Aaron Blaise x Lilorosh

Watercolour sketchbooks

Is there anyone here unfamiliar with the legendary Aaron Blaise? We doubt it!

Aaron grew up near Corkscrew Swamp, amidst the lush and vibrant landscapes of Florida. As a spirited “wild child”, he revelled in drawing, painting, and exploring nature – barefoot, bare-chested and often covered in ticks! However, having never expected to make a living off art, when the time came, he almost gave it up for a job in forestry. Fortunately, his stepfather recognized his prodigious talent and steered him towards his true calling in art.

After graduating from the Ringling College of Art in 1989 with a degree in illustration, Aaron, at just 20 years of age, secured a coveted internship at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Thus began a remarkable two-decade journey with Disney, during which he contributed his animation prowess to beloved classics like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Mulan, and Pocahontas. Most famously, he shaped the character of young Nala in the animated masterpiece - The Lion King. Progressing to the role of director, Aaron earned an Oscar nomination for Brother Bear (2003) at the 76th Academy Awards.

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