Rafael began his artistic journey at an early age, studying drawing at the Medellín Museum of Art in Colombia. By the age of 12, he had already won a regional painting competition. He went on to study advertising at the Instituto de Artes de Medellín, where he also mastered the technique of airbrushing. Over time, Rafael expanded his skills into the realms of digital and 3D art, ultimately specializing in creating artwork for puzzles and collectibles.