When I first heard the story about Giotto drawing a perfect circle, [without the help of a compass using only his free hand] I was extremely impressed. The simple gift of a perfect O to the Pope was considered an amazing artistic achievement. So I began to doodle circles, over and over and over, but always failing to draw my own perfect loop. Many years later, with the help of Illustrator and Photoshop, I was finally able to create my own.

As a Graphic Designer, I can take Giotto and become inspired to learn, grow and improve my skills, even if the process takes years to shape up. As a young Filmmaker, I can take Giotto’s talent, make a short doc and broadcast it on YouTube. New York City, Hunter College and the art world as became my inspiration and I take it all to motivate my work.

I used to doodle because I was bored. My doodles were encouraged by Saturday Morning Cartoons, so I would recreate and draw them. My art evolved after I learned to design on a computer. Illustrator encouraged me to doodle with a purpose. Photoshop gave me tools to create dazzling images. InDesign helps me put together my work into a portfolio. My art [drawing, design, filmmaking] is yet to reach a full perfect circle, so it is in constant evolutionary loop.


-Roberto Moreno