I was backing up computer files this morning and found this scan of an MGM model sheet of Jerry mouse. Lots of great poses and facial expressions — a veritable masterclass in character design.

Drawing cartoon characters is a fun way to express creativity. Artists of all skill levels can enjoy coming up with unique character ideas. With a bit of imagination, anyone can create their own ...

Here’s a character model sheet for the show, one of many pieces of concept art, which Schoenmaker featured on his blog.

Among the pieces available is an original model sheet of Br’er Rabbit from Disney’s rarely seen Song of the South (1946). It is estimated to sell for between $8,000-$12,000.