
Maraio shared with TopMob that following his college years, he ventured into costume design and cosplay, which evolved into crafting life-sized character displays. Initially, his work focused on creating realistic figures, but more recently, it has transitioned towards animated characters. His affinity for classic cartoons such as “Masters of the Universe,” “X-Men,” and “Batman: The Animated Series” is evident in his work, as these are the series he tends to recreate the most. Collaborations with talented artists like Marc Spess, Sean Dabbs, Chango Customs, and Tomasz Rozejowski also play a significant role in his art.