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As a person who couldn’t even draw a passable stick figure to save my life, I deeply admire those who can create stunning, detailed imagery using just their hands and a set of colors. What is even more remarkable is that some of these artists are capable of creating what many would consider a masterpiece having never really had any formal education, i.e. having learned it all on their own.
One such artist is Marcelo Ventura, a 36-year-old drawing hobbyist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who reimagines TV, movie, and video game as well as other pop culture characters all the way from the ‘80s and ‘90s in a darker, unglamorous, and sinister comic book style. Bored Panda invites you to get acquainted with Marcelo’s art thus far and with the artist himself through an interview with us.
[Interview originally conducted in Portuguese and translated into English]
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#1
The Little Mermaid
broken butterfly 5 years ago
I love this one so much, I think it really shows how pollution is affecting underwater life, it's really sad but I love the artist's art style
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#2
Scooby & Shaggy & Into The Wild
“I am a nostalgic of the ‘80s and ‘90s. I love to resurrect characters from this era in a comic book style. In a style that is strongly influenced by legendary artists such as J. Scott Campbell and a duo that inspired me a lot in my teens (and continue to do so), Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo,” Marcelo explained the inspiration behind his art.
#3
Princess Merida
#4
Baby Yoda
We asked Marcelo how he decides what pop culture characters to reimagine in his unique comic book style, to which he responded: ”I like to connect and associate different universes. I usually choose a character and try to insert it into a certain context, whether it is from a movie, series, or a book. For example, mashing up Buzz Lightyear with Alien, Scooby & Shaggy with Into The Wild, Mario Bros with The Walking Dead, and so on.”
#5
Alice The Madness Returns
#6
Rick & Morty, Beavis And Butthead, South Park, & Others
Now, Marcelo has an interesting way of introducing himself: the Frustrated Artist, a hostage to a secular Freudian materialist education of a Cartesian Newtonian paradigm. We asked him why he considers himself the Frustrated Artist: “Like many artists, I would love to live only on my art. However, the lack of opportunities and a little bit of self-esteem, too, hinders me from taking bigger steps forward in this career.”
#7
The Strange Things Kids
#8
Harley Quinn & The Jokers
Lastly, we asked Marcelo if he is willing to spill some beans for us and to reveal what other characters he’s thinking of drawing in the near future: “I have many drafts and ideas that will soon materialize on a piece of paper. It’s things like Hellboy, ThunderCats, and, most definitely, Rick and Morty, who are currently the two characters I like to draw the most.”
#9
Po (Teletubbies) & Sadako (The Ring)
#12
Buzz Lightyear vs. Alien
#13
Vanellope & Wreck It Ralph
#14
Hotel Transylvania
#15
Dumbo Joker
#16
Princess Jasmine & The Genie
Baron Simone Von Bianco 5 years ago
This is more a technicality than a weird way to represent Disney's Genie: Djinns like also Eefrets in many saharian cultures are demonlike spawns.
#17
Princess Peach & Zombie Mario & Luigi
#18
Pucca
#20
Him, Jessie, Cruella De Vil, & Others
#21
Bananas In Pyjamas
#22
Bojack, Rick, Bender, & Others
#23
Scooby & Shaggy
#24
Rick, Morty, & Summer
#25
Princess Peach & Yoshi
#27
Captain Planet
#28
Finn, Marceline, & Jake
#29
Masha & The Bear
#30
Sorceress Of Castle Grayskull
#31
Jack Skellington & Sally
#32
Rick & Morty
#35
Red Power Ranger As A Woman
#37
Earthworm Jim & Princess What's-Her-Name
Russian Otaku 5 years ago
Damn Jim now there is a throw back. I remember playing his game on the something way back when
#38
Malebolgia
#39
Captain Planet & Amazonia
Zei Kiljoy 5 years ago
I rather like this one. Captain Planet, hero of Earth, picking up Gaia up after all the BS we have put her through. Taking her away from our toxic reach.
#40
Buzz Lightyear
#42
Rick & Morty
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What do you think ?
Ananeemoos Jak 5 years ago
I don't really like darker themes like this, but nevertheless, these are some amazing drawings!
Acoustic Goonie 1 year ago
I love em all, even seen some new pieces which is always nice. Are you or the artist up to some suggestions or requests, perhaps? AaaHh real monsters, Rocket Power, Pete & Pete, Kablam, All That,.... I guess like a...uh..! Nostalgic 90's Nickelodeon !
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Ananeemoos Jak 5 years ago
I don't really like darker themes like this, but nevertheless, these are some amazing drawings!
Acoustic Goonie 1 year ago
I love em all, even seen some new pieces which is always nice. Are you or the artist up to some suggestions or requests, perhaps? AaaHh real monsters, Rocket Power, Pete & Pete, Kablam, All That,.... I guess like a...uh..! Nostalgic 90's Nickelodeon !
reviewcroc 5 years ago
Amazing helping blog post really appreciated and quality content love this https://www.reviewcroc.com
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