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Abe Taraky

Art Director at Crystal Dynamics

Abe Taraky is an award-winning concept designer and illustrator with over 15 years of experience shaping visual worlds across film, video games, animation, and advertising. With a foundation in fine arts and animation, he brings a refined artistic sensibility and strong narrative focus to his work, crafting compelling characters, environments, and visual storytelling that elevate every project he contributes to.


In addition to exhibiting his personal work in galleries and solo shows throughout Canada and the United States, Abe currently serves as an Art Director at Riot Games, where he leads and collaborates with multidisciplinary creative teams to develop striking and immersive concepts. His professional journey includes key roles at leading studios such as Crystal Dynamics, People Can Fly, and Santa Monica Studio, contributing to globally recognised titles and pushing the boundaries of visual design in interactive media.

  • Abe is an awesome artist with an impressive array of skills ranging from character design, illustration, and environment concept art to animation, art direction, and writing for TV. That combined with his work ethic and professionalism makes him a creative force in our industry. His workshop is a must-see; highly recommend it.

    - Fred Rambaud
    Concept Artist

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