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Sunday, June 7, 2026

I DREW THAT: Zazzle x D23 2026

 


A selection of items are available on Zazzle featuring the exclusive character art that I created for D23 now splashed across their 2026 everything; or perhaps they’re on the D23 site offered through Zazzle. The Print-On-Demand platform features Mickey, Miss Piggy, the Mad Hatter and The Sun Bonnets on shirts, drink ware and other items. I don’t know how long these have been available. 


I don’t know if other characters are waiting in the wings to be featured on merchandize. I also don’t know if these are D23 Gold Member Exclusive items. All I can say is order it while you can and keep an eye open for more in the future.


https://d23.com/shop/




D23 Character Collage Tote Bag

This large page with sold er straps features 8 pieces of my character art: the Mad Hatter, Dory, Daisy Duck, Lightning McQueen, Kermit the Frog, the Sun Bonnets, Pua and Cruella DeVil with the D23 logo in the center square. It appears to have the same design printed on the reverse.


Character Tee-Shirts 

Mickey Mouse, Miss Piggy, the Mad Hatter and the Sun Bonnets are available with character art printed on the fronts of shirts. Shirts are offered in a variety of colors.


The same selection of character art are available with the art printed on the backs and the D23 logo printed on the fronts on the upper-left chest.


Mickey 2-Sided Hoodie

This hoodie features Mickey Mouse printed on the back and the D23 logo on the front, upper-left chest. The hoodie is zippered in the front with hoodie drawstrings and 2 pockets.


Mickey Hat

The classic dad hat is available in a variety of colors. Is is contracted with 100% cotton bio-washed chino twill for a soft, worn feel.


Character Insulated Tumblers

Here are a selection of three characters: Mickey Mouse, Miss Piggy and the Mad Hatter. The tumblers stainless Steel construction holding 20 oz.


D23 Character Mugs

Mickey Mouse, Miss Piggy, the Mad Hatter and the Sun Bonnets are printed on two-sides of a coffee mug. The handle and inside of the mug are colored to compliment the art. The mugs are available in two sizes.

I DREW THAT- EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, 2026

 


Now that Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2026 is done, it means that remaining bits of associated merchandise on DisneyStore.com are drastically marked down.





The headband with Mickey ears and an Ice Cream Mug with lid feature Orange Bird art that I created in late 2024 specifically for the festival. As with most character art assets, things like colors and details either added or removed happen between when I deliver art and when it appears on actual products.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

I DREW THAT- D23 Gold Member 2026 Branding

 


It’s a remarkable honor to have contributed this year to D23 look. D23, the official Disney fan club changes its branding look in subtle ways that still engages its fan community. The branding applies across most of the elements that reach the fans including membership cards, display banners, and not the least of which pins. I drew as many as 17 pieces of character art for the D23 group. We’ll see as the year progress which of them pop up and in what variety of uses.

 


A lot of the character choices in the mix give nods to significant anniversaries celebrated by the many characters, movies and theme park icons that Disney is famous for. 

 

Among the items in the Gold Member gift kit are a members card and certificate, a commemorative Mickey Mouse pin celebrating “Thru the Mirror” 1936 short, collectible magnet featuring Pluto, $25 event discount and D23 Disney Lorcana card.


This year, higher level membership offer additional premium gifts including a a few items featuring some of my art: a 10-piece pin set and a RSVLTS x Disney Shirt.

Here, I share 14 of the characters that I created for D23.


Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (No. 1)
Mickey Mouse (Thru the Mirror, 1936, 90yr)
Cruella De Vil (One Hundred and One Dalmatians, 1961, 65yr)
Pluto the pup 


Daisy Duck
Pua (Moana, 2016, 10yr)
Mad Hatter (Alice in Wonderland, 1961, 65yr)
James P. “Sulley” Sullivan (Monsters, Inc., 2001, 25)


Dory (Finding Dory, 2016, 10yr)
Sun Bonnets (Country Bear Jamboree, 1971, 55yr)
Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog (The Great Muppet Caper, 1981, 45yr)

Lightning McQueen (Cars, 2006, 20yr)
Mickey Mouse (No.2) (Thru the Mirror, 1930, 90yr)

 The style that D23 had me apply to the characters is an extension of what I’ve been doing on my ongoing series of sticky note sketches. I describer it as something honoring 1930’s newspaper clip art or “Monopoly Man” art. It incorporates bold line work and clear silhouettes. It sometimes has rubber-hose arms and legs. It never fusses with making sure shapes are closed off to define spaces to drop in color.