Using these applications towards my artistic vision, I developed a film that establishes these principles I follow. I have prior experience as a freelance caricature artist, so I learned to work with clients. It is important for me to diversify the kinds of characters I create because it is important to be flexible and representative. These inspire me to design different worlds that mimic the reality we live in. I learned from different stories through fables, myths, novels, film, and television. I wanted to create worlds that dive into that genres that I am passionate for. In High School, I became a character designer, illustrator, and writer after realizing that I loved developing stories with interesting characters. I grew drawing characters and fan arts of the many things I enjoy. I have always been a fan of fantasy and horror media, so I took to drawing to express my passions in the arts. Because I was poor, I mostly spent my time looking for hobbies. I grew up in a poor single mother household, as a Mexican American child in Los Angeles. These details allow the audience to watch the animation repeatedly and get a different feeling each time. When I made "The Wish", there were still many clues left in it, such as flashing tattoos, two-tone backgrounds, and the time changes of the electronic clock. Multiple languages (dates represented by Greek numbers, calculus topics, Chinese tattoo shop signs) are the characteristics of this work.
The feelings of this work range from sadness to despair to finally fulfilling one's wish.
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Not being able to meet him is my biggest regret, so when I first came into the animation professional course, I decided to make this story my capstone work. When I recalled my grandfather's love for me countless times, I decided to tattoo his death day on my arm. On May 12, 2014, my grandpa passed away but I was not present. The inspiration for this work comes from my personal life experience. My work, "The Wish" tells a story about family love that travels through time and space.
I am proud to have made a queer short film because representation matters to me. They have a hard time believing in themselves and even harder time thinking that their crush likes them back. This film shows the internal struggles that Sam faces as a human being. The story is done in segments that show pieces of a relationship starting to form just you would when using LEGO pieces to build a foundation. I mention LEGO bricks in my film, and I thought it goes hand in hand with the story I wanted to tell. After some time of not having a clue on what to name my film I came up with “Piece by Piece”. I like the freedom of expression I have accomplished with animation. My film is done mainly with rotoscoping and some experimental choices. I do not know if I will pursue it as a career choice after school is done but it is a skill I have added to my toolbox.
Although it is time consuming it is what I am most comfortable with. My favorite way to animate is with rotoscoping.