Description
Large Leopard in Watercolor & Ink
A large-format, one-of-a-kind original watercolor and ink painting by Aaron Blaise, created on archival watercolor paper.
Original painting • 40″ × 27″ • Signed by the artist • Includes certificate of authenticity
This is the original painting. No prints. No reproductions.
Large Leopard in Watercolor & Ink captures the power, grace, and fluid movement of a leopard striding through its environment. The animal’s powerful anatomy is balanced against a light, open composition, allowing the intricate pattern of the coat and the gesture of the pose to take center stage.
Aaron combines transparent watercolor with expressive ink drawing throughout the piece. Rich golden washes establish the warmth of the leopard’s coat, while carefully placed dark markings, delicate line work, and loose passages of grass create an image that feels both highly observed and spontaneous.
At 40 inches wide by 27 inches tall, this is an unusually large-scale watercolor painting. The generous dimensions allow Aaron’s marks, washes, and anatomical drawing to be experienced with an impact that smaller studies simply cannot reproduce.
About the Painting
Aaron Blaise has spent decades studying big cats and other wildlife, developing a deep understanding of animal anatomy, locomotion, gesture, and behavior.
In this piece, the leopard is shown in mid-stride. The lifted paw, flowing line of the back, and sweeping tail create a strong sense of movement, while the turned head gives the animal a quiet alertness and presence.
The combination of watercolor and ink allows Aaron to move between loose, expressive passages and remarkably fine detail. The leopard’s spots, facial features, whiskers, paws, and musculature are carefully articulated without losing the energy of the original drawing.
Artwork Details
- Title: Large Leopard in Watercolor & Ink
- Artist: Aaron Blaise
- Year: 2026
- Medium: Watercolor & Ink
- Surface: Archival Watercolor Paper
- Dimensions: 40″ Wide × 27″ Tall
- Format: One-of-a-kind original painting
- Shipping: Carefully rolled and shipped in a protective tube
- Framing: Framed presentation also available
The painting is signed by Aaron Blaise and includes a certificate of authenticity.
For safe delivery, the unframed artwork will be carefully rolled and shipped in a protective tube. A framed option is also available.
About the Artist
Aaron Blaise is an animator, wildlife artist, and educator best known for his work as a supervising animator and director at Walt Disney Animation Studios. His credits include films such as The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Mulan, and Brother Bear, which he also co-directed.
Alongside his animation career, Aaron has spent decades studying and painting wildlife. His work reflects a lifelong fascination with animal anatomy, movement, natural light, and the individual character of the animals he observes.
Through Creature Art Teacher, Aaron now shares his knowledge with artists around the world, teaching drawing, animation, and painting to a global audience.
A Large-Format Original
This is a one-of-a-kind 40″ × 27″ original watercolor and ink painting by Aaron Blaise, signed by the artist and offered with a certificate of authenticity.
