An exploration of the rich visual development art done by Disney animators over the more than 80-year history of the Walt Disney Animation Studios (originally Disney Feature Animation). Current artists have drawn their concepts alongside pictures of earlier characters that have inspired and influenced their work. In brief but vivid text, contemporary Disney animators reflect on the inspiration of the artists who preceded them, going all the way back to the 'first generation' of animators who created the Silly Symphonies and early cartoons.