Celso grew up in beautiful Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from where he absorbed all the happiness, colors and creativity of the Brazilian culture. Since a young age, Celso developed the natural ability for drawing cartoons and comics fascinated him. Celso started collaborating in magazines and newspapers doing illustrations, cartoons, caricature and comic strips.

At age eighteen he started an internship at Denison Publicidade, (one on the hottest ad agencies in Rio at that time.) After working in advertising for three years he accepted the new challenge of working in a typesetting/design studio. For ten years, he created type catalogs, LP and CD covers. At the same time he studied Communication and Fine Arts.

Celso came to the U.S. to improve his skills in design, animation and language. After a few years study he was invited to live and work in the United States. Celso is now a U.S. permanent resident and resides in San Francisco. Celso's energy, amiable personality and communication skills, combined with innate talent, training and a focused "clinical eye" for detail make him a unique professional and a great asset to any creative team.

"I believe in respect and understanding for all people. The ability to listen and look with an open mind allows me to communicate honestly with myself and others."

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