Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Xencelabs welcomes Maroto (aka Bambinomonkey) to our Artist Spotlight!
Maroto is an illustrator with 20 years in the animation industry. For the last 13 years he has specialized in character design and VFX and has worked with many studios including Psyop, Dreamworks TV, and Sony Animation among others. His design style is characterized by a blend of cartoon illustrations with a dash of cute manga styling, and he always tries to add a touch of humor to all the characters he creates.
He absolutely loves cats, and he honestly thinks that slippers are the only shoes to wear… every day.
Visit his website: bambinomonkey.com
Or follow him @bambinomonkey on most social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Behance and Art Station.
See more of our Artist Spotlight series by subscribing to the Xencelabs YouTube channel. We launch new episodes every month!
Contents of this video:
0:00 - Introduction to Maroto
0:11 - How long have you been in your profession?
0:40 - Schooled or self-taught?
1:15 - Favorite movie when you were a kid and favorite movie now?
1:52 - Go to comfort food?
2:04 - Describe a defining inspirational moment?
3:11 - What drew you to your area of specialty?
3:51 - Is there anything you wish you had learned sooner?
4:16 - Early Bird or Night Owl?
4:32 - What inspires you?
4:46 - Do you work in silence, or do you need music/movie/sound around you?
5:09 - Describe your ideal setting for a creative project you would be working on?
5:42 - 3 music genre must haves?
6:09 - Is there a movie or video game that you wish you could have worked on?
6:30 - Do you have any advice on how to stay motivated?
6:56 - What is your favorite season?
7:14 - What tips do you have for inspiration?
7:43 - What would be your spirit animal?
#Xencelabs #CreatewithXencelabs #ArtistSpotlight #createwhatyoudream
Xencelabs welcomes Maroto (aka Bambinomonkey) to our Artist Spotlight!
Maroto is an illustrator with 20 years in the animation industry. For the last 13 years he has specialized in character design and VFX and has worked with many studios including Psyop, Dreamworks TV, and Sony Animation among others. His design style is characterized by a blend of cartoon illustrations with a dash of cute manga styling, and he always tries to add a touch of humor to all the characters he creates.
He absolutely loves cats, and he honestly thinks that slippers are the only shoes to wear… every day.
Visit his website: bambinomonkey.com
Or follow him @bambinomonkey on most social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Behance and Art Station.
See more of our Artist Spotlight series by subscribing to the Xencelabs YouTube channel. We launch new episodes every month!
Contents of this video:
0:00 - Introduction to Maroto
0:11 - How long have you been in your profession?
0:40 - Schooled or self-taught?
1:15 - Favorite movie when you were a kid and favorite movie now?
1:52 - Go to comfort food?
2:04 - Describe a defining inspirational moment?
3:11 - What drew you to your area of specialty?
3:51 - Is there anything you wish you had learned sooner?
4:16 - Early Bird or Night Owl?
4:32 - What inspires you?
4:46 - Do you work in silence, or do you need music/movie/sound around you?
5:09 - Describe your ideal setting for a creative project you would be working on?
5:42 - 3 music genre must haves?
6:09 - Is there a movie or video game that you wish you could have worked on?
6:30 - Do you have any advice on how to stay motivated?
6:56 - What is your favorite season?
7:14 - What tips do you have for inspiration?
7:43 - What would be your spirit animal?
#Xencelabs #CreatewithXencelabs #ArtistSpotlight #createwhatyoudream
