01. AUTOMOTIVE ILLUSTRATOR & COLOR SEPARATOR
Bridging the gap between high-octane motorsport art and press-ready screen printing.
Hi! I’m Ulises Morales. For over 15 years, I’ve lived at the intersection of custom illustration and high-end screen printing. Based in Ensenada, Baja California—the world-famous mecca of off-road racing—my work is deeply fueled by the dust, grit, and high-octane energy of motorsport culture.
I don’t just draw machines—I engineer artwork specifically built for the textile industry. From off-road tracks and rally courses to classic restorations, heavy industry, and marine sportfishing, I capture the raw essence of the machine while designing with the physical printing process in mind.
I pride myself on being a trusted technical partner for screen printing shops both locally and internationally. Whether you need a full-concept motorsport graphic or bulletproof color separations to keep your presses running smoothly, I’m here to streamline your workflow and make your next print run a guaranteed success.
Art That Revs. Separations That Print
Automotive Illustration & Color Separation for Racing Teams and Screen Printers.
Press-Ready Color Separations
Expert color separations across all techniques: Spot Color, Simulated Process, Index, and CMYK. Delivered in fully editable PSD, AI, PDF, or any format required for your shop's workflow.
- Artwork Optimization & Redraw: Low-resolution image? I refine, rebuild, and vectorize your artwork so it prints sharp and crisp on press.
- Accepted File Formats: PSD, AI, TIFF, EPS, PNG, JPEG.
- 24–48 Hour Fast Delivery: Production-ready master files delivered promptly to keep your jobs moving.
- No RIP Software? No Problem: I will generate custom high-resolution halftones directly in your file, ensuring clean, sharp halftone dots and perfect gradient prints.
- Complete Production Work Order: Every job includes PMS color codes, recommended mesh counts, print sequence, and exact halftone angles.
- 100% Confidential & Secure: Your client files and original artwork remain strictly private, secure, and under your full ownership.
Automotive Artwork & Design
Full-concept motorsport artwork developed from raw idea to final press-ready channels.
- 1. Concept & Sketch: Initial layout focusing on vehicle angles, composition, and typography alignment.
- 2. High-Fidelity Rendering: Full-color artwork with realistic highlights and textures engineered for printing.
- 3. Separation & Handoff: Final master files delivered with print-ready Pantone channels or high-res DTG rasters.
02. COLOR SEPARATION SERVICES
Bridging the gap between a great design and a perfect print.
A beautiful digital design is useless if it turns into a nightmare on the press. Color separation is the technical process of breaking down artwork into individual color channels engineered specifically for screen printing.
Why is it so important? Because a proper separation means less time setting up, fewer test prints, softer shirts, and a smooth day for your press operators. My goal is simple: I take the headache out of your prepress workflow so you can focus on what you do best—printing great apparel.
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Transparent Pricing. Production-Ready Results.
Get press-ready color separations engineered to save you time, eliminate setup headaches, and keep your presses running.
Every artwork file is separated with press efficiency in mind—tailored specifically to your shop’s mesh counts, print order, and shop environment. No hidden fees, no unnecessary color bloat, and no guesswork on press day.
Choose the separation package that fits your current project needs below:
Spot Color & CMYK Separations
For vector logos, solid graphics, and standard CMYK prints.
- Production-ready files engineered for your shop's setup.
- Clean edges and perfect trapping.
- Fast turnaround.
Simulated Process & Index Color
For complex illustrations, photos, and high-end apparel graphics.
- Vibrant results on both light and dark garments.
- Smooth halftones and tonal transitions.
- Includes print sequence and mesh count recommendations.
The Overflow Art Department
For print shops with moderate to high daily demand.
- Is your art department overloaded? I can step in as your remote, white-label prepress partner.
- I offer weekly or monthly arrangements to handle your daily separations and vector clean-ups, keeping your production schedule on track.
How We Work Together
Send Your Art
Upload your client's files (PSD, AI, PDF, etc.) through my secure portal and tell me your press setup.
I Engineer the Files
I process the artwork, fix low-quality issues if needed, and create press-ready color channels.
Ready to Print
You receive a complete "Print Kit" with the separation file, mockups, and printing instructions. Ready to hit the pallet!
Press-Ready Color Separations
Precision color channels engineered specifically for your screen printing shop setup.
03. APPAREL DESIGN & PREPRESS WORKFLOW
High-Octane Automotive Illustration
Concept & Structural Sketch
Every great shirt starts with a solid foundation. I begin by sketching the general composition, focusing on the dynamic angle of the vehicle and the typography. This ensures we align on the vision before spending hours on detailing.
High-Fidelity Rendering
Once the sketch is approved, I execute the final art. I apply color, hyper-realistic highlights, and textural shadows, always keeping the final print method in mind to avoid ‘unprintable’ effects.
Precision Separation & Handoff
The final step is preparing the file for the press. I break the art down into print-ready channels (Pantone/PMS). I provide a complete ‘Print Kit’ including the separation file, print sequence, and mockups. For DTG clients, I supply optimized high-resolution rasters.
Previous Work
Automotive Illustration & Industrial Color Separation for Racing Teams and Screen Printers.
Automotive Artwork & Design
Full-concept motorsport artwork developed from raw idea to final press-ready channels.
04. RESOURCES & INSIGHTS
Mastering the Art of Screen Printing & Illustration
Whether you are printing high-end apparel for a massive off-road racing event or need precise color separation services for a complex automotive illustration, my goal is to help your shop succeed. Over the years, I've learned that mastering simulated process, index color, and prepress workflows isn't just about software—it's about truly understanding how ink behaves on the press.
A Space to Grow Together I believe that a strong screen printing community is built on shared knowledge. That’s why I’ve created a dedicated space to help you optimize your daily operations. In my blog, you will find deep dives into advanced color separation techniques, practical solutions for common screen printing problems, step-by-step design processes, and behind-the-scenes looks at my previous custom artwork projects.
Whether you are looking to troubleshoot an issue on the press, explore the dynamic world of sporting event illustration, or just want to see how a high-octane design comes to life, I invite you to read my latest articles. Let's keep the presses running smoothly!
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