Description
Slow Down. Notice More. Create Something That Is Truly Yours.
Join Aaron Blaise for See More Deeply, an intimate multi-day experience that begins in the forests of Wekiwa Springs and continues inside Aaron’s personal studio.
Learn how Aaron observes nature, gathers reference, recognizes meaningful ideas, and transforms firsthand experiences into original paintings, films, characters, books, and stories.
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Meaningful Artwork Begins Before Your Pencil Touches the Paper.
It begins with paying attention, gathering experiences, recognizing ideas, and learning to see the world more deeply.
For more than forty years, the natural world has been the source of nearly everything Aaron has created, from animated films and wildlife paintings to books, characters, and original stories.
See More Deeply invites you to experience that process alongside him. You will explore Wekiwa Springs State Park, gather inspiration through observation, and return to Aaron’s studio to transform your discoveries into original creative work.
Observe. Imagine. Create.
Rather than beginning with a predetermined assignment, the experience starts outdoors and develops naturally from what you discover.
Slow down, sketch, photograph, journal, paint, and notice the moments that might become meaningful ideas.
Explore how reference and observation become composition, atmosphere, design, storytelling, and visual development.
Develop your own original work with individual feedback, critiques, demonstrations, and guidance from Aaron.
Work Beside Aaron in His Personal Studio.
You will spend two full creative days inside the studio where Aaron develops his own paintings, films, courses, books, characters, and stories.
Aaron will demonstrate his process, work individually with participants, and help each artist strengthen their ideas without forcing everyone into the same medium or finished result.
Who This Experience Is For
- Painters who want to create work that feels more personal and meaningful
- Illustrators and visual development artists searching for stronger sources of inspiration
- Animators, character designers, and concept artists developing more original ideas
- Traditional and digital artists who want to strengthen their creative process
- Writers, photographers, designers, and storytellers inspired by nature
- Artists who want focused time, personal guidance, and a deeper connection to their work
You do not need to be a working professional, and you do not need to work in one particular medium.
Participation requirement:
Participants must be at least 18 years old by the event date and in good health for outdoor walking at Wekiwa Springs State Park.
The Major Event Logistics Are Handled for You.
Creative Program
- Multi-day creative experience with Aaron Blaise
- Guided creative day at Wekiwa Springs State Park
- Two full studio days
- Personal instruction and one-on-one guidance
- Individual critiques and discussions
- Creative demonstrations from Aaron
- Special film screenings
- Certificate of completion and welcome gift
Hotel, Meals and Transportation
- Four nights in your own private hotel room
- Thursday check-in through Monday checkout
- Morning coffee and a light breakfast during program days
- Lunch each program day
- Dinner each program evening
- Daily round-trip transportation between the host hotel, Aaron’s studio, Wekiwa Springs, and scheduled activities
Art Materials and Digital Workstations Are Provided.
Participants may use the materials provided throughout the experience or bring their own preferred creative tools.
- Watercolor painting sets
- Sketch and drawing pads
- Traditional drawing materials, including charcoal and pencils
- Digital workstations featuring Krita, TVPaint, and Wacom One tablets
Cameras are not provided. Guests who would like to photograph their own reference should bring a camera or use their phone.
From First Observation to Original Artwork.
Check in at the host hotel. A scheduled 5:00 PM pickup brings the group to Aaron’s studio for dinner, introductions, a studio welcome, a screening of Disney’s Four Artists Paint One Tree, and a conversation about creativity and observation.
Travel to Wekiwa Springs State Park to walk, sketch, photograph, journal, paint, and gather ideas alongside Aaron. Meals and transportation are included.
Work inside Aaron’s studio and begin transforming Friday’s observations into original artwork with demonstrations and individual guidance.
Continue refining your work with personal feedback from Aaron. The experience concludes with a farewell dinner and presentation of completion certificates.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, check out, and depart for home or the airport.
Times, screenings, activities, and schedule details are subject to adjustment. Registered participants will receive a complete itinerary and preparation guide.
Work in the Medium You Love.
This experience is not centered on mastering one particular medium. The focus is on observation, imagination, creative decision-making, and developing ideas that feel personal to you.
What You Will Leave With
A repeatable approach for moving from observation and reference to original ideas.
New habits for noticing light, atmosphere, behavior, shape, rhythm, and story.
Artwork developed directly from your own experiences and discoveries.
Individual critiques and creative conversations focused on your work.
A clearer understanding of how your interests and experiences can shape what you create.
Shared experiences with a small group of artists who care deeply about creativity.
Four Nights in Your Own Private Hotel Room Are Included.
Your private room covers Thursday, October 22 through Sunday, October 25, with checkout on Monday morning, October 26.
Daily event transportation is provided between the host hotel, Aaron’s studio, Wekiwa Springs State Park, and scheduled group activities.
Participants are responsible for travel to Central Florida and transportation between the airport and the designated host hotel.
Planning Your Trip?
Visit the full event FAQ for airport recommendations, the Orlando Sanford and Allegiant travel option, international travel guidance, extended stays, non-participating guests, local-area tickets, and other important planning details.
Additional Planning Options
Extended Hotel Stays
After registration, you may request additional hotel nights at the special group rate. Extended reservations are based on first-come, first-served availability.
Non-Participating Guests
A non-participating guest may attend for a $400 fee, which includes scheduled meals and transportation to group off-site activities.
Local Area Tickets
A very limited number of reduced-price Local Area Resident Tickets may appear at checkout. Proof of residency may be requested.
Please contact the Creature Art Teacher team with questions about guests, extended stays, or local resident registration.
Please Review Before Registering.
- All cancellations are subject to a $500 non-refundable deposit fee.
- Cancellations made fewer than 30 days before the event are fully non-refundable.
- If Creature Art Teacher cancels the event, 100% of your payment will be refunded.
- If a waitlist exists, we may be able to transfer your registration to another guest, although this cannot be guaranteed.
Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel.
See More Deeply. Create More Thoughtfully.
Join Aaron Blaise for a rare multi-day experience built around observing nature, gathering inspiration, and creating inside his personal studio.
Your private four-night hotel room, scheduled meals, event transportation, instruction, art materials, and group activities are included.
Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon!
Attendance is limited to just 15 artists.
