Tad Stones
@tadstones.bsky.social
Started @ Disney Feature Animation in 1974. Best known for the Disney Afternoon, Rescue Rangers, Darkwing Duck, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, among others. Also, two Hellboy Animated features. Retired and selling art @ cons when they invite me.
Full title of the book: THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO DIGITAL PAINTING IN CLIP STUDIO PAINT.
November 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Full title of the book: THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO DIGITAL PAINTING IN CLIP STUDIO PAINT.
Finished my paid work and am resolved to finally learn CSP. Using THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO CLIP STUDIO PAINT which is great so far. And the India Ink Brush Pen IS LIKE BUTTAH!
November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Finished my paid work and am resolved to finally learn CSP. Using THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO CLIP STUDIO PAINT which is great so far. And the India Ink Brush Pen IS LIKE BUTTAH!
Face it, picking Skrulls out of a crowd can be challenging. And there's a chance you don't even know what dimension you're in. You're not going to find help on Discord or Reddit but it's in this book by Dan Kibblesmith and Kyle Hilton. Darkwing definitely could have used this.
October 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Face it, picking Skrulls out of a crowd can be challenging. And there's a chance you don't even know what dimension you're in. You're not going to find help on Discord or Reddit but it's in this book by Dan Kibblesmith and Kyle Hilton. Darkwing definitely could have used this.
An October piece from 10 years ago. Just cuz.
October 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
An October piece from 10 years ago. Just cuz.
WIP frustration with myself.
October 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
WIP frustration with myself.
Love the mad scientist vibe of the first kid. Here's more views of what your great, great, grand parents were up to on Halloween: www.vintag.es/2016/10/a-co...
October 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Love the mad scientist vibe of the first kid. Here's more views of what your great, great, grand parents were up to on Halloween: www.vintag.es/2016/10/a-co...
I'll get back to the so generous winners, today!
September 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I'll get back to the so generous winners, today!
I bounced this to the second charity auction which ends at Noon, Pacific Time. So while time is limited, you can own this "To Infinity and Beyond!"
September 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I bounced this to the second charity auction which ends at Noon, Pacific Time. So while time is limited, you can own this "To Infinity and Beyond!"
NEW MINIMUM! Second charity auction underway but no bids yet on these Hercules items. In the event of duplicate bids, the first received at DarkwingHelps@gmail.com is the one taken. Highest bidder at auction's end can have a 5x7 single character sketch by me, their character choice from my shows.
September 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
NEW MINIMUM! Second charity auction underway but no bids yet on these Hercules items. In the event of duplicate bids, the first received at DarkwingHelps@gmail.com is the one taken. Highest bidder at auction's end can have a 5x7 single character sketch by me, their character choice from my shows.
I thought I'd highlight this unique piece in the Aladdin PR pack. It's a 4page rant by Iago explaining how he got onto the TV series and saved the show. I don't know if they ran this past Gilbert, but they nailed his style. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com bySept. 10. Good luckl!
September 1, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I thought I'd highlight this unique piece in the Aladdin PR pack. It's a 4page rant by Iago explaining how he got onto the TV series and saved the show. I don't know if they ran this past Gilbert, but they nailed his style. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com bySept. 10. Good luckl!
The parrot was just an idea for a random character. Included are rough gag ideas. Gave myself a note to have Gadget use a device instead of a battery to show Kit getting the worst of it. It didn't make the cut. If it had ,I would hand off the idea to a better artist for final presentation art.
August 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The parrot was just an idea for a random character. Included are rough gag ideas. Gave myself a note to have Gadget use a device instead of a battery to show Kit getting the worst of it. It didn't make the cut. If it had ,I would hand off the idea to a better artist for final presentation art.
More of the artwork that is in the KIT COLBY AND THE RESCUE RANGERS art packet. Minimum bid for the packet is $500. There are 32 pieces in all. A couple of Will's have drawings on the back showing the Billabong character with and without a mustache.
August 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
More of the artwork that is in the KIT COLBY AND THE RESCUE RANGERS art packet. Minimum bid for the packet is $500. There are 32 pieces in all. A couple of Will's have drawings on the back showing the Billabong character with and without a mustache.
Will signed many of his pieces. I'll sign mine at winning bidder's request.
August 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Will signed many of his pieces. I'll sign mine at winning bidder's request.
