“Mountain Lion Stride” 2026 Drawing

This is an original hand-drawn piece. No prints. No reproductions.

Mountain Lion Stride is part of a series of original wildlife drawings created by Aaron Blaise in 2026. The drawing focuses on the long, athletic movement of the mountain lion.

The stretched pose, soft shading, and confident linework give the piece a strong sense of motion while preserving the freshness of an original graphite study.

Created in graphite on traditional animation paper, the piece emphasizes gesture, silhouette, and the feeling of movement.

The graphite linework remains lively and open, giving the drawing the feeling of a direct study from an animator’s hand.

Drawn in graphite on traditional animation paper, the piece reflects Aaron’s direct approach to animal drawing and gesture.

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.

Alongside his animation career, Aaron has spent decades drawing and painting wildlife, developing a deep understanding of animal anatomy, gesture, and personality.