Jose Pinto was born and raised in Santarém, a quaint city close to Portugal’s capital. His formative years were shaped by the intricacies of Portuguese culture, while his insatiable curiosity led him to explore diverse corners of the internet and gain global influences. With a knack for self-taught vector art and image manipulation, Jose embarked on a creative journey during his early teens. Influenced by his family- his mother’s elegance, his father’s authenticity, and his brother’s trailblazing spirit- Jose soon found his creative stride. With a background rooted in cinema, Jose’s artistic expressions often gravitate towards a photographic and atmospheric aesthetic, even when venturing into the realms of surrealism and the extraordinary. His artwork is created using a mix of vector art, Photoshop, photography, video editing, and motion graphics, whatever is needed to bring the final art to life. Among the plethora of artists who inspire Jose, Nicolas Winding Refn is a guiding star, his bold use of color and captivating characters forever fueling Jose’s artistic compass. Constantly driven to push the boundaries of creativity, Jose finds solace and excitement in the ever-evolving realm of visual storytelling. View Full Bio