Drawing : Join me as I take you through some of my old Disney drawings

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  • While going through my closet I found some stacks of drawings I created during my time at Walt Disney Feature Animation. Watch as I take you through my process of designing my characters for Mulan, Beauty and the Beast and more!
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    Aaron Blaise is an animation feature film director and wildlife artist.
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  • @quantum_leap786
    @quantum_leap786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    6:27 "these are a little boring im gonna jump throught these kinda quickly"
    *litteraly every animation student* : NO PLEASE SHOW US

    • @juanse985
      @juanse985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      dude, that was too realistic drawing, that style was more for an pure action movie more than of a humor and adventure like the final sketches.

    • @gradygavin9917
      @gradygavin9917 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You prolly dont give a damn but does any of you know a method to get back into an instagram account?
      I was stupid lost the login password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me!

    • @zyairekarson3334
      @zyairekarson3334 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Grady Gavin Instablaster ;)

  • @May-le9lp
    @May-le9lp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    That's so awesome! I'm Chinese and I think your Asian faces are very on point and I love them

    • @AaronBlaiseArt
      @AaronBlaiseArt  7 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Thank you!

    • @michaelmell2110
      @michaelmell2110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The hell-

    • @e.t.2914
      @e.t.2914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@princevegeta2956 Bro, wtf? Leave her alone.

    • @shengwu9077
      @shengwu9077 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@princevegeta2956 problem?

    • @Witchworkanimations
      @Witchworkanimations 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@princevegeta2956 I'm Chinese and for a fact all the chinese people I know don't eat any of those animals 😒

  • @Kate-vd3hl
    @Kate-vd3hl 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Brother bear was my childhood. Wow. Thanks. That’s awesome. I learned how to draw the Disney bears by copying the cover of the dvd case over and over again. Awesome! That’s crazy.

  • @stagelinedpro
    @stagelinedpro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    17:04 Disney would never have the nerve!!

    • @wtolman
      @wtolman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      probably wouldnt want that image distilled in young kids. makes me wonder what the movie would have ended up like it it was for audiences a bit older.

  • @Jessicanimation
    @Jessicanimation 7 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    I'm an animation student and it's my dream to work for Disney as an animator or illustrator. Mulan is one of my favorite Disney movies ever.

    • @Arezkkuzu
      @Arezkkuzu 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@user-yx9xn2ub5f Pretty naive to think that money hasn't always been the driving factor. Show me where it was that you think Disney specifically stopped caring about art, because all of their films are packed to the brim with talent regardless of the profit they turned.

    • @SavageDroggo
      @SavageDroggo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Ossama You rly don’t understand animation, at all. Don’t you know that 2D animation is important if you want to produce 3D animation? Have you seen the concepts art behind cars, moana, zootopia and other disney 3D films? Do some research before you talk about animation in front of animation artists like us

    • @gtshadowwolf2710
      @gtshadowwolf2710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ossama have you no idea the amount of time and effort it takes to make animation, or the amount of skills you have to do to make is even the slightest bit realistic, because people regardless of the amount of money it takes to make animations actually care about what they made if they didn’t it wouldn’t look as good as it does

    • @qi6303
      @qi6303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@user-yx9xn2ub5f you do know handrawn art is like, the heart of almost any type of animation, right?

  • @tanglingheadphones
    @tanglingheadphones 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I feel like I'm looking through an awesome art museum. Thanks for showing us these, sir!

  • @ZiddersRooFurry
    @ZiddersRooFurry 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    The fact you took the time to learn to sketch them in a non-stereotyped way is awesome. I love Mulan and really appreciate getting to see this stuff. Do you have any plans to digitize these? Even if only to save them should something unfortunate happen to them.

  • @ambiguous5540
    @ambiguous5540 7 ปีที่แล้ว +475

    It’s such a shame that your character was never used. The designs and sketches of him are brilliant!

