an exclusive CTN STUDIO EXHIBITION
SHOW DATES: June 28th - August 16th
CTN is delighted to present a rare glimpse into the extraordinary life and artistry of Adrienne Brown. Join us for an exclusive exhibition appropriately titled "Art is My Life," to experience a captivating collection spanning over three decades of Adrienne’s creative journey.
Explore Adrienne’s evolution from portrait artist to digital art pioneer, book illustrator to themed entertainment designer, fashion illustrator to photographer. Highlighting her illustrious 30-year tenure at Walt Disney Worldwide Publishing, the exhibit includes iconic pieces from Disney Fairies, Disney Princess books, Pixar, and more.
Join us for this unforgettable exhibition and experience firsthand how art has been central to Adrienne’s life, resonating deeply within her family’s creative legacy that define "Art is My Life."
Opening Reception Brunch June 28th
Join us at the opening reception of “Art is My Life” Hosted by Adrienne Brown on June 28th at CTN Studio!
12pm-5pm
CTN Studio
847 Hollywood Way Suite 100
Burbank, CA 91505
Disney Publishing Day + Interview
COMING SOON
Meet Adrienne Brown
Adrienne Brown was born in Omaha Nebraska and for as long as she can remember she’s always had a love of music, history and art encouraged by her family. Unable to attend art school, Adrienne provided her own education by visiting museums, art galleries, studying the work of the masters both historical and contemporary and drawing every day. When her first marriage ended, Adrienne decided on a move to Los Angeles in the hope of getting work as an artist. She worked as a pastel portrait artist for close to 50 years off and on.
However, without college credentials, her job searches failed to bear fruit and her art future
looked bleak. While taking a CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) class, her work came to the attention of a local art director. Impressed by her talent and work ethic, Adrienne was soon offered a job in the theme
park company, Landmark Entertainment. In time, that work led to a two year stint in Tokyo and Oita, Japan where she continued her work as a set designer designing attractions for Sanrio.
Returning to the states, Adrienne eventually arrived at the Walt Disney Company to provide
technical assistance to the publishing department which was then undergoing a transition from
traditional illustration to digital. Adrienne had acquired her Adobe Photoshop skills at another Themed park design company called “The Works”. In time, the entire publishing production pipeline would be
digital and the Disney Company found itself lacking in artists who were adaptable to working in
both mediums. Soon, the Disney Company insisted Adrienne give up her position as, freelancer and begin working for the company as a full time employee.
Adrienne worked for Walt Disney Worldwide Publishing for 30 years, freelancing included, retiring in 2023.
Today, Adrienne Brown has rediscovered her love of pastels after a long hiatus and enjoys drawing every day!
