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Vo Maria

Vo Maria blends technical vector precision with the warmth of hand-drawn sketches and clever visual puns.

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Based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Rafael Bastos creates under the moniker Vo Maria. As a freelance graphic designer and co-founder of the creative studio Verso, Bastos has developed a practice that bridges the gap between traditional drafting and digital precision. His process typically begins with hand-drawn pencil sketches, which are then meticulously translated into vectorized digital illustrations and hand-lettered typography. Bastos has earned professional acclaim through multiple Grand Prize wins in design competitions for major entities such as Vevo and Disney’s The Lion King. His work is characterized by a playful approach to pop culture and a distinct ability to blend commercial graphic design with personal motifs, resulting in recognizable imagery that has been licensed by major international retailers.

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Vo Maria’s aesthetic is defined by clean vector lines, symmetrical compositions, and integrated hand-lettered typography. His work frequently centers on feline motifs and clever visual puns, balancing a bold graphic sensibility with the organic origins of his initial pencil sketches.
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Vo Maria — questions answered

Who is the artist behind Vo Maria?

Vo Maria is the artistic moniker of Rafael Bastos, a professional illustrator and graphic designer based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

What is the artist's creative process?

Bastos typically begins his work with hand-drawn pencil sketches before translating them into vectorized digital illustrations.

Has Vo Maria received any industry awards?

Yes, he has won multiple Grand Prizes in design competitions hosted by platforms like Threadless, including projects for Vevo and Disney’s The Lion King.

What are some recurring themes in his work?

His portfolio frequently features feline motifs, such as his Yin-Yang Kitties design, alongside pop culture references and hand-lettered typography.

Does the artist work with a studio?

Rafael Bastos is a co-founder of the creative studio Verso, also known as Estudio Verso.

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