    • @nopenope7700
      @nopenope7700 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This is as *rare* as it gets...

    • @SavageDroggo
      @SavageDroggo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ambiguous while other disney artists who work on the same team will do the same thing! It rly depends on what the director
      likes, cuz he/she represents the gate to the world.

    • @tidela4714
      @tidela4714 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, the designs were fantastic, but I can see why they cut him. The approved villain was better, I think, for Mulan’s journey.

  • @Leelahel
    @Leelahel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As he was going through his drawings I was spazzing out at how lifelike they all are.

  • @kavirajbhunjun
    @kavirajbhunjun 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Aaron.You are one of the best talented Artist known.This is what we call "The Golden Age of Animation" it comes back again time is circular. Being an artist and animator i can understand your feeling .Hand drawn Artworks will always has its golden value.Computer drawings and technology has an indirect approach of the original Art Works missing the direct human touch. Freehand drawings will always be eternal masterpieces which comes directly form the soul of the Artist. Again thanks for sharing these precious artworks.

  • @aniastassya5726
    @aniastassya5726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! This channel is pure GOLD! Thank you so much for share with us your talent! Is amazing to see how Mulan movie looked like before we even watched it. God bless you, artist!

  • @Karmer
    @Karmer ปีที่แล้ว

    This warmed my heart to see - I've always loved behind the scenes, and Mulan is such an incredible movie, along with that Raja sketch and Beauty and the beast. I'm in awe of when you flip through the animation. Thank you for sharing the process too - I didn't realise there was a 'clean-up' artist.

  • @jakobhardiman5148
    @jakobhardiman5148 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would do anything to buy some of those sketches from Mulan, its is one of my favourites and a big inspiration.

  • @element9ETHER
    @element9ETHER 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! You worked on my favorite two childhood movies Mulan and The Lion King! Respect!

  • @Oli-vids
    @Oli-vids 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you so much for showing this! I've been struggling recently with whether I want to focus on storyboarding or animating and every time I see your videos I feel that spark that I felt the first time I knew I wanted to be an animator. This video couldn't have come at a better time for me. I already have a stack of papers beside me ready to draw some characters!! Thank you for inspiring me to become an animator!

  • @birdy369
    @birdy369 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    9:50 that's the beauty of having your art on paper... sure digital, you can save it, but once you're gone - who's going to maintain those files, keep up with them? Unless uploaded to some special cloud...
    I don't know what the future holds for art as a whole but I know it will NEVER have the special and literal FEEL of physical artwork!
    Thank you SO much for sharing your work! I loved it so much as a child, and I now love and respect it so much more so as an adult!

  • @prashobhnair8042
    @prashobhnair8042 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Hey. Don't know if you would come across this, but you have been an inspiration to me. Thank you

  • @silvercreekcrossing
    @silvercreekcrossing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for showing me the development of an animated character

  • @pilouuuu
    @pilouuuu 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your work is a real inspiration! It's always cool to find stuff we have created a long time ago, so thanks for sharing your creations.

  • @seanobrien2210
    @seanobrien2210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Incredible art and an inspirational video👍

  • @ScotCampbellwindowpainter
    @ScotCampbellwindowpainter 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Imagine how much these are worth. Easily a million 😊

  • @samuelreadart2691
    @samuelreadart2691 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome! I love hearing you talk through your thinking and the processes when designing the characters. Gives great insight into the industry back then, as well as great ideas for when I'm creating my own characters for work and personal projects! Thanks guys. Inspiring as always.

  • @hamstrungharry259
    @hamstrungharry259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love these, your work and design philsophy reminds me of what Chien Yi was talking about in that character design lecture he had what I believe was over 15 years ago, where he mentioned to know and respect your subject. Just the amount of studies to capture Chinese faces shows that philosophy in what it seems to be the Disney philosophy of really getting to know your subject and/or a given culture.

  • @melia6040
    @melia6040 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very cool and interesting!

