Collection: Manuel Hernandez Artist Biography and Art Gallery Collection

Manuel Hernandez, with incredible talent, intricate details, and vibrant hues, captures the essence of the Disney characters he lovingly renders.  Long before he became famous for his work with Disney, Manuel Hernandez was a skilled and respected artist. Traditionally trained and naturally talented, Hernandez cites J. C. Leyendecker, Dean Cornwell, and Norman Rockwell as his inspiration. With these renowned contemporary artists influencing his style, he honed and improved his artistic skills until they became almost unmatched. He was soon a highly coveted illustrator. When asked to contribute his artistic interpretation of the Walt Disney legend Manuel Hernandez set about to create a fresh perspective utilizing a modern Americana theme made famous by his early illustrative influences.

Manuel Hernandez, with his many years of study and an equally demanding self drive for perfectionism, incorporated the powerful style of Muralist Diego Rivera, which when blended with his illustrative technique helped to create the unique and passionate artwork he would become famous for. With a skillful hand that satisfies even the most critical Disney art traditionalists, he lends some of his own perspective to the art he creates for Disney Fine Art. Imbuing the scenes he creates with themes of Americana, he has developed unique blend of the internationally beloved classic characters and the artistic style that has inspired him throughout his whole life. His artwork, whether original or limited edition prints, is highly collectible.