Welcome to the official website of Canocron.
A Story of Vision.
In the dark ocean of monotony, fragility, and existential drift, there is a spark—small, luminous, and defiant. That spark is Escapism.
Escapism frees the mind from the burden of the present. It leads us to a limitless realm of possibilities, where transcendence is facilitated by imagination. When we escape, we enlarge reality rather than disregard it. We surpass the inertia of survival and enter new states of being, aspirations, and conceptions of what it means to live. We reprogram fate, resurrect myth, and reshape our future. Every creative story and work of art becomes a vessel for our transformation, allowing us to shape the framework of existence itself.
There is a storyteller—The Architect—who understands this truth. He uses his creativity like a potent arcane spell to make worlds out of nothing. Visions shown as artworks become portals to regions far and beyond, while stories written become havens from the weight of reality. Instead of ignoring fate, he dares to dream great dreams to alter the course of his destiny. In his ideas, one can explore fantastic worlds inhabited by unusual creatures, traverse brilliant digital arcologies that glow and stretch across a futuristic terrain, or discover the secrets of ancient stars that still recall the holy birth of the universe. The Architect wants us to understand that an incredible existence may arise from the dark ocean of existential drift—only if we dare to embrace our creative spirit.
Escapism… allows us to become more human than we ever imagined.
Philosophy.
Canocron, or just Cano, is a creative visionary whose work thrives in the convergence of innovative forward-thinkingness and speculative imagination. He views each creative idea as a chance to push limits, break rules, and explore unknown territories. Cano’s creative philosophy is based on the conviction that Escapism serves as a gateway to worlds beyond reality—to dimensions where galaxies can be shaped through evocative thoughts unhindered by conformity or destiny.
Through every endeavor, Canocron remains committed to a creative approach that is as dynamic as the worlds he builds. He is not only a storyteller but a dreamer, a futurist, a designer of ideas, and an Architect of possibilities. His motto, Creatio ex nihilo—”Creation out of nothing”—embodies his core belief that entire worlds, stories, and revolutionary ideas can emerge from pure imagination. This principle drives his passion for crafting the unseen, giving form to the abstract, and building immersive experiences from the limitless raw elements of his imagination.
Escapism.
Cano values the importance of Escapism for both artistic expression and the well-being of society. It gives people a vital outlet that fosters their imagination—a place where they may temporarily step outside the confines of reality and dream of what might be, what could be in life. It empowers them to experience hope in the face of hardship, regain perspective, and emotionally recharge. Cano views Escapism as a tool for inspiration and rejuvenation, rather than as a diversion. People that venture into the speculative, the fanciful, or the impossible are better prepared to return to their own lives with new perspectives and more emotional fortitude. Escapism thus becomes a basis for envisioning a better future, both individually and as a society.
Foundations.
A lifelong enthusiast of science fiction, pop culture, anime, manga, and film, Cano draws heavily from a vast array of modern storytelling traditions. These influences the tone, pacing, and aesthetic of his creative work. What sets Cano apart is his ability to synthesize these inspirations into something new—honoring genre roots while innovating beyond them. Pop culture and technology are not merely references; they are the building blocks of his creative DNA.
Emergent.
Cano’s curiosity with artificial intelligence, robots, digital consciousness, and transhumanism is the root of his love for cyberpunk. Emergent technologies, in his opinion, prove how human civilization is changing at an accelerated pace. According to him, developments in AI, biotechnology, and computational design are instruments for releasing human potential, increasing knowledge accessibility, and rethinking the limits of narrative and artistic expressions. In addition to encouraging imaginative storytelling and illustration, these tools enable creators to experiment with new mediums, model intricate worlds, and work together in previously unthinkable ways. Cano’s optimism highlights the idea that emergent technologies will spur cultural change and a creative renaissance—if used wisely and imaginatively.
Audience.
Traditional Creative Tools:
Speedball #102 and #108 nibs, Sakura Pigma Microns Pens, Iwata HP-A and HP-C, Iwata NEO, Prismacolor Pencils, Gouache, Casein, Acrylic Inks.
Software:
Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Krita, Photoshop, Illustrator, Nomad Sculpt, ZBrush, Fusion360, Keyshot.
Hardware:
PC – AMD Ryzen/NVIDIA RTX, Laptop – Linux (Arch/Mint/Kali via VirtualBox), iPad Pro 12-inch, iPad Mini, Surface Pro, Wacom Cintiq.
