I created this illustration to be part of Squid Kids Ink Mini 10-d0h figures Limited edition Series 2. You can see my process from rough sketch to final illustration.

The figure is set to be released sometime later this year. In the meantime go pick up some of his other amazing figures at http://squidkidsink.bigcartel.com/

Just -Us Squad is an animated mini series from the mind of director J. Brightly with Main character designs by Reno Msad.

My team and I were commissioned by MTV to develop eleven 2-3 minute short episodes. I was lucky enough to work with an amazing team to help guide me through the creation of this mini series.

Director: J. Brightly
Executive Producer: Jodi Lahaya
Producer: Kris Walter
Creative Director / Character Designer / Key Frame animator: Reno Msad
Animation Director: Rene Avalos
Storyboard artist: Gary Gretsky / Adrienne Smith / Matt Robinson /Reno Msad
Background Artist: Matt Robinson
Animators: Gary Gretsky / Kevyn Schmidt / Antoine Cunningham / Adrienne Smith
After Effects Animators / Compositors: Andrew MacFarlane / Federico Rojas-Lavado / Ronin Lesmes / Rene Avalos
Clean Up Artist: Alice Medrano / Christopher Spinella / Camilla Wycoco / Christopher Dejesus

This is the continuation of the current collaboration between WIll Divide and myself. We wanted to continue the current Noir style look we developed for his current branding.

The Fader magazine just released its 73 issue commemorating The Notorious B.I.G. In celebration of the release, they decided to run a contest for artist and designers alike to do their interpretation of the cover. This is my submission.

Wham Bam Islam is a film my studio had the pleasure of working on over the past year. The Film was directed by Isaac Solotaroff and explores the negative stereotypes the Muslim community receives and its lack of heroes to positively inspire. Enter "The 99". Super-Heroes to inspire the children of Islam.

I worked on this film as Creative Director and Lead Illustrator. I lead an incredibly talented team of Artist and Animators to create this wonderful piece of work.

Director: Isaac Solotaroff
Creative Director / Lead Illustrator: Reno Msad
Animation Director: Rene Avalos
Illustrators: Edwin Huang / Joe Martin / Ciro Romero
Colorist: John Ofori / Ciro Romero / Narek Grevorgyan
Animators: Chris Monaco / Federico Rojas Lavado
Animators Assistants: Chris Dejesus / Alice Medrano

I wanted to convey the moment time stops when you meet a woman who truly draws your breath away.

Hunt for the Noor Stone is an online Flash game for PBS. It was created to work in conjunction with the film Wham Bam Islam!!! and the comic The 99.

Creative Director / Lead illustrator: Reno Msad
Additional Illustrations: Camilla Wycoco
Color Flats: Chris Dejesus

I made this character in the animated likeness of myself. I plan on printing these and adding them in with orders of my prints.

This cover was originally illustrated for Hip-Hop Legend Redman for his album "Red Gone Wild". His concept was to depict himself as his infamous Superman Lover character but in a more stylized modern Batman Begins sort of way.

The project evolved over time going from Spider-man to a Mad Magazine style Alfred E. Newman look. Even though the final artwork was eventually approved it was not used in the final printing.

This personal piece was done primarily in Adobe Illustrator with effects added in Adobe Photoshop.

Note: I originally wanted to turn this into a movie poster design but could not think of a name. If anyone has any good Ideas let me know and I'll post a version with the text added.

I worked on the designs and animation for the company MedPed. MedPed creates content for waiting rooms at Dental offices nationwide. Primary Animation was done by the great Gary Gretsky.

Skull Kid is a character created by me. I am currently developing more detailed illustrations featuring him and will update this page as it happens.

A personal piece I did for my old office at Spek Studios.

Various illustrations from earlier in my career.

I created this illustration as an homage to the 80's. I love the style and colors of that period and its influence is still felt in todays music and fashion fields today. I later crafted the piece to fit an album cover for my good friend and DJ Darvin Silva. http://darvinsilva.blogspot.com/

I created these illustrations for a pitch being made to Altoids.

Client: Translation, LLC.
Illustrator: Reno Msad

When I was younger I was obsessed with graffiti. I'm sure it influenced me subconsciously into becoming a graphic designer. Now that I am a professional I dont get the opportunity to work on graffiti related projects as much. This is my first pass at helping me focus back on it.

Various black & white vector illustrations