  • @aileen_7292
    @aileen_7292 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many of these are stunning. This is just one of them that really caught my eye 8:37

  • @numufu
    @numufu 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I wish I could have seen some early drawings from The Lion King. Do you plan to upload more?

  • @meadpro
    @meadpro 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I missed seeing real home setups that people actually use. this is amazing to see.

  • @abdool1972
    @abdool1972 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aaron is so generous with his art - so inspiring !

  • @thenikhilray99
    @thenikhilray99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aaron Blaise you are great 😊

  • @DanielFBest
    @DanielFBest 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant! An insight into the process of drawing Disney characters

  • @ElieBeth___
    @ElieBeth___ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a 90s kid who grew up on all the Disney movies, this was an absolute real treat seeing these. A treasure trove. I feel like I know the film even more now. Thank you Aaron for your amazing art. I thought I was inspired by Disney but actually you inspired me so much as a child! And now it's full circle, I'm commenting on this video as a grown adult...

  • @ShahemaTafader
    @ShahemaTafader 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video just made my day. Thank you so much for sharing it !

  • @silvercreekcrossing
    @silvercreekcrossing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I studied with the animators during Pocahontas and lion king and met an illustrator who did the backdrops of Fantasia. This is so educational

  • @angelicasquare
    @angelicasquare 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an honor and great experience watching this, being an animation student at the Academy of Art

  • @anjwelch
    @anjwelch 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That is a true treasure you have right there. great work!

  • @blakewatkins4469
    @blakewatkins4469 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This is probably the greatest video I've ever watched! I love Milan and learning the multiple processes an plans that were put out before the movie was even in production is fascinating! I always wanted to do Disney character designs and this video inspires me to practice more on my anatomy and facial expressions. I'll never live the dream of designing the characters but it won't stop me from trying.

  • @Carrotcake00
    @Carrotcake00 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was in elementary school when I remember watching Mulan in theaters. After all these years it's amazing how I could see these sketches from the movie.👍Thank you for this!

  • @subkons
    @subkons 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool to see all that history.

  • @colonellesbean
    @colonellesbean 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's really cool to see some of your old drawings!

  • @maceymooo
    @maceymooo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an absolute honor to watch, I would love to see more of these beautiful drawings

  • @shereenty
    @shereenty 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing tour
    love all of them
    mulan is my favorite movie
    and mo is the most lovely character to me
    thanks
    do more videos plz

  • @lawart5603
    @lawart5603 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is fantastic. Love the drawings, and hearing about them too.

  • @SmoothRiker
    @SmoothRiker 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's always interesting to get a behind the scenes look at the development of a film. Seems like it started as a pretty different story.

  • @mgardner70
    @mgardner70 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why did it take me so long to find you? You’re one of my heroes! Subscribing September 1st!

  • @deanehornsbyau
    @deanehornsbyau 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing, fabulous drawings! Thank you for sharing, love your work!

  • @curly-q7764
    @curly-q7764 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Anyone else feel as though Mulan would have been a far more interesting adult animated film than a kid's film? The traitorous General plus the storyboards that develope Shan Yu's character showed a lot of potential for this.

  • @Rustbucketcreative
    @Rustbucketcreative 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow these are beautiful! I would love to own one of your original sketches one day!

  • @skele3620
    @skele3620 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg Yao is like my fave character! Of course a master like you designed him!

  • @Sketchartofsanchez
    @Sketchartofsanchez 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyable to watch some more behind the scenes of Mulan here. Thanks for that Aaron & Dustin!

