High Artist Spotlight: Ricardo Diseño

Ricardo Diseño is a Miami-born illustrator currently based in Austin, TX. He attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY , and has work spanning an array of mediums , including editorial/book illustration, event merchandise ,and film posters.
We recently asked Ricardo some questions about his inspirations:
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Q: Where do you find your creative inspiration?
A: " Movies and poster art "
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Q: Why do you do what you do?
A: " Freelance illustration until I die "
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Q: What art/artist do you most identify with?
A: " Tamara de Lempicka, and Drew Struzan. I love art that makes people look dangerous and beautiful. "
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Q: What role does an artist have in society?
A: " Elevate the everyday to make this short life we all share as enjoyable as possible. "
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Q: What is your artistic outlook on life?
A: " Human are the only creature that can change their internal and external environment to their liking. As artists we can change anything with intention."
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Q: What advice would you give your younger self?
A: " Calm down."
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