Favorite Movies:
Tron: Legacy, Tron (1982), Blade Runner 2049, Blade Runner (1982), Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV, Seven Samurai, Rashomon, 13th Warrior, 13 Assassins, The Swordsman, Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai, Duelist, New Jack City, Interstellar, Metropolis, Natural City, 1984, Conan the Barbarian (1982), Wizard of Oz, Sabrina, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Lover, Weekend at Bernie’s, Big Trouble in Little China, National Lampoon’s European Vacation, Friday After Next.
Favorite Music:
GHOST DATA, Moter, Daft Punk, Two Steps from Hell, Audiomachine, Atom Music Audio, Fractured Light Music, Art of Noise, Chemical Brothers, Enigma, Thomas Bergersen, Jeremy Soule, Steve Jablonsky, Anthony Island, Peter Dingon, DJ Sleeptalker, Uverworld, Adoy, HYBS, Fiji Blue, mindfreakkk, Numcha, Snakehips, Viceroy, Patrick Baker, Late Night Alumni, Saint Pepsi, Yung Bae, Flamingosis, Macross 82-99, LoFi Girl, LoFi Geek.
Favorite Games:
Stellaris, Stranded Alien Dawn, Star Citizen, Frostpunk, Nier Automata, Warframe, Cyberpunk 2077, XCOM 2, World of Warcraft, Guild Wars 2, Black Desert Online, Ghost Recon Wildlands, Manor Lords, The Forever Winter, V Rising, The Ascent, Ruiner, Transformers War for Cybertron, JFK Reloaded, Redneck Rampage, MYST.
Favorite Manga:
Cyborg 009 (classic 1960s series), Blame!, Biomega, Kamen Rider Spirits, Xenon: Heavy Metal Warrior, Dai Dark, Gantz, Colorless, World Apartment Horror, Akira, Initial D, MF Ghost, Wangan Midnight, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Genocyber, Crying Freeman, Wounded Man, Cyborg 009, Marionnette Generation, X/1999, Zipang, The Silent Service, Samurai Executioner, Lone Wolf and Cub, Choujikuu Yousai Macross the First, Ghost in the Shell, Kaikisen – Return to the Sea.
Favorite Anime:
Robot Carnival, 009 Re:Cyborg, Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier, Tron: Uprising, Karas, Rahxephon, Blassreiter, Gantz, Outlaw Star, Burst Angel, Tiger & Bunny, Blade Runner Black Lotus, Kite, Gatchaman ’94 (OVA), Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Infini-T Force, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (SAC), 5 Centimeters Per Second, Witch Hunter Robin, Escaflowne, Yukikaze, Macross Plus, Samurai 7, Initial D, Wangan Midnight, Mospeada, Goldorak, Mazinger Z, Daimos, Voltes V, Ping Pong Club.
Favorite Foods:
Sushi, sashimi, and oyster shooters.
Illustration and Fine Arts:
H.R. Giger, Dennis Mukai, Yoshida Hiroshi, Heinrich Kley, Akira Yokohama, Franklin Booth, James Montgomery Flagg, Charles Dana Gibson, Sandy Kossin, Bob Peak, Robert Fawcett, Robert Watts, David Kimble, Barron Story, Drew Struzan, Richard Amsel, Jon Whitcomb, Coby Whitmore, Robert McGinnis, Martin French, Al Parker, Austin Briggs, Bernie Fuchs, Ernest Chiriaka, Joe De Mers, Tom Lovell, Victor Olson, Mitchell Hooks, Edgar Payne, JC Leyendecker, Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Nicolai Fechin, Ilya Repin, Ivan Shishkin, Jean-Léon Gérôme, Edgar Degas, John Singer Sargent, Anders Zorn.
Comic & Manga Art:
Neal Adams, John Buscema, Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Howard Chaykin, Gil Kane, Barry Windsor-Smith, Bill Sienkiewicz, Mark Beachum, Stan Drake, Jim Aparo, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Jorge Zaffino, Pepe Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto, Katsuya Terada, Yasushi Nirasawa, Katsuhiro Otomo, Satoshi Kon, Kaiji Kawaguchi, Masaomu Kanzaki, Masamune Shirow, Shuichi Shigeno.
Design:
Karim Rashid, Joshua Davis, Rene Gruau, Syd Mead, Harmut Esslinger, Marc Newson, Dieter Rams, Giorgetto Guigaro, Erik Spiekermann, Neville Brody, Rian Hughes, The Designer’s Republic, Buro Destruct.
Photography:
Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Steichen, Edward Weston, Julia Margaret Cameron, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Paul Strand, Saul Leiter, Josef Kudelka, Robert Capa, Harold Feinstein, Annie Leibovitz, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Heinrich Kuhn.
Building computers, 3D printing, studying cybersecurity, playing video games, reading sci-fi novels.