I'm Aaron Bonkowski, a multidisciplinary artist with 20+ years creating visual storytelling across mini-golf installations, digital painting, and animation design. I blend technical discipline with imaginative vision, constantly exploring new frontiers in UI/UX, 3D modeling, and writing while continuing to work as a professional artist. My work spans from background art and illustration to character design and art direction for animation and games. I'm passionate about collaborating on stories that resonate, and I bring a hands-on, detail-oriented approach to every project, from concept to final polish.

Aaron Bonkowski

I'm Aaron Bonkowski, a multidisciplinary artist with 20+ years creating visual storytelling across mini-golf installations, digital painting, and animation design. I blend technical discipline with imaginative vision, constantly exploring new frontiers in UI/UX, 3D modeling, and writing while continuing to work as a professional artist. My work spans from background art and illustration to character design and art direction for animation and games. I'm passionate about collaborating on stories that resonate, and I bring a hands-on, detail-oriented approach to every project, from concept to final polish.

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I’m Aaron Bonkowski, a multidisciplinary artist with 20+ years creating visual storytelling across mini-golf installations, digital painting, and animation design. I blend technical discipline with imaginative vision, constantly exploring new frontiers in UI/UX, 3D modeling, and writing while continuing to work as a professional artist.
My work spans from background art and illustration to character design and art direction for animation and games. I’m passionate about collaborating on stories that resonate, and I bring a hands-on, detail-oriented approach to every project, from concept to final polish.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sculptor / Mural Artist / Installation Prop Painter / Supervisor at Art Attack FX
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Sculpted props, murals, and installations for commercial/theming projects; supervised onsite installs and repairs.

Education

at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2010 - March 16, 2026

Qualifications

Emmy Award - Rick and Morty (Pickle Rick)
January 1, 2020 - March 16, 2026
Emmy Award - Dragon Prince
January 1, 2020 - March 16, 2026
Emmy Award - Last Kids on Earth
January 1, 2020 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet