Abel Ayala
Abel Ayala is a Graphic Artist raised in a little town of Fillmore CA. Just like most Mexican Americans, his parents immigrated to the states to give their family better opportunities. Growing up, he gravitated towards creative outlets like drawing, playing guitar, sports and skateboarding. Art was a way to express himself but he didn't know how it can provide a future. In his early 20's he studied sociology, business, philosophy and even tried to become an EMT. Ultimately, in his last year in college he took a graphic design class that changed his life. He knew then that becoming a graphic artist is what he wanted to do.
At the age of 25 he was the first in his family to receive a Bachelors Degree. His degree was in Art with an emphasize in Graphic Design at the California State University of Channel Islands. CSUCI is where he found his passion for Graphic Design. There he obtained experience in post production, packaging, illustration and screen printing. After college, he went into the work force as a graphic designer for a custom apparel company called Ultrapress. For a year he gained experience and new techniques in apparel design, after a year he became one of the lead screen printers for Ultrapress.
His goal is to inspire and to create amazing designs for clients and employers. His inspirations come from pop culture icons, musicians and artist like; Salvador Dali, vocalist Chino Moreno, Kobe Bryant and many of the Star Wars characters. His philosophy is to bring the best out of himself with each project. His ultimate career goal is to become part of the GAD for Sideshow Collectibles. He wants to work with people who are passionate and love what they do.