The Art of Braulio

WORDS Mary Garner

Self-taught Angolan illustrator and doodle artist Bráulio, who is based in Portugal, creates magical drawings using pen.

“I am fascinated by creating detailed, complex magical illustrations and also fun intricate doodles,” says Bráulio on his Patreon page. “I love to draw because paper allows me to create the impossible, the magical and the imaginary.”

His most recent ink sketches depict animals in whimsical scenarios, drawing inspiration from wildlife, starry galaxies and details from the different suits in a deck of cards.

“Mysteries of The Night” – Jack of Spades Last night I finished this drawing on my first ever live stream! It was so much fun! And the amount of support and love I received was way beyond anything I expected!! Thank thank you to everyone who stopped by and STAY TUNED for the next one! We ended up naming this owl Naja, idea of @bluejayillustrations!! .. .. #owl #art #ink #drawing #arte #arts_help #artist #artistic #sharingart #worldart #artsupport #art_spotlight #young_artist_help #artsy #instaart #moleskine #unipin #sketchbook #blackandwhite #deckofcards #theartofbraulio #jack #bird #star #nightsky #tree #flower

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“Toro” 10 of ♤ Inspired by the Movie “The Book of Life” Sorry for the long absence, it has been pretty busy here with school and other art projects, now I’m excited to finish the ♤ This was a different drawing for me to make so I hope you like it! #theartofbraulio #doodle #art #ink #drawing #arte #arts_help #artist #artistic #sharingart #worldart #artsupport #bull #toro #rose #red #flower #petal #deckofcards #illustration #illustrator #unipin #instaart #moleskine #blackandwhite #blackworkillustrations

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“9 Lives Beast” I hope this series is being as fun for you as it has been for me!! My favorite thing in art is to inspire people! I love to inspire and get you to be the creative person you already are! Whether that’s drawing or music or something else! If you wish to support my art you can help me by buying me a Coffee (link in Bio!) As always thank you so much for your unbelievable support! . . #theartofbraulio #doodle #art #ink #drawing #arte #cat #wool #play #deckofcards #illustration #illustrator #unipin #instaart #moleskine #blackandwhite #blackworkillustrations #sharingart #worldart #artsupport #art_spotlight #young_artist_help #artsy #yarn #pet #cute #friend

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