2D Animation: The TOP Instagram Accounts to Follow!

If you love traditional animation and original animation drawings, here’s our TOP list of Instagram accounts you absolutely must follow!

@tombancroft1

Tom Bancroft is a former Disney animator. He worked on Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aladdin, Pocahontas, and Mulan. He regularly shares updates about his work.

@disneyhistorychannel

This account shares numerous archival images related to Disney’s history. You’ll find videos of animators, behind-the-scenes footage of traditional animation production during Disney’s golden age, and much more.

@johnpomeroyart

John Pomeroy is a renowned animator who worked on productions such as Winnie the Pooh, The Rescuers, The Secret of NIMH, Pocahontas, and The Simpsons Movie.
John frequently posts stunning animation drawings on Instagram.

@directedbychuckjones

This account regularly features beautiful drawings by Chuck Jones, the legendary animator who created or co-created many iconic animated characters. He worked on numerous classic cartoons, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner.

@pumbaaguy

Tony Bancroft joined Disney in 1989 as an animator and later co-directed Mulan. His Instagram handle is no coincidence—Tony was the supervising animator for Pumbaa in The Lion King.

@animwoodsy

Michael Woodside is part of the new generation of animators to watch. Despite having a more recent filmography (Frozen, Zootopia, Wish...), Michael frequently hosts live drawing sessions where you can witness his absolutely magical sketching skills in real time!

@officialandreasdeja

Andreas Deja’s account features stunning original animation drawings. A former Disney animator, he worked on The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King.

@glenkeaneprd

A true master of animation! Glen Keane worked primarily at Walt Disney Pictures, where he created and animated characters like the Beast (Beauty and the Beast), Ariel (The Little Mermaid), Tarzan, and Rapunzel (Tangled). His Instagram showcases breathtaking sketches.

@aaronblaiseart

Aaron Blaise is an American painter, animator, director, and art teacher. He is best known for his work on Brother Bear (2003), which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. His account features numerous animal drawings, both in Disney style and in a more realistic approach.

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If you know of any Instagram accounts related to 2D animation and animation drawings, feel free to send us a message so we can add them to the list! 🎨✨