THE STORY
Valentino is a living painting of a cat who was separated long ago from his owner, an artist who used magical paint to bring his creations to life. Now, Valentino is living the rest of his days as a stray cat, creating his own art and attempting to exchange it for food (A literal starving artist!) Follow his misadventures as he uses his magical paint abilities to survive and to hopefully, find a home.
CHARACTERS
VALENTINO
A painting of a cat that was brought to life using magical paint. After being separated from his owner, Valentino decided to start creating own art and exchange it for food to survive. He can be a bit shy around people, but he can also be playful, curious and full of wonder for the world around him! He's also been known to use his magical paint abilities in crafty ways to get out of trouble, which explains how he was able to survive for so long as a stray cat.
LISA
One day, while eating at her favorite pizza place, Lisa stumbled upon a saddended and lonely Valentino, dripping with opaque blue paint, so she decided to feed and bring him home. Lisa, just like caring mother, wants to provide warmth and comfort to Valentino, and offer him the best life she possibly can after everything he's went through.
VENUS
A female living painting of a cat with a mysterious past. Venus instantly clicked with Valentino and the two eventually become an unlikely couple. She's spunky, sociable and outgoing. Venus may be an artist just like Valentino, but unlike him, she actually uses a paintbrush, rather than her tail to make her art.
BROWSE PRODUCTS
DIGITAL COMICS
THE HEART OF VALENTINO: BLUE PERIOD
This collection of comic strips and short stories follows some of the many misadventures Valentino had during his time as a stray cat!
THE HEART OF VALENTINO: RENAISSANCE
A major change arrives in Valentino's life. Could this be the start of something entirely new for him?
ANIMATION
THE HEART OF VALENTINO: STARVING ARTIST
In this animated adaption of ''The Heart of Valentino # 1'', Valentino must exchange his art for food in order to survive and and hopefully, find a home.
AWARDS
Best Puerto Rico Animation (Rincón International Film Festival 2020)
SELECTIONS
Enfoque International Film Festival (2020)
7mo Festival Ponte Los Cortos (2021)
LUSCA Film Fest (2022)
Watch the full short here!
OTHER ANIMATIONS
