One Journey. Many roads.
I am a self-taught artist born in Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil. My earliest memory as a child is the moment when I discovered a love of art. As a toddler, I remember picking up a crayon that my older sister had left behind. In just a short amount of time, I had fallen in love with colours and the ability to create.
My love of art and passion for drawing developed in school. My first obsession was comics and cartoons and at age 12 I drew my very first strip.
In my late teens, I began working for Brazil’s highly circulated newspaper, Diário da Manhã, doing editorial cartoons and illustrations. Realizing that I wanted new opportunities, I chose to come to Canada.
My first years in Canada were a struggle. Early on, I landed a job as a bricklayer. I confronted my weaknesses and discovered my strengths. I learned to take hardship in stride and keep pursuing my dreams. My determination led to my art being published in numerous magazines and newspapers in Toronto. I’ve never looked back.
I devote much of my life to art. My endeavours include drawing, oil and acrylic painting, airbrushing, cartooning and sculpting.
I currently reside in Toronto, Canada. I am the founder of Toronto Artists Studio C.A., a studio of visual artists, designers, painters, digital artists and sculptors who design and produce murals, 3D art installations and visual communication projects for audiences on a small and grand scale.
Every day I am thankful for this incredible opportunity to pursue my dreams and enliven other people’s lives through art.
