Patricia Peraza- my 448th choice to be named a Disney Legend

Patricia Peraza was picked by Lillian Disney (Walt Disney’s wife) for a full scholarship at CalArts. After graduating, she became the first woman hired from the CalArts Disney Character Animation Programs as well as become the first woman effects animator at Walt Disney Studios. Since then, she

has excelled in animation at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Warner Brothers, and other studios while inspiring others as a leader and innovator in the animation field. She has earned the title of Disney Master Artist with her original pieces, "Cloth Creations" and recently was recognized along with her spouse, the layout and conceptual artist as well as art director, Michael Peraza Jr. as a Disneyana Fan Club (DFC) Legend. Together, they travel to panels and special events nationwide. For more on Patty Peraza, visit her official page here http://pattyperaza.weebly.com

Filmography & Other Work

Year       Film       Position

1981      The Fox and the Hound Effects Assistant Animator

1982      TRON    Visual Effects Artist

1983      Mickey's Christmas Carol              Effects Animator

1983      EPCOT Theme Park: Land & Energy Pavilion          Visual Effects Artist

1983      Tokyo Disneyland: Meet the World           Head Effects Animator

1985      The Black Cauldron          Effects Animator

1985      Garfield in Disguise          Effects Animator

1986      The Great Mouse Detective         Effects Animator

1989      Warlock               Effects Animator

1989      Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure            Visual Effects Animator

1990      DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp                Computer Animator

1991      Rover Dangerfield            Visual Effects Animator

1991      Beauty and the Beast      Production Manager

1992      Tom and Jerry Movie      Computer Animator

1994      Thumbelina        Color Styling

1999      Fantasia 2000    Concept & Effects Artist

2002      The Proud Family             Layout Artist

2010      Peraza Fine Arts                Production Manager

2015      Cloth Creations Disney Master Artist