Well I see art as the expression of the human soul, personally when I see and make art there’s always a story behind it that adds humanity.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Want to be notified if Mario Ruiz changes in position?
Receive Text UpdatesI love making both comic art and sculptures of dinosaur skulls, something about the sheer mass of dinosaur skulls mixed with the ability to add all of the ridges is amazing, top that off with comic art that helps to inspire imagination and you have the golden combo.
Where do you find inspiration?Well I sculpt dinosaur skulls based off of specimens from museums or based off of the species alone, my favorite comic artists I like to imitate are: Ryan Ottley, Steve Ditko, and Todd Macfarlane. When I make my own Godzilla designs I look at the original meaning of the character as a whole, and look at past designs and take elements that I like because I feel as if they’d fit the vibe I’m going for.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use it for college since I’m studying to be a paleontologist at Montana State University, and I would also help my mom with an apartment since she will most likely be homeless by the end of the summer.
Vote for Mario Ruiz to become The People's Artist while supporting a great cause! Cast your free daily vote or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation, supporting The Art of Elysium in their mission to use art as a catalyst to help people triumph over difficult life challenges.
Limited-time: 2X votes ends on Wed 6/17 at 9PM PDT
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like The People's Artist, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.
