Rocío Alvarez is a Spanish  painter, illustrator, and animation film director based in Belgium. After  graduating from the University of Fine Arts in Spain, she continued her  training at La Poudrière – School of Animation Film in France.    She creates animated films, posters, and murals using various techniques,  always characterized by vibrant colors and an expressive line, making each  project a personal challenge.    Her animated short Simbiosis Carnal had an international run and won  multiple awards. In Belgium, she has created numerous murals for STIB, the  Circularium, City Gate, and others.