And I’m very happy with where it got me.ĭ23: How did you react when you were asked to design this limited-edition doll? I connect with her disillusionment with others’ expectations that you fall in line with the status quo. I never felt compelled to be like anyone else. It didn’t make sense to cover up my talents or try to be good at something I didn’t enjoy. Luckily, I have a family and friends that supported my artistic ambitions while I was growing up. I am definitely not your typical 35-year-old male from Indiana. Wes Jenkins (WJ): Merida embodies the will and courage to be different.
D23 recently sat down with designer Wes Jenkins to talk about his inspirations for Merida and to give us a peek into the design process.ĭ23: The Official Disney Fan Club: What about Merida do you find inspirational? Each doll in the monthly specialty series, launched in October 2021, is carefully crafted by artists across The Walt Disney Company and celebrates both the Disney Princess and the designer inspired by our heroine’s story.
Disney doll and Brave aficionados rejoice! Merida, the latest release from the Ultimate Princess Celebration Disney Designer Collection of limited-edition dolls, is now available on shopDisney! The collection is part of a yearlong event spotlighting the courage and kindness of Disney princesses.
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