Folio illustration and animation agency
Rui Ricardo is a Portugal-born and based illustrator, whose versatile and classic style combines detailed realism art with a cartoonish retro element to create illustrations that are captivating and nostalgic. Rui Ricardo’s work reflects his creative influences, ranging from vintage travel posters, manga, retro advertisements and his love for classic science fiction. He has worked exclusively as a freelance illustrator for over fifteen years and has amassed an impressive client list that has seen his illustrations featured in countless publications, book covers, advertisements and campaigns across the world. He specialises in highly polished, detailed illustrations with a vintage twist, gaining an enthusiastic following that crosses national boundaries.
When he isn’t creating illustrations, Rui enjoys travelling, playing the banjo, reading and growing his plant collection!
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