Aaron Blaise helped shape some of Disney’s most beloved animated worlds, bringing characters from films like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King to life through his work as an animator. His journey reflects a lifelong dedication to drawing, storytelling, and understanding the emotional details that make fictional characters feel real.
After years in traditional animation, Aaron shifted his focus toward teaching and sharing his knowledge through Creature Art Teacher, creating resources for artists who want to develop their craft. His work continues to connect generations of creators through lessons in character design, observation, and the art of visual storytelling.
In this episode:
- Creating memorable animated characters through emotion, movement, and personality
- The creative lessons learned from working on iconic animated films
- Transitioning from studio animation to teaching a new generation of artists
- Building an online learning platform centered on artistic growth
- Finding new ways to share decades of creative experience
Topics: animation, character design, storytelling, digital art, creative education
Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
