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Unofficial Inktober Prompt List

Celebrating Inktober 2024!

with our “Officially Unofficial” Prompt List

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Art & Animation Lessons ON SALE!

Creature/Elephant Skin Texture Pack (+ Video)
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$1 Original price was: $20.00.Current price is: $1.00. Add to Cart
Animation “Scene Approach” Course
Rated 5.00 out of 5

$35
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Original price was: $65.00.Current price is: $30.00. Add to Cart
Advanced Animation: Separating Performance from Mechanics
Rated 5.00 out of 5

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Original price was: $75.00.Current price is: $45.00. Add to Cart
Complete Animation Course
Rated 4.92 out of 5
$5 Original price was: $129.00.Current price is: $5.00. Add to Cart
Digital Painting in Photoshop with Aaron Blaise
Rated 5.00 out of 5

$30
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Original price was: $75.00.Current price is: $45.00. Add to Cart
How to Draw Wolves, Coyotes & Foxes
Rated 5.00 out of 5

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Original price was: $65.00.Current price is: $45.00. Add to Cart
Custom Photoshop Brushes – Set 1
Rated 4.75 out of 5
$1 Original price was: $5.00.Current price is: $1.00. Add to Cart
How to Animate a Four Legged Walk Cycle (NEW Update!)
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$5 Original price was: $15.00.Current price is: $5.00. Add to Cart
How to Animate a Four Legged Run Cycle (NEW Update!)
Rated 5.00 out of 5
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How to Animate a Trot (NEW Update!)
Rated 4.50 out of 5
$5 Original price was: $15.00.Current price is: $5.00. Add to Cart
Aaron Blaise Photoshop Foliage Brush Set
Rated 4.82 out of 5
$1 Original price was: $10.00.Current price is: $1.00. Add to Cart
Custom Photoshop Brushes – Set 3 (Fur Texture)
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$1 Original price was: $5.00.Current price is: $1.00. Add to Cart
Streaming Membership Plan
Rated 5.00 out of 5
Sale! ~~$14.99~~ $9.99 / month Add to Cart
Annual Premium Membership
Rated 5.00 out of 5

$100
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Original price was: $249.00.Current price is: $149.00. / year Add to Cart
Custom Photoshop Brushes – Set 2 (Elephant Texture)
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$1 Original price was: $5.00.Current price is: $1.00. Add to Cart
4 Leg Animation Bundle (NEW Update!)
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$10 Original price was: $45.00.Current price is: $10.00. Add to Cart
How to Draw Animals Course – Big Cats
Rated 4.82 out of 5
$5 Original price was: $75.00.Current price is: $5.00. Add to Cart
Custom Photoshop Brushes – Directional Hair / Fur Volume 2
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$1 Original price was: $10.00.Current price is: $1.00. Add to Cart
Custom Photoshop Brushes – Set 4 (Lion & Leopard Eyes)
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$1 Original price was: $2.50.Current price is: $1.00. Add to Cart
Aaron Blaise Custom Photoshop Water Brushes
Rated 4.80 out of 5
$1 Original price was: $5.00.Current price is: $1.00. Add to Cart
Custom Photoshop Brushes – Set 5 (Directional Fur Brushes)
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$1 Original price was: $10.00.Current price is: $1.00. Add to Cart

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“I was trained by Aaron Blaise. Aaron is Awesome!”

– Byron Howard (Director: “Zootopia”, “Tangled”, “Bolt”)

Teacher & Student Discount Sale – Back to School!

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I often travel the world giving demos & lectures and get the opportunity to work with aspiring artists, illustrators and animators from all walks of life. I am continually impressed by the talent out there as well as the questions that I get.

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Prime Day Deals for Artists

It’s PRIME DAY 2024 so we thought we would share some Best Deals for Artists that we could find!

Great Deals for Artists!

Explore our gift ideas and find the perfect match for the artist in your life!

Memberships & Classes from Creature Art Teacher!

There’s no better gift than the gift of learning. Give your loved ones the opportunity to explore their creativity and improve their skills.

All our Classes and Memberships can be gifted directly.
For those who prefer to choose their own adventure, consider sending “Creature Credits” in any amount.
Finally, please see a section of Aaron’s Favorite ART BOOKS & ART SUPPLIES below.

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Software Deals:

These are the BEST Software Deals for Artist

40% OFF 1 Year of Adobe Creative Cloud

50% OFF Clip Studio Paint EX

Digital & Traditional Art Supplies:

Artists tools Used & Recommended by Aaron Blaise!

