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
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#2 The Strange Things Kids
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
“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
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#4 Baby Yoda
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
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 Rick & Morty, Beavis And Butthead, South Park, & Others
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#6 Po (Teletubbies) & Sadako (The Ring)
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
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 Scooby & Shaggy & Into The Wild
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#8 Harley Quinn & The Jokers
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
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 Buzz Lightyear vs. Alien
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#10 The Little Prince
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#11 Rick, Morty, & Summer
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#12 Dumbo Joker
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#13 Vanellope & Wreck It Ralph
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#14 Alice The Madness Returns
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#15 Hotel Transylvania
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#16 Bojack, Rick, Bender, & Others
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#17 Princess Peach & Yoshi
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#18 Princess Jasmine & The Genie
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#19 Pennywise & Coraline
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#20 Bananas In Pyjamas
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#21 Captain Planet
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#22 Captain Planet
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#23 Naruto & Hinata
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#24 Pucca
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#25 Finn, Marceline, & Jake
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#26 Him, Jessie, Cruella De Vil, & Others
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#27 Princess Peach & Zombie Mario & Luigi
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#28 Masha & The Bear
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#29 Scooby & Shaggy
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
#30 Sorceress Of Castle Grayskull
Image credits: Marcelo Ventura
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