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“The rat is an animal that straddles the line between being adorable and being grotesque. Because of this, I’ve come to frequently express myself through the image of a rat. My work is strange, goofy, sometimes dark or gross, but also cute. Just like a rat. In my work, I mesh gritty textural elements with rounded, cartoonish designs, expressive animation, and inject it all with a bit of my own real world experiences. This is because I like to create art that both expresses how odd the world is and exaggerates the absurdity of it. My goal is to put a magnifying glass to the world and give people the chance to laugh at just how weird it looks up close.” - Artist Statement
Hi, I'm Ray. I'm a 2D animator and artist based in Rochester, NY. I have a BFA in 2D animation from Pratt Institute and graduated Class of 2021 with honors. Over the course of my career I've started my own independent art business, worked with multiple large clients to help them create merchandise and promotional material, have created animations for multiple non-profits, painted some murals, and have overall created an abundance of content that has since gained a bit of an online following. I'm skilled with a range of software and mediums, but most frequently use the Adobe Suite for my projects. I'm versatile, hardworking, and I love working with others. I also make a pretty mean spaghetti & meatballs
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