Growing up, I was lucky enough to have supportive parents that have always encouraged me to do whatever I wanted. They supported me my entire time in the university, and life after. I currently work in southern California as an animation sketch artist, but hope to break into the animation studio industry someday soon. As a Chicano artist, I am inspired by both of my Mexican and American roots, that it allows me to create wonderful images. I specialize in designing characters in a more cartoony style. However, I love to branch out and try different styles and I always strive to challenge myself artistically and in anything in life. I am big on working hard for what it is that you want. As the oldest of 4 siblings, taking care of them when they were younger to help my parents fulfill the American dream for us, gave me the push I needed to one day become a successful artist and I am determined to show my younger brothers that you can really accomplish so much if you put your mind to it. Finally, I took a leap, left my family and their support behind me. I was able to move to southern California with nothing in hand except my ideas to start over and pursue my dreams, graduate college and win small victories along the way. Meeting people, creating art and getting ahead are just some of the things I was able to do while I am here. The next step is to break into the industry. Thank you for your time and consideration!