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Hello!
I’m Gustavo Neres, an illustrator from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where I still live today. My work is colorful, expressive, and deeply character-driven, with storytelling and emotion at the center of everything I create. I primarily work digitally through sketching, character design, and digital painting, always thinking about how color, composition, and personality can bring a visual narrative to life. As a Brazilian and queer artist, I draw inspiration from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and forms of self-expression, which often influence the stories and characters I create.
I’m currently completing my degree in Graphic Design, and that design background really shapes the way I approach illustration. I’ve created work for publishers, local government institutions, independent authors, and educational projects, with illustrations appearing in books, covers, and learning materials. Clients often come to me for expressive characters, vibrant color, emotional warmth, and a collaborative process built on clear communication and reliability. One project that means a lot to me is a children’s book inspired by Kali Uchis that started as a personal project and eventually reached her team, opening an unexpected and very meaningful connection.
A lot of what inspires me goes back to the things I loved growing up, like cartoons, comics, superheroes, and Nintendo games. Today, I also find inspiration in music, films, video games, travel, and discovering how other artists tell stories. On quieter days, I love relaxing with friends and family, drawing, working on personal projects, and spending time with my two pugs and my parakeet. More than anything, I hope to be remembered as someone who brought kindness, hope, and positivity into people’s lives through art
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