Jose Rivera is an artist located in the Orlando, Florida area. Inspired by nature and the human body, he combines different art styles and mediums to create art pieces with a touch of fantasy. His use of color and form is heavily influenced by the world around him. Being born and raised in Puerto Rico, Jose began to immerse himself with art from a very young age.
In 2006, Jose received an Associate’s Degree in Computer Animation from Full Sail University. After noticing the importance of a traditional arts background in the digital age, he began to pursue a self-taught skill set in traditional arts.
Through his art, he likes to inspire people to look at art as an emotional investment by the creator and by the audience. His focus is on what connects us to each other and the world around it with some mystical influences. Although acrylic is his most commonly used medium, he enjoys using different mediums raging from watercolor, clay, and even make-up!