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Jose Pozo

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Bio

I want to become an animator and illustrator because I've always been passionate about creating my own stories. Coming from Ecuador, it's really important for me to make my family proud and give back to them financially, just like they helped me get to the U.S. I want to bring fresh stories and movies to life for the next generation and make a real impact through my work.

Education

California State University-Fullerton

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Arts

    • Dream career goals:

    • helped with cards and posters for the holidays

      ATDI Ecuador
      2020 – 20244 years

    Arts

    • Orange Coast College

      Illustration
      2023 – 2024
    Terry Masters Memorial Scholarship
    Since I was a kid, something about colors and animated series has always fascinated me. I was drawn to stories with deep lore, unique characters, and, most of all, vibrant colors. A little about my past is that I’m from Ecuador, a small country in South America. I usually find inspiration by looking back at my past, my family, and the traditions we brought with us from Ecuador. These memories fuel my creativity and help me create ideas for my artwork. My dream is to one day create my own animated series or comic that represents my culture and roots. At the same time, I want to help my parents financially. They sacrificed a lot for us to come to the U.S., leaving behind their jobs and status in Ecuador. Starting from scratch here has not been easy, especially since they don’t speak English, which has made finding a job almost impossible for them. As for creativity process, I find a lot of resources and media from my country, my traditions, and my experiences as an Ecuadorian. Traditional music also plays a big role in my creative process, especially when it has a deep meaning that helps me connect emotionally with the canvas when I’m painting or drawing digitally. Whether it's the rhythm of a traditional song or a meaningful melody, it helps me connect my mind into my art.
    Bayli Lake Memorial Scholarship for Creative Excellence
    Since I was a kid, something about colors and animated series has always fascinated me. I was drawn to stories with deep lore, unique characters, and, most of all, vibrant colors. A little about my past is that I’m from Ecuador, a small country in South America, and when my family and I moved to the U.S., they gave me my first iPad. For me, that was the best gift I could’ve received, as it marked the start of my digital art and illustration journey. From that moment on, I knew I wanted to focus on painting, illustration, and animation and follow them as a career. I usually find inspiration by looking back at my past, my family, and the traditions we brought with us from Ecuador. These memories fuel my creativity and help me create ideas for my artwork. My dream is to one day create my own animated series or comic that represents my culture and roots. At the same time, I want to help my parents financially. They sacrificed a lot for us to come to the U.S., leaving behind their jobs and status in Ecuador. Starting from scratch here has not been easy, especially since they don’t speak English, which has made finding a job almost impossible for them. That’s what motivates me the most, the thought of working for companies like Disney or Pixar, since they have been my major influencers in my style and character design. But also, i want to create fresh stories and characters that not only entertain but also represent where I come from. I also want to be able to make my parents proud and give back to them in the same way they’ve supported me. As for creativity process, I find a lot of resources and media from my country, my traditions, and my experiences as an Ecuadorian. Traditional music also plays a big role in my creative process, especially when it has a deep meaning that helps me connect emotionally with the canvas when I’m painting or drawing digitally. Whether it's the rhythm of a traditional song or a meaningful melody, it helps me connect my mind into my art. Ultimately and lastly, i been working on a comic to start and blend all of this together into an easy-to-read book in where i show my culture, my family, and my creativity, into something meaningful that inspires others and leaves a lasting impact.
    Froggycrossing's Creativity Scholarship