From Inspiration to Final Art: Aaron Blaise’s Journey of Bringing Real Animals to Life in Animation Tuesday, November 12 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Step into the world of animation with Oscar-nominated artist and beloved animation mentor, Aaron Blaise. In this exclusive webinar, Blaise will unveil his creative process—showing how real-life animal behavior and movement inspire him to design memorable, emotive animated characters. Blaise’s career spans some of the most celebrated films, including The Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, and his co-directed masterpiece, Brother Bear. Now, he’s tackling a uniquely personal project, Snow Bear, an independent film entirely hand drawn by Aaron in the style of classic 2D animation. With each scene and character brought to life from scratch, Snow Bear captures his love of nature and storytelling, crafted with the care and passion that only a project of the heart can inspire. Whether you’re a student, a professional animator, or simply a fan of Aaron Blaise’s work, this session offers invaluable guidance on infusing personality and expression into your own art. Don’t miss this chance to learn directly from one of animation’s masters, as he shares his passion, expertise, and tips on bringing nature’s creatures to life in animation.
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