¡Hola! Mi nombre es Randy Morales. I'm an artist and part-time adventurer based in Charlotte, NC. I was born and raised on the outskirts of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. There, I spent my days drawing with charcoal on the walls of abandoned houses, making fires with friends, and exploring the deep tropical forest under the scorching sun. That same curiosity drives me today. When I'm not at my desk, you can find me climbing or riding my bike somewhere around the Appalachian Mountains.
I use illustration, animation, and motion design to bring stories to life. I’ve built a diverse toolkit along the way, covering everything from direction and cel animation to character design and editorial. I'm passionate about visual storytelling and strive to create bold narratives full of personality and my unique perspective.
💼 SELECTED CLIENTS
🏆 SELECTED EXHIBITIONS, SCREENINGS & HONORS
2025 Juror, FONPROCINE - Short Film Animation Production / Santo Domingo, DR
2024 Olivia & Las Nubes, Deconstrucción de una Película Animada / Santo Domingo, DR
2023 NY Times Illustration Portfolio Reviews
2018 Official Selection, Inshort Film Festival / Lagos, Nigeria
2018 Official Selection, ICON10 Motion Commotion / Detroit, MI
2018 Semi-Finalist, San Mauro Film Festival / San Mauro Torinese, Italy
2017 Official Selection, Open World Animation Festival/ Allentown, PA
2017 Official Selection, AM Egypt Film Festival / Ramadan City, Egypt
2016 Group Show, NYC Visions / New York, NY & Santo Domingo, DR
2016 Official Selection, ICON9 Motion Commotion / Austin, TX
2016 Group Show, Earth Play / Brooklyn, NY
2016 Group Show, Zeroes & Ones / Brooklyn, NY
2015 Moving Image Prize, III Premio Joven de la Imagen / Santo Domingo, DR
2014 XXV Bienal Concurso de Arte Eduardo León Jiménez / Santiago, DR
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