Bandas Orientales

Here is a comic book on Uruguayan National History I drew with Martin Bentancor scripting. I had fun emulating Go Nagai´s approach to design.

You can read this and many more by other artists online for free here: http://www.bandasorientales.com.uy

Space Dumpster Riot Teaser

I put together some test footage of my current animation project and got it in teaser form to get some reactions.

People seem to have responded positively to the characters and the animation style, I know I will be having fun working with Babs and Jayanna.

How to Draw...

I`ve released two "How To Draw" mini books, one focusing on cartoons and the other in more action oriented comic characters like Heroes, Mutants and Princesses.

I´m already working on the next, which will be a "How to Draw Monsters" book. 

These minibooks are usually a favorite at the cons and are pretty fun to work on.

Costume Concept Design and Storyboard

I was involved in both the storyboarding and the costume design for this ad featuring a super heroine.
The original design was going to be closer to the famouse Catwoman character, but in the process it evolved into its own character, with the client asking for some changes to help with the branding and the appeal of the lead actress.

Storyboard:

Here´s the final product:

All new 2013 Animation Reel.

2013 has been a very busy year with many animation projects completed.
This allowed for a whole new reel comprised entirely of new footage.

Footage from "Star Wars Uncut", "Heads or Tails", "The Kidnapping", "Por H o por B" ACAC TV ad, "Newverse Heroes Project", "Amazing Amaratiz" and PSX TV Ad.

Ura Ka Hyo Ka: Heads or Tails, The Original Video Animation.

My latest animated project is a homage and parody to all the pop anime series where the world´s fate is at stake in a children´s game tournament...this time...HEADS OR TAILS!!!

El Secuestro - Retro Animated Short Film!

My small tribute to a certain studio´s animated style and a kidnapping gone wrong in a city guarded by super-heroes!!!

The Nineverse Project

My very own Super Hero Universe is finally kicking off, with various animated and comic book projects.

Plenty of stuff to play with...this is going to be FUN!!!

Storyboarding some more...

More TV ad storyboards.

Color:

Black and White:

The Amazing Amaratiz - Animated Short Film

My latest animated short film is up, and it´s also my 100th youtube video!
Two magicians duel on stage with the beautiful assistant caught in the crossfire!
This animated short film that sprouted from an animation workshop by Manny Cuchilla two years ago, but only now did I get to work on it.

Hero Academy Full Comic - The Siege

It´s finally up! The last Hero Academy arc we worked with Aisaku Arroyo and Ben Carver.

It´s the epic showdown when the Academy is under attack and the students must defend it from evil powerful invaders. Prophecies and fates will be put to test!

Download the full PDF comic here: http://www.deviantart.com/download/347879246/hero_academy___the_siege_full_comic_by_optimuspraino-d5r49ce.pdf