  • @AngelCnderDreamer
    @AngelCnderDreamer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is insane, seeing your character now has trigger memories that I forgotten when I was like 6, I remember watching Malun for the first time. When I saw the guy that warn China ( guy with the torch at the beginning of the movie) and seeing Yao. I always had this feeling that from those two there was suppose to be a character that was like them. As crazy as it sounds, I also had a bad feeling they could of been a bad guy more then a hero. But seeing your character omg... it just clicked. O-O
    I had no idea you did Yao tho, that's amazing! It a shame tho that your character didn't get into the movie, I really like his character design and the concept of him being a villain, he looked like he would of been fun to see in action. :c Also I can imagine that gift, and I am glad the movies been lasted this long. I hope someday that Disney would bring back handdrawn again, but in digital since it is easier. Btw you look so different in 2017 compare to 2021/2022... when I found your channel. I really like your ponytail, it looks good on ya. :3 Anyway I know this is old, but thanks for sharing.

  • @newtoatheism5968
    @newtoatheism5968 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those drawings are incredible almost makes me want to watch Mulan again

  • @amysamin
    @amysamin 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So interesting to see all the thought, time, and hard work that went into Mulan (obviously into the other films, but this video was mostly Mulan). I love seeing and reading about how characters develop into the final version. The details about Yao were great! I would love to know the story behind his eye.

  • @ShockingPikachu
    @ShockingPikachu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    10:39 that face is amazing xD

  • @MuckmouseFollies
    @MuckmouseFollies ปีที่แล้ว

    Your drawings are beautiful!

  • @nialler3296
    @nialler3296 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's amazing! very encouraging to see it took some trial and error even for the best of best!

  • @arnaldoacostaidc
    @arnaldoacostaidc 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    God...if only I'd found this channel years ago! Cheers for all the knowledge Aaron

  • @tonymusic720
    @tonymusic720 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'll do algebra, I'll put up with calculus, I'll even push through trigonometry...
    But graphing is where I draw the line!

  • @-audiobook-3647
    @-audiobook-3647 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The drawing and sketches of you are brilliant

  • @amberakart
    @amberakart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude! These are all amazing! Definitely was my dream job my whole life but I never thought I could become an animator. I'm trying to teach myself with your videos and going to college for it now too!

  • @cardindex5657
    @cardindex5657 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are truly incredible and I really appreciate these. I have my first son on the way. How bout some of those sketches for his room? Lol

  • @stephaniewozny3852
    @stephaniewozny3852 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, what a treasure trove!

  • @villavelli
    @villavelli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He makes me wanna draw again

  • @rogercrownover5950
    @rogercrownover5950 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes young ones....observe and absorb, and tell us your stories of your characters, your story lines that mooooove an audience is wha some of us say and humbly suggest........................P.S thank you Mr. B, for cutting the ponytail...it looked old and grey and dirty, for some of us have grandma animation students in these group homes and senior centers who hate the hippy type, but now are ok with you teaching of the LINE OF ACTION.........................and the force that it applies for........

  • @richardharpe
    @richardharpe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your work is EPIC! Absolutely love your style(s) and always wanted to be a Disney animator like yourself. But alas, life took me in different direction. ;)

  • @arnaudwurm-munoz1325
    @arnaudwurm-munoz1325 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible! It's beautiful! Even if they are sketches!
    Really. :)

  • @BucketheadStudios
    @BucketheadStudios 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love those beast drawings, incredible :D

  • @CaptainNim
    @CaptainNim 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @GUIZINanimator
    @GUIZINanimator 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    LEGEND!

  • @boy3m
    @boy3m 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing !. I could watch your drawings all day long.

  • @planetarta
    @planetarta 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely watching this video Aaron! Very insightful and i hope you make more videos!

  • @traceymuy1942
    @traceymuy1942 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These sketches are gorgeous!! Stunning work! 🤩

  • @-audiobook-3647
    @-audiobook-3647 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Put more of this kind of training,
    Step by step design, characters in different gestures,
    That gestures when they come together. Are Animation.
    And this is very enjoyable
    Thank you

  • @danielhateley8290
    @danielhateley8290 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir are a inspiration

  • @codydebord6091
    @codydebord6091 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much for sharing this. You drew my childhood.

