Description
Young Lion of the Mara
A one-of-a-kind original oil painting by Aaron Blaise, painted in 2019 and available as the original artwork.
Original oil painting • Signed by the artist • Includes certificate of authenticity
This is the original painting. No prints. No reproductions.
Painted in 2019, Young Lion of the Mara captures a young lion standing in tall grass beneath a dramatic African sky. The composition is framed by branches and brush, giving the viewer the feeling of quietly observing the animal in its environment.
Aaron created this piece as part of the process while filming his Oil Painting Course, which means many students will immediately recognize the image. This listing is for the original oil painting itself.
About the Painting
Aaron has spent decades studying animals and painting wildlife subjects. Lions have always been a favorite subject because of their structure, power, and quiet presence.
In this painting, the focus is on that calm moment of awareness… the lion pausing and watching the distance as a storm gathers across the savanna.
Because the piece is painted in oil, the surface carries subtle texture and brushwork that can only be experienced in the original.
Artwork Details
- Title: Young Lion of the Mara
- Artist: Aaron Blaise
- Year: 2019
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Unframed Canvas Size: 30″ × 40″
- Framed Dimensions: 37″ × 47″
- Depth: 3″
- Frame: Included as shown
- Format: One-of-a-kind original
The painting is signed by Aaron Blaise and includes a certificate of authenticity.
To ensure safe delivery, the artwork will be professionally packed in a custom shipping crate and transported via insured freight shipping.
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 interest in animal anatomy, natural light, and the quiet moments that reveal an animal’s character.
Through Creature Art Teacher, Aaron now shares his knowledge with artists around the world, teaching drawing, animation, and painting to a global audience.
Original Artwork
This is the original oil painting by Aaron Blaise, signed by the artist and offered as a one-of-a-kind piece.
