Book By Its Cover » Sketchbook Series: Rui Vitorino Santos

8.29.08

Today I share the work of Portuguese artist Rui Vitorino Santos. Perusing his blog, I was immediately impressed by the murals he did for a clothing store and the drawing a day series he collaborates on with his friend Julio Dolbeth called pandoracomplexa. They have posted 1300 drawings already. They published a book of 100 of their favorite drawings from the site which you can get here. Rui sent over a glimpse into his sketchbook drawings which have a great sense of humor. I especially enjoyed the animal/human loves and the cross-dressed dog hugger. ha! Thanks so much Rui for sharing!

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12 Comments

08/31/08 11:01am

Jane wrote

These are funny. The images are clever.

09/1/08 11:29am

Maria @ Stickers & Donuts wrote

I love pen & ink. It really lends itself to doodle-y-ness.

09/1/08 4:59pm

Joana Rosa BraganÃ§a wrote

Very nice :-)

09/4/08 11:52am

Susan Sanford wrote

Hello-

I looked at your beautiful web site, have put you in my book marks. Do you know about Dave Eggers’ art/writing tutorial projects? This is the San Francisco one, not usre if there is still one in N.Y.C
http://www.826valencia.org/
Also you might enjoy this site
http://artsparktheatre.blogspot.com/
I shall return

- Susan

09/5/08 9:02am

Carla Pessoa wrote

Great work :)

09/5/08 9:19pm

Amy@Pikaland wrote

Oh wow, I just love his linework. His figures are quite the character!

09/11/08 4:48pm

Ana Paula wrote

loved each page!!!

09/12/08 5:52am

rui vitorino santos wrote

thanks Julia for posting me :-)
cheers

09/20/08 6:48am

Paul R wrote

wow. this is, different. no offence. i still like it. yet i am only 13 years old and i am exploring new techniques of drawing / painting. this site has given me a more wider view of sketchbooks. i have understood that it doesnt have to be perfect, because you dont have to show anyone, and you can draw whatever comes into your mind. for example here, this person must have a strong view for animals and natrual nature. nice work.
Paul.

10/1/08 4:24am

elisa wrote

bello!

11/14/08 11:19am

lido pimienta wrote

Love the man and the deer!

04/15/09 11:07pm

Wilmer M. wrote

wow! Amazing style. I love it.

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