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Aaron Loftis (He/Him)

Concept Artist

Table/Booth: 109

Aaron Loftis is an Art Director and Visual Development Artist currently shaping the visual landscapes of major animated features and global gaming franchises. Most recently, he served as the Art Director for the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender animated movie (2026), bringing his signature style to one of the industry's most anticipated projects. Throughout his career, Aaron has contributed his expertise to high-profile productions including Netflix’s My Dad the Bounty Hunter and DreamWorks Animation’s Tales of Arcadia trilogy. His versatility is rooted in a deep background in game development, having spent years as a Senior Concept Artist at PopCap Games and Electronic Arts working on iconic titles like Plants vs. Zombies and Age of Empires. Known online as AaronCanDraw, he frequently shares his creative process and professional insights through digital tutorials and social media. A graduate of the College for Creative Studies, Aaron is currently based in Glendale, California, where he continues to push the boundaries of character design and environment concept art.

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The Art of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

Civic Auditorium | Aaron Loftis | Paramount Animation | Jake Panian | Jerry Huynh

Discussing the process for crafting the unique 2D/3D style for the recently released Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. This talk will break down the visual pillars for the films art style, early explorations and paintings all the way through the production art and the cinematic compositing style of the movie.

Skill Level: General Audience

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