"Ídolos de la Música Mexicana" (Idols of Mexican Music) is a series of 2D-animated illustrations that are dedicated to famous Mexican musicians who have passed away but still left their mark on Mexican culture. The songs that these late artists have performed continue to influence modern Mexican and Latin-American music.Growing up in a Mexican household, I would always hear the music of these artists. As a musician myself, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the songs these artists have created and how they positively impacted the lives of many people. Using Adobe Illustrator and After Effects, I designed these animated illustrations as a way to display their impactful legacy.
Diego Eduardo Muñoz is a Mexican-American digital artist, illustrator, and musician whose passion for imaginative creativity and amusing storytelling shines through his artworks. His interdisciplinary work of various digital media practices include comic book-style illustrations, intricate graphic designs, playful motion graphics, and entertaining video production.Since childhood, he has had a creative imagination when it comes to drawing illustrations. These skills would then translate into the digital medium of graphic design during his time in college, and further developed his techniques and knowledge of digital media art. His unique style is most influenced by cartoons and comic books from his childhood, and this style is present throughout many of his illustrations and designs. His creativity also translates to his musical proficiency as a guitar player, which he includes his compositions in his video productions.
