Rafa Souza is a 3D character artist, digital sculptor, and educator with over two decades of experience bridging the gap between traditional art foundations and digital innovation. His obsession with form and dynamic storytelling led him to study classical art at the Accademia D'Arte Firenze in Italy and advanced digital production at the Gnomon School in Los Angeles.

As the founder of the Rafa Souza Academy, Rafa has mentored thousands of students, fostering a fiercely loyal community built on the philosophy of "learning how to see, not just how to click." Known for his high-energy mentorship style and meticulous attention to human and creature anatomy, he treats ZBrush not as a technical tool, but as a gateway to pure artistic expression. At THU, Rafa is dedicated to helping the next generation of artists unlock their spatial awareness