I’m Rafa, hey!

I'm a neurodivergent [autism and ADHD] artist from Brazil who creates the COOLEST hand-painted portraits you can ever have exposed in your livingroom!

Here are some of my most recent Portraits:

You are the love you have been longing for [2025]

Watercolor, colored pencils, and ink markers on high-quality paper

Lia de Itamaracá [2025]

Watercolor, colored pencils, and ink markers on high-quality paper

Full circle - You are where you allow yourself to be [2025]

Carnaval [2025]

The Oscars this year happened during Carnaval, so I drew Fernanda Torres’ portrait to take with me the day it would happen.

It was awesome when “I’m still here” won as the best international movie. “A vida presta” means “life is worth it”, something she said during an interview and became a meme over here.

Watercolor, colored pencils, and ink markers on high-quality paper

I have a colorful and vibrant personality, much like my art.

My favorite time of the year is during Carnaval, when Brazil comes alive with an explosion of colors, music, and freedom.

It’s a time when everyone dresses up as they wish, celebrating life together in the streets— It’s an experience that captures the essence of creativity, and connection.