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The Art of Animation with Aaron Blaise – Character Design & Storytelling

By Wacom |
March 18, 2025

The Art of Animation with Aaron Blaise – Character Design & Storytelling

In this live stream, legendary Disney animator Aaron Blaise shares his character design process, drawing famous animal characters from literature and film.

  • Learn how he designed characters for Disney classics like The Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, and Brother Bear.
  • Discover the fundamentals of character design, animation principles, and storytelling techniques.
  • Watch as Aaron sketches Aslan (The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe), Peter Rabbit, Hedwig (Harry Potter), and Napoleon (Animal Farm).

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to create expressive animal characters
  • The importance of shape language in character design
  • How live-action reference influences animation
  • Tips for improving your artistic skills

#drawing #tutorial #howto #animation

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