illustrator & printmaker

Welcome to my portfolio

is an portuguese illustrator based in Porto. Deeply influenced by old illustrations, he plays with textures, clean shapes and vivid colors. He loves to digitally recreate the feeling of hand-made, cheap printed ephemera from the past.

Bold illustrations of architectural landmarks are instantly recognizable. Whether on posters, notebooks, postcards or store walls, you will no doubt have come across his immaculately clean, sharp prints with their striking colour palette and graphic edge before now.

His work resonates with anyone who enjoys architecture, and his graphic lines translate into a simplicity in a way that belies the immense work each piece requires. In many aspects, João reflects the “less is more” philosophy in his graphic artwork.

Drawing on the best traditions of classic midcentury poster design João utilises his expert eye for composition and colour to inject his prints with fresh energy, dragging old icons kicking and screaming into the 21st century and imbuing new buildings with a nostalgic edge.

All commercial artists who worked and created posters from the beginning of the 20th century until the mid-60s are a clear source of inspiration for the illustrator who creates new graphic pieces and what today we can call "vintage modern", mixing old and new.

Instagram + Pinterest + Newsletter + Youtube