
There is a lot for me to work on myself and to learn, especially when seeing other artists' works, and even though people say it is not good to compare yourself with others, I like to admire other great artists, compare myself with them and aim for the best. I used to practice a lot when I was a student acquiring great speed, so when something I need that I haven’t mastered slows me down, I practice that until I master it. I like to absorb everything people teach me. I consider my skills at this point to come from hard work and commitment. I worked on a feature animated film and new IP called Leo (not yet released) as a Surfacing and Groom Artist for hero characters and hero props, where I stayed for 1 and a half years. Then I promptly moved to Animal Logic where I met a lot of talented people. I stayed there for 2 years, working on all of the productions that required groom, with the standout being Monsters at Work, Transformers: Earthspark, and Young Jedi Adventures. I got very lucky to meet the now Head of Grooming and the CFX Supervisor at ICON Creative Studios, who gave me the opportunity to start my career in the industry as a Grooming Artist. Right after I finished school, my career in Canada started almost 4 years back. Mixed with my interest in computers, video games, movies, and art, it is no surprise I chose this path. I used to love to draw, and I have always been known as a creative kid since I was in elementary school. In the meantime, I started working part-time doing freelance work as a modeler and graphic designer for small clients. Then I got a diploma in Animation and Visual Effects at Vancouver Film School.

Long story short, my career started a long time ago, in Mexico, where I did my degree in Animation and Digital Art at Tecnologico de Monterrey. Why that name? Well, there are too many people out there with my name, and as I am a Digital Artist, this name can symbolize a strong connection to the technical and aesthetic aspects of what you see in my work. Hello, fellow creative readers! My name is Ramón, but in the realm of digital artistry, I go by the name ramon.exr.