  • @rachellane2836
    @rachellane2836 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was AWESOME!!!! So much work!!! God you just don't appreciate the hours and hours you guys put in!!! Especially for characters that don't even make the film!!! Full respect! ;)

  • @jovian
    @jovian 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll never be as good of an artist, but I can only hope to improve. Thanks for sharing.

  • @JinxNightcore
    @JinxNightcore ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so cool💖✨

  • @emreani
    @emreani 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sir.

  • @KSClaw
    @KSClaw 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is all so cool! I am incredibly fascinated by the drawings and ideas about the Mulan villain (is it Bal Gong or Bai Gong? The audio made it a bit difficult to make out). The story would certainly have been different. I also love the story behind Yao's design and your bulldog puppy, it's awesome how real life can inspire things like character designs.

  • @MissShembre
    @MissShembre 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    So so wonderful to see this! (You can probably guess which movie is my favorite.)

  • @seth-blank
    @seth-blank 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So good

  • @paulg2148
    @paulg2148 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just amazing! My dream was to animate with you guys once I finished school... until Eisner shut down classical animation... I hope you do more of these videos. Very cool

  • @jordanbriskin238
    @jordanbriskin238 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Aside from the few *BEAUTY AND THE BEAST* and *RESCUERS DOWN UNDER* drawings, I noticed that the vast majority of these pieces were from *MULAN;* I, for one, would have appreciated seeing some of your work from *POCAHONTAS,* *ALADDIN* and *LION KING,* in addition....

    • @user-yx9xn2ub5f
      @user-yx9xn2ub5f 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Jordan Briskin he said he had other drawings lying around but they were all over the place, stop being picky and just appreciate the fact that you even got to see these awesome sketches, and ones of a character that didnt make it, which is even more special.

  • @RayanMADAO
    @RayanMADAO 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are a treasure

  • @yogissjkaio
    @yogissjkaio 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesomely amazing ! superb art works, nothing beats hand drawn animation :)

  • @cutequeen9405
    @cutequeen9405 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are so cool to see i love all of them

  • @dasha2073
    @dasha2073 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, you paint very nicely.

  • @emmaraea97
    @emmaraea97 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so amazing! If I saw these drawings in real life I think I would faint. LOL So cool

  • @Trish_Carmichael
    @Trish_Carmichael 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you could make a book with all this, I'd buy it in a blink!

  • @ragemutt5372
    @ragemutt5372 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whenever i need a boost to motivate myself to draw i give your channel a visit, thanks alot!

  • @Tombola1993
    @Tombola1993 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those drawings are amazing.

  • @malaikasartcreation7637
    @malaikasartcreation7637 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi !
    Amazing art !
    Could you show us old drawing from the lion king ? It's my favorite disney movie :)

  • @danielhincapieart
    @danielhincapieart 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've waited soooooo long for this stuff! Thank you for sharing it.

  • @fraicheness
    @fraicheness 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow.

  • @nikolettmolnar4888
    @nikolettmolnar4888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes it's such a shame! :( The Movie could be more excitiiiiing!!! (:
    Amazing sketches You have about that character!

  • @yen4048
    @yen4048 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    It'll be cool if you found other stuff you showcase them like this, these were really cool to look at!

  • @davidfrnt4343
    @davidfrnt4343 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That would be could to do a story with this Balgon dude ! Looks cool :) !

  • @zivariely
    @zivariely 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for sharing these! Your sketches and line work are so beautiful! I think I'll come back to this often for inspiration :)

  • @Wickednessdude
    @Wickednessdude 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are the best

  • @minrulee7112
    @minrulee7112 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are amazing drawings! It'd be great if you can share more of such sketch drawings in the future videos, and maybe explain your thoughts when you're designing those characters, what you take note of, how you'd go about create diff characters but that looks diff but fit in the same world, etc.
    Nevertheless, thanks for sharing!!