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John Arensma 1896 - 1985

John Arensma of Laguna Hills, Orange County, California was born on November 30, 1896, and died at age 89 years old in December 1985.

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    He was an exceptional artist, and was the 'Art Director' in quite a few films of the 1940's - 1960's. He is probably best known in that career as the Art Director in the iconic western, "Red River" starring John Wayne, Montgomery Cliff, Walter Brennan and other notable actors. This movie is considered by many to be the top western movie of all time. John Datu Arensma was also a prolific illustrator and artist. He was an art director and illustrator for Disney's iconic 'Bambi" animated feature, and one of his illustrations recently sold at auction this July 2021. I'm proud to have 6 of his works. He was also a set designer for live theater, including one for famous actor Buddy Ebsen! Hoping others who have knowledge of his film and entertainment career will contact me. Tim Beasley - Virginia Beach, VA
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    Art director, illustrator, artist, set designer.
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    December 1985
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John Datu Arensma chats with Walt Disney and colleague at Disney's art show.
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John Datu Arensma chats with Walt Disney and colleague at Disney's art show.
John Datu Arensma (circled) was an art director and illustrator for Walt Disney's iconic animated feature, "Bambi." One of his "Bambi" illustrations recently was sold at auction. In this photo with Walt, he is an invited artist for Disney's art show, at the studios.
Date & Place: at Disney Studios Burbank Blvd, in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California 91506, United States
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This photo from March 31, 1962 of John Datu Arensma was taken at the grand opening of actor Raymond Burr's Fine Art Gallery on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA,. It was displayed during a PBS "Antiques Roadshow" program from 2019, taped at the famous Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado Island, CA. I'm the proud owner of 3 of his fine paintings!!! From everything I've researched about him, he was a very gifted artist and fine gentleman. RIP, J.L. Datu. Tim Beasley - Virginia Beach, VA
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I'd like to know if any grand "old timers" in TV - Movies productions from the 1940'S -50'S-60'S-70'S would contact me. I have a feeling many of his works were sold in galleries such as Raymond Burr's Gallery on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA. I also have a feeling he created quite a few works for "set directors" and "prop masters" to be used in TV and movies as well, as "stock" set pieces. I'd enjoy any and all inquires, thanks! Tim Beasley - Virginia Beach, VA [contact link] talk -text 1-757-***-****
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