Hello,

I'm Jay!

I'm 23, live in Southern Oklahoma, and recently graduated from the University of Colorado Denver. Go Lynx! My BFA is in 3D Graphics and Animation and my minor is in illustration.

Since I was small, I created and consumed art however I could. Throughout my life, I have had an affinity for cartoons and video games and have always been inspired by those mediums. Ever since I sat in front of the TV, I watched anything animated I could get my hands on. From Adventure Time, and The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, to Sailor Moon and more. Watching those animated series, I felt seen and connected to the characters on the screen. I started teaching myself how to draw and eventually, I started posting on social media and became obsessed with the world of online illustrators.

In the same vein, I have enjoyed the fascinating worlds of video games. There has not been a single genre of game I have not enjoyed. The medium always felt ahead of the curb when it came to graphics, technology, and storytelling. From Animal Crossing: New Horizons to The Last of Us, there has always been a part of the immersive experience that brought me to 3D Graphics in the first place.

In university, I struggled to find my footing. I had always thought I would be an animator in a 2D animated series. However, in my sophomore year, I started modeling and it almost became second nature. Eventually, I developed the reputation of being the "fast modeler" and helped others with personal projects by being their asset producer. As I began to model more, I developed a taste for making the entire set. In my short film, Fighter Kites (2024), I was tasked with modeling an entire marketplace. That's when I realized I had a knack for environments.

I am looking forward to working in the 3D graphics industry and hope to work as an environment artist in a game or film studio. I hope my talent and passion can bring the same joy that the games and cartoons did for me.

I am currently open for work and my contact information is below.

Short: Jay Ramirez is a 3D environment artist and illustrator. They hope to work in the video game industry with her unique work and diverse background.

Week 28: The boy is made!