And finally, the big package. This includes my sketches for KIT COLBY AND THE RESCUE RANGERS that were in my pitch painting. There's some gag sketches I wanted to toss but included them to show process. The rest are by Disney Feature Animator, Will Finn (Iago, Cogsworth, among others)
August 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
And finally, the big package. This includes my sketches for KIT COLBY AND THE RESCUE RANGERS that were in my pitch painting. There's some gag sketches I wanted to toss but included them to show process. The rest are by Disney Feature Animator, Will Finn (Iago, Cogsworth, among others)
Now for some history. These are the original sketches of Bubba Duck, "Roboduck," and Alien/Space Duck that were pitched to be added to the second season of the OG DuckTales. Two out of three survived. Eventually, Roboduck become Gizmoduck.
DT Second Season Character pitch art:
DT Second Season Character pitch art:
August 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Now for some history. These are the original sketches of Bubba Duck, "Roboduck," and Alien/Space Duck that were pitched to be added to the second season of the OG DuckTales. Two out of three survived. Eventually, Roboduck become Gizmoduck.
DT Second Season Character pitch art:
DT Second Season Character pitch art:
In case of duplicate bids, the earliest post wins. I’ll email winners ASAP after Noon on 9/10. Once I see your donation on the GoFundMe page, I'll get you the item. You must be able to donate by the day after the auction ends. We can't wait for your next paycheck.
Aladdin press kit:
Aladdin press kit:
August 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
In case of duplicate bids, the earliest post wins. I’ll email winners ASAP after Noon on 9/10. Once I see your donation on the GoFundMe page, I'll get you the item. You must be able to donate by the day after the auction ends. We can't wait for your next paycheck.
Aladdin press kit:
Aladdin press kit:
SECOND AND FINAL AUCTION FOR 2025!
All pieces are posted with a minimum bid. THIS IS A BLIND AUCTION. You will not know what others are bidding. Bid what you think the item is worth to you. Auction ends on SEPTEMBER 10, 2025. All pics will follow.
From our Hercules TV series:
All pieces are posted with a minimum bid. THIS IS A BLIND AUCTION. You will not know what others are bidding. Bid what you think the item is worth to you. Auction ends on SEPTEMBER 10, 2025. All pics will follow.
From our Hercules TV series:
August 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
SECOND AND FINAL AUCTION FOR 2025!
All pieces are posted with a minimum bid. THIS IS A BLIND AUCTION. You will not know what others are bidding. Bid what you think the item is worth to you. Auction ends on SEPTEMBER 10, 2025. All pics will follow.
From our Hercules TV series:
All pieces are posted with a minimum bid. THIS IS A BLIND AUCTION. You will not know what others are bidding. Bid what you think the item is worth to you. Auction ends on SEPTEMBER 10, 2025. All pics will follow.
From our Hercules TV series:
I've never done this before, but I'm going to drop the minimum bid on the Buzz Lightyear group to $300. $300 can buy a lot for a food bank! Feel free to bid higher. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com.
August 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I've never done this before, but I'm going to drop the minimum bid on the Buzz Lightyear group to $300. $300 can buy a lot for a food bank! Feel free to bid higher. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com.
Use the name on the image when you bid. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com
August 12, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Use the name on the image when you bid. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com
Use the name on the image when you bid. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com This contains much of the art and reference from the big binder. No publicity material, story synopses, or syndication info.
August 12, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Use the name on the image when you bid. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com This contains much of the art and reference from the big binder. No publicity material, story synopses, or syndication info.
Use the name on the image when you bid. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com. This is the only episode of DuckTales that I story edited. Includes interview with, or at least quotes from Len Uhley, award winning writer.
August 12, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Use the name on the image when you bid. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com. This is the only episode of DuckTales that I story edited. Includes interview with, or at least quotes from Len Uhley, award winning writer.
Use the name on the image when you bid. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com
I've posted a video of this binder on Instagram and my FB page. It contains all sorts of syndication info, story synopses, ad art, clip art of all characters, color reference and size relationship chart, and more.
I've posted a video of this binder on Instagram and my FB page. It contains all sorts of syndication info, story synopses, ad art, clip art of all characters, color reference and size relationship chart, and more.
August 12, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Use the name on the image when you bid. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com
I've posted a video of this binder on Instagram and my FB page. It contains all sorts of syndication info, story synopses, ad art, clip art of all characters, color reference and size relationship chart, and more.
I've posted a video of this binder on Instagram and my FB page. It contains all sorts of syndication info, story synopses, ad art, clip art of all characters, color reference and size relationship chart, and more.
Use the name on the image when you bid. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com (So sorry for the weakass drawings on the bottom of the box) Also, this game is sealed, never been opened.
August 12, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Use the name on the image when you bid. Send your bid to DarkwingHelps@gmail.com (So sorry for the weakass drawings on the bottom of the box) Also, this game is sealed, never been opened.