Growing up in a small town in the Dominican Republic, visual art was a rarity besides the cartoons we would see on TV. This was a time before Netflix and the many other on demand streaming services we have today, "Back in my day" cartoons would only be on tv on very specific days at very specific times. So, with pen and paper in hand, it was up to my friends and I to fill in the gaps with our very own adventures. 

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Soon my life would get flipped on its head as my family and I would relocate from the small poverty stricken town in a 3rd world country, to New York City. I was elated at the news of traveling to America, a place full of possibilities.

 

To my surprise, once here I was heavily discouraged from pursuing Art by Teachers, Counselors and just about everyone I met in the American Public School system. Although I was very disheartened, I continued the adventures my friends and I back home started. It was my safe place. 

 

The more i would draw, the more elaborate the adventures would get. As a side effect my art improved. I continued to quietly pursue my dreams.

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Once Art became my therapy there was no escaping the outcome. Despite countless failures and set backs, years later I am now full time Illustrator, and concept artist, with my own series of published works.

 

Having struggled to find the artistic guidance and help I needed as a kid, I now spend my days helping others achieve their dreams, bringing awesome ideas to life while continuing to work on my very own projects. 

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