Joyce Carlson

Joyce Carlson
BornMarch 16, 1923
Racine, Wisconsin[1]
DiedJanuary 2, 2008(2008-01-02) (aged 84)
Orlando, Florida[2]
Known forArtist and graphic designer
Notable workIt's a Small World[1]
AwardsDisney Legends

Joyce Carlson (March 16, 1923 – January 2, 2008) was an American artist and designer credited with creating the idyllic universe of singing children at "It's a Small World" rides at Walt Disney theme parks around the world. Carlson also worked as an ink artist in the Walt Disney Animation Studios, on such films as Cinderella, Peter Pan and Sleeping Beauty.[1] She was the lead ink artist for the 1955 Disney film Lady and the Tramp.[1][2] She spent 56 years working on Disney's animated films and theme park attractions.[2]

  1. ^ a b c d Powers, Scott (January 4, 2008). "Joyce Carlson, Disney artist behind 'It's a Small World,' dies at 84". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on June 4, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c McLellan, Dennis (January 5, 2008). "Joyce Carlson, 1923-2008: Artist behind 'It's a Small World'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 11, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2008.