An Italian-American native of New Jersey, I earned a BFA in Film and Television at New York University, and studied figure drawing at the Art Students' League of New York.
I have worked for three decades as an animation artist in television, film, and internet.
My style and approach have been influenced by mentors John Canemaker and the late Tissa David.
I have also spent time as a Benedictine monk.
Eugene Salandra

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning


















































Poignant storyboard sequence from 
The Little Mermaid:  Ariel's Beginning, done under the direction of Peggy Holmes
(china marker and graphite on paper,
copyright Disney 2008)