Chuck Jones pencil sketch of Wile E. Coyote for a fan, 1981
Artist: Chuck Jones (All)
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DescriptionEven folks with no interest in or knowledge of comic books will recognize this character, at least if they're half as old as I am. Chuck Jones is my favorite creator in the animation space and WEC is my favorite of his many creations. I absolutely love the quality of Jones's lines, especially in his pencil layouts and roughs. Everything he did was so expressive and animated, full of life.As a kid I watched every WB cartoon over and over during Saturday morning TV broadcasts, back when there were 13 channels and 3 networks to choose from. I told myself, and my friends, that someday when I grew up I'd own every one of these cartoons in some sort of physical movie library, but this is not necessary in the age of streaming, so some physical OA will fill the void for me. Thanks for taking a look! Social/Sharing |
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André . 
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/5/2022
So many fond memories of WB teaching me violence is funny. Lol. Fun piece - congrats!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 10/5/2022
A wonderful piece by the amazing Chuck Jones! When it comes to animation art, I actually prefer looking at the pencilled sketches over the finished cells, as they contain all the natural spontaneity that the cells lose. Now you really need a Road Runner to have a perfect, matching pair!
Rick W
Member Since 2017
Posted on 10/6/2022
Lucky for you, this wonderful sketch was easier to catch than the Road Runner ;)
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/6/2022
Disney may have had their Nine Old Men, but WB had an all-star team of their own. Legendary animators like Fritz Freleng, Jones, Virgil Ross, Bob Clampett, and others contributed to some of my fondest memories of countless afternoon matinees, waiting for the movie to kick off with the inevitable Looney Tunes short. Animation and comic art may be two very different animals, but it's almost impossible to be a fan of one and not the other. Because they are similar in the only way that really matters. The joy they bring to all of us. An absolute gem of a drawing by one of the true legends in the field.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/6/2022
Davide G. wrote:
I HATED Beep Beep. And even more Tweety 😼
I fully agree with my fellow 'cat.' I always wanted the annoying duo to be eaten. All those cartoons teach you is that annoying ***** win. Chuck Jones was a genius!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
3 - Posted on 10/6/2022
A Looney Tunes warrior
Meep , meep stride
Today's Road Runner
Beep, beep pride
Though his mind tries to invent
They lead him down to accidents
He deserves, an Acme defense
Riding out Chuck Jones events
Road Runner
What you say about this Coyote
Is what you say about society
Catch the Wile, catch E. myth
Catch the coyote, fall from cliff
Gravity, the world is
Rocks and cliffs are deep
Maybe as canyons are wide
Today's Road Runner, he physics on you
And the space he invades, he gets Mel Blanc too
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 10/7/2022
Marcus Wai wrote:
A Looney Tunes warrior
Meep , meep stride
Today's Road Runner
Beep, beep pride
Though his mind tries to invent
They lead him down to accidents
He deserves, an Acme defense
Riding out Chuck Jones events
Road Runner
What you say about this Coyote
Is what you say about society
Catch the Wile, catch E. myth
Catch the coyote, fall from cliff
Gravity, the world is
Rocks and cliffs are deep
Maybe as canyons are wide
Today's Road Runner, he physics on you
And the space he invades, he gets Mel Blanc too
These lyrics really tickled me --- no need to look up the video, I immediately recognized the source. Thanks again for making my day, Marcus!
Shelton Bryant
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/6/2022
A Beautiful and Extraordinary Piece of Historical Americana!!! A Major Congrats!!!!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
Posted on 10/6/2022
A truly lovely little sketch! Love the line quality and the image is just perfect! congrats!!
Chris Lutes
Member Since 2016
Posted on 10/6/2022
Beautiful piece! Jones was such an amazing designer of poses and could wring such incredibly specific expressions from his characters that are almost impossible to describe but everyone knows exactly how they feel.
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 10/7/2022
Spectacular piece, artless! I'd wager it's safe to say that Chuck Jones probably laid the foundation for a fair share of us in terms of a love of hand-drawn storytelling... Looney Toons was most likely a factor in our lives before most of us discovered comics...? Doesn't really matter, I suppose; this is a treasure, plain and simple! The most wonderful part for me is the Chuck Jones letterhead, which, when you tip the piece on its side to see it, sends the poor Coyote ("Soopa GEENius!") plummeting straight downwards at a 90 degree angle, like some sort of interactive Looney Toon moment... :) SO, so cool! Mega-congrats, artless artmore!
Doctor Fantastic
Member Since 2007
Posted on 10/10/2022
Oh, to own a Chuck Jones Wile E original! Congratulations of the highest order are appropriate here!
Fabio C.
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/11/2022
owning a Chuck Jones' piece is one of my dreams... outstanding piece!!!
Ron S
Member Since 2007
Posted on 10/25/2022
This is just awesome. I loved Looney Tunes and Chuck was a master of the medium.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 11/4/2022
Incredibly cool Wile E. Coyote sketch! I loved Chuck Jones' Road Runner cartoons as a kid and Wile E. Coyote was the reason why. Wile E. Coyote was the one who tried and tried and tried but was outsmarted every time by the Road Runner. But Wile E. Coyote was the character you could identify with. At least he was the one I identified with. Fun to pick up a sketch from his creator!
Thomas Ward
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/4/2022
Beep! Beep! How I loved watching these cartoons on Saturday morning! Many Congrats!
ilia georgiev
Member Since 2006
Posted on 10/21/2023
Congrats on getting an Acme sketch by a master. Lovely pencils bye Jones.
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