Hands are in silhouette but are 3-D with volume. My drawings of hands are getting better but are far from this masterwork.
These multi-drawing effects had to be done separately then combined. They are too perfect.
The animator here probably played the piano, he drew the fingers (while most of the hidden) actually pressing the keys. Hand of GOD was working here.
This reminds me of Ren Hoek. Really funny even after seeing for the 15 times!
The duck has no eyebrows yet he's got some angry looking eyes! Look how the left hand is in silhouette on shirt and the cuff throughout the scene, always favors one side.
This distortion reminds me of Bob Clampett. Could be Ward Kimball.
These arm are stretched but they maintain the mass. This is so hard to draw! That door is animated too, talk about time consuming/painstaking work.
Donald is mad at the guy who just left the door.
I would love to see Popeye and Donald in a fight.
These are so extreme yet they stay on model! Great effect, simple shadows, not easy to pull off yet these guys did it like they were breathing.
Bottom of feet!

If you only knew how many times I would try getting a 3/4 foot on a pose like this. Not needed. Look!!
Some distortion but really stay in realistic proportion.

These poses of Donlad Duck are really extreme. I guess the animators really took animation to it's fullest potential. Not to mention the great background that some falls under 'animated background' as well. These were all hand inked too! The amount of skill and talent back then is incredible.

Everytime I see the owl from Bambi, he reminds me of George Liquor. Such a weird thing because John HATES Disney. Must be my own point of view but something with the eyes and the red nose and orange beak.

You can find similarities in all characters. I think it's impossible to be total original but John is one of the most originals out there. The Friend Owl was voiced by Will Wright, I'd be interested in finding out who animated him..