasmine Becket-Griffith spent her childhood visiting the parks, watching Disney films, and of course – creating art!  Originally hailing from Walt’s home state of Missouri, Jasmine now resides in Florida.  Despite living next door to Disney World (and visiting a couple of times every week!) Jasmine also finds time to regularly travel to Disneyland® in California, Disneyland Paris®, and Tokyo Disney® as well!

Jasmine began her art career at the age of five, selling paintings door-to-door.   By the time she was 17, her “professional” painting career was in full-swing when she started her online art website in 1997.  Ever since, she has been painting fulltime.  Jasmine’s artwork can be found in many books, magazines, lines of licensed merchandise, and in public and private collections throughout the world.  Her other primary art gallery is also on Disney property – Pop Gallery at Downtown Disney West Side at the Walt Disney World Resort!  In addition to her new paintings with WonderGround Gallery, you may also have seen her co-branded Disney/Jasmine Becket-Griffith creations through the Bradford Exchange and Hamilton Collection.

 

Robert Jimenez

Robert’s imagination and desire to draw were first fueled by his frequent visits to the corner newsstand in his Brooklyn neighborhood to purchase comic books, especially those that featured the art of Neal Adams, George Perez, and Jim Aparo. Later, the films seen on local TV, everything from the comedies of Abbott & Costello and The Marx Brothers, B Monster movies, and especially the Planet of the Apes series, left a definite imprint in his work. More recently, an interest in Tiki and Pulp Art have been added to the mix. Incorporating an ever-growing cast of Apes, Tikis, and appearances from the likes of Doc Savage, Tarzan, The Shadow, and more. He is creating a unique narrative through his paintings and sculptures.

Robert’s work has appeared on album covers, in publications such as Tiki Magazine and Pinstriping & Kustom Graphics Magazine, and has shown in galleries including Harold Golen, M Modern, Creature Features, and Bear & Bird. He has worked for Topps, Cryptozoic, and Upper Deck on Licenses such as Mars Attacksi, Star Wars, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and Adventure Time.