John Loter

John Loter began working as an artist for Disney Consumer Products in 1984. As Character Art Director, Loter worked on a variety of merchandise and was instrumental in standardizing the drawing style of Mickey & Friends across the company. Currently, Loter is a freelance artist contributing to product design and development, book illustration, animation, and game development for Disney and other clients. Loter has also developed original characters and worked as an independent creator. He lives in Los Angeles with his designer wife, Shelley, and their two sons.