Our first family ride
Two new illustrations were released this weekend with Disney. Both were inspired by my daughter – her first ride and her love of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. I think of the Small World ride as my family’s first experience with representation. We immigrated in the 80s to Southern California and inside Disneyland we found ourselves reflected in these adorable dolls from India. Each time we went on the ride I would watch my mom point and happily sing along, feeling in that moment that we were welcome. I can only hope that the message and beauty of that idea will prevail. Small world will always have a special place in my heart because of that experience with my mom. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to create this piece. Drawing the dolls in front of the clock was my absolute favorite part!
If you are in Downtown Disney, you can find this piece in the Wonderground Gallery. I will be there signing on July 21, 28 and 29 from 11-1pm. I will also be performing live wood burnings the last weekend at Rushin’ River Outfitters inside California Adventure. This past weekend I created owls and a lynx, both original, one of a kind and available there for $125.
If you can’t make it to Disney can take orders via email at: merchandise.guest.services@
I hope you have a good week!
Hi. I would love to buy a print from you. My daughter went for the first time this year and loved this ride. I think this would help her always remember that time. Are you still selling it?
Thanks!
You can find the answer in my FAQs!
I’d love to buy this print! It brings back so many similar memories of my daughter’s first ride. Is the Disney email address the only way to purchase? I emailed but haven’t heard back.
Have you ever considered doing this print with a brunette mom As well?
I am hoping to buy this print. I have hunted for it each time at Wonderground Gallery in Downtown Disney. It would be perfect for our family. Please tell me if it is still somehow available?
Would like to get a print of First Family Ride. Was in Downtown Disney on a family trip right before the closure. Saw a framed copy and hinted to my family in many ways and they missed it:)
Have thought of it often and would like to purchase. Is it still available?