I’ve been in animation for over 15 years now, and I came across these pictures that brought back so many memories.
I remember my uncles getting my brother and me these Ultimate Guide books for X-Men and Spider-Man. We were absolutely obsessed with them. I used to bring them to school just to show my friends, and my brother and I would spend hours having drawing sessions, literally just copying the artwork straight out of those books.
We’d also spend countless hours playing games like X-Men vs. Street Fighter and Marvel vs. Capcom. We were completely obsessed with these characters, their stories, and everything about that world.
Looking back, it’s crazy how much those little moments influenced my life and shaped the career I have today. What started as two kids sharing a love for comics, video games, and drawing became the foundation for a lifelong passion for art and animation.
It’s funny how you don’t realize it at the time, but those little childhood moments can end up shaping so much of who you become.