War of the Worlds, Constantine, Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Aaron Sims has been designing creatures in the film industry for over 20 years, his work having appeared in more than 50 features. From his earliest designs for From Beyond (1986) to His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass (2006), Aaron’s grounded vision and remarkable instincts for character have exceeded the expectations of Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, Francis Lawrence, and Jonathan Mostow. He has worked with special effects masters Rick Baker, Stan Winston, Howard Berger and Greg Nicatero (KNB), and countless others—helping to create some of the world’s most memorable characters. The Concept Art of Aaron Sims is a retrospective of work from his childhood in Texas through 2006. Includes personal anecdotes, sketches, ideas, techniques, comments on his personal style, and film concept work ranging from early development to final film images.