Wacom One 12″ (2023)

41% OFF Wacom One 13.3″ (2019 Pen Included)

$50 OFF 10.9” iPad (10th Generation)

24% OFF iPad Mini (+Extra $20 Coupon)

$300 OFF Wacom 22″ Cintiq

23% OFF Wacom Cintiq 16

29% OFF 150pc Prismacolor Colored Pencils

5% Coupon Sakura .08 White Gel Pen (Box of 12)

43% OFF Micron Fineliner Pens

56% OFFAcid Free Sketch Book
100 Sheets

20% OFF Animation Paper
200 Sheets

25% OFF Watercolor Paper
Amazon Basics (9″ x 12″ 30 Sheets)

31% OFF Amazon Basics Watercolor
Paint Set Tubes, 24 Colors

38% OFF LED Light Table
(+10% Extra Coupon)

Recommended Books For Artists:

Animation Books, Anatomy Reference & More!

28% OFF The Illusion of Life:
Disney Animation

47% OFF The Animator’s Survival Kit (Paperback 2012)

22% OFF Animals Real and Imagined (Paperback)

50% OFF Science of Creature Design (Hardcover)

33% OFF Principles of Creature Design (Paperback)

49% OFF Imaginative Realism:
How to Paint What Doesn’t Exist

45% OFF Color and Light:
A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2)

NOTE: If posted, all prices, ratings and deals are as of time of publication and subject to change.

Lion King 30th Anniversary Stream: New Nala Animation

Celebrating The 30th Anniversary of The Lion King!

Use Promo Code: “STARS15” for $15 OFF Any Course or Brush Order Over $50*
Hurry… Offer Ends Monday!

width= WOW! This summer marks the 30th Anniversary of Disney’s The Lion King!

This movie literally changed my life!
And it was not just me… the movie changed the ENTIRE ANIMATION INDUSTRY!

So, I didn’t want to let the occasion go unmarked!

This week I did a new public live stream on my YouTube Channel where I shared stories from the making of the film, answered viewer questions and created some new animation of young Nala – The character I designed and animated for the film!

Give it a watch below:

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I also thought it might be fun to collect some development images from the making of the film.
Plus, there is a video below of a rough pencil animation test that I did!

If you like this type of content, please leave a Comment Below and I will make more.

Thanks,

– Aaron

Art & Animation Lessons ON SALE!

Lesson Previews:

The videos below are selected lessons from various courses.
These represent just a small portion of the 600+ hours of animation lessons, art tutorials and more available with our membership plans.

Get Immediate Access to All this Great Content + More!

“I was trained by Aaron Blaise. Aaron is Awesome!”

– Byron Howard (Director: “Zootopia”, “Tangled”, “Bolt”)

MEMBERS: 2D FX Interview with Joey Mildenberger (Extended Version)

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Watch the Shorter Version HERE

Lesson Previews:

The videos below are selected lessons from various courses. These represent just a small portion of the 600+ hours of animation lessons, art tutorials and more available with our membership plans.

Looking For A Lower Cost Option? You can now purchase access directly to these Private Streams for a low montly fee. + CLICK HERE to learn more.

MEMBERS: Art Studio Tour with Ronnie Williford (Extended Version)

🔥 This Special EXTENDED Video is a Member Exclusive. Right Now, Membership Plans are On Sale!

Get EVERYTHING for One Flat Price. + LEARN MORE

Watch the Shorter Version HERE

Lesson Previews:

The videos below are selected lessons from various courses. These represent just a small portion of the 600+ hours of animation lessons, art tutorials and more available with our membership plans.

Looking For A Lower Cost Option? You can now purchase access directly to these Private Streams for a low montly fee. + CLICK HERE to learn more.

Items we LOVE for Artists

With VALENTINE’S DAY right around the corner we thought it might be fun to share some Gift Ideas for Artists that may be special to you!

❤️ Great Gifts for Artists!

Explore our gift ideas and find the perfect match for the artist in your life!

Memberships & Classes from Creature Art Teacher!

There’s no better gift than the gift of learning. Give your loved ones the opportunity to explore their creativity and improve their skills.

All our Classes and Memberships can be gifted directly.
For those who prefer to choose their own adventure, consider sending “Creature Credits” in any amount.
Finally, please see a section of Aaron’s Favorite ART BOOKS & ART SUPPLIES below.

Scroll Down For Gift Ideas!

+ USE CODE: “ArtLove” for an Extra 35% OFF Your Order!*

FTC: This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you.