The first step in discovering this was going to the story boards. This was their second time working together they also were paired on Pixie Hollow Games (this is a bonus feature on Secret of the Wings Bluray/DVD).įred Warter talked about their biggest challenge with Secret of the Wings: visualizing the emotional/wings connection between Tinker Bell and Periwinkle. Our second visit of the day was with Fred Water (Art Director) and Nickie Haui (Lead Lighting and Rendering). Ritsuko was so patient every step of the way, and my own sketch of Periwinkle’s face and hair is probably the best drawing I have ever done I have always been amazed at the steady hand of an artist because I have no artistic talent when it comes to drawing or painting. Ritsuko also gave us a drawing lesson there was a sketch pad and pencil for each of us so that we could draw our very own Periwinkle. So that they could see Periwinkle’s hair from all the different angles, Disney brought in celebrity stylist Ken Paves, who has styled the hair of Jessica Simpson, Victoria Beckham, and Eva Longoria, to name just a few. Periwinkle’s hair is inspired by a “frost flower”, which is actually an ice crystal! The Disney team brought in a snow expert to get them familiar with all things winter related. Lorri Broda, the associate producer, ran us through the costume designs the characters (Periwinkle’s is made from a plant called lamb’s ear, in case you are wondering) and also talked about Periwinkle’s incredible hair.
Ritsuko Notani is the mastermind behind the designs of all of the main Disney fairies in the Tinker Bell films (Tinker Bell, Rosetta, Periwinkle, etc.). By subscribing, I consent to receiving emails.