Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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We're excited to welcome Carlos Mendoza III as our October Xencelabs Artist Spotlight. Carlos is currently the Art Director at Spirit Halloween but has over 15 years of experience in the toy industry. He has been a Toy Designer and Conceptual Illustrator and has worked with brands such as Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, Spongebob Squarepants, and Subway Surfer.

Connect with Carlos Mendoza III:
Instagram: instagram.com/carlos3art
Art Station: artstation.com/carlos3mendoza
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carlosmendozaiii
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCS9fLpv9Q1G7Zd1IF5uAAKg

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Contents of this video:
0:00 - Introduction to Carlos Mendoza
0:09 - What part of the world do you call home?
0:22 - How long have you worked in your profession?
2:07 - Digital and/or Analogue %
4:13 - Early bird or night owl?
5:11 - 3 music genre must-haves
5:30 - What inspires you?
6:40 - Fave childhood and current movie
10:42 - Movie or video game you wish you worked on?
12:58 - Describe a defining inspirational moment
15:10 - Work in silence, or need music/noise?
15:39 - Ideal setting to work on creative project
16:20 - Follow and subscribe for new episodes every month!

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