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As a person who couldn’t even draw a passable stick figure to save my life, I deeply admire those who can create stunning, detailed imagery using just their hands and a set of colors. What is even more remarkable is that some of these artists are capable of creating what many would consider a masterpiece having never really had any formal education, i.e. having learned it all on their own.

One such artist is Marcelo Ventura, a 36-year-old drawing hobbyist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who reimagines TV, movie, and video game as well as other pop culture characters all the way from the ‘80s and ‘90s in a darker, unglamorous, and sinister comic book style. Bored Panda invites you to get acquainted with Marcelo’s art thus far and with the artist himself through an interview with us.

[Interview originally conducted in Portuguese and translated into English]

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The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid

Marcelo Ventura Report

#2

Scooby & Shaggy & Into The Wild

Scooby & Shaggy & Into The Wild

Marcelo Ventura Report

“I am a nostalgic of the ‘80s and ‘90s. I love to resurrect characters from this era in a comic book style. In a style that is strongly influenced by legendary artists such as J. Scott Campbell and a duo that inspired me a lot in my teens (and continue to do so), Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo,” Marcelo explained the inspiration behind his art.

#3

Princess Merida

Princess Merida

Marcelo Ventura Report

#4

Baby Yoda

Baby Yoda

Marcelo Ventura Report

We asked Marcelo how he decides what pop culture characters to reimagine in his unique comic book style, to which he responded: ”I like to connect and associate different universes. I usually choose a character and try to insert it into a certain context, whether it is from a movie, series, or a book. For example, mashing up Buzz Lightyear with Alien, Scooby & Shaggy with Into The Wild, Mario Bros with The Walking Dead, and so on.”

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#5

Alice The Madness Returns

Alice The Madness Returns

Marcelo Ventura Report

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Rick & Morty, Beavis And Butthead, South Park, & Others

Rick & Morty, Beavis And Butthead, South Park, & Others

Marcelo Ventura Report

Now, Marcelo has an interesting way of introducing himself: the Frustrated Artist, a hostage to a secular Freudian materialist education of a Cartesian Newtonian paradigm. We asked him why he considers himself the Frustrated Artist: “Like many artists, I would love to live only on my art. However, the lack of opportunities and a little bit of self-esteem, too, hinders me from taking bigger steps forward in this career.”

#7

The Strange Things Kids

The Strange Things Kids

Marcelo Ventura Report

#8

Harley Quinn & The Jokers

Harley Quinn & The Jokers

Marcelo Ventura Report

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Lastly, we asked Marcelo if he is willing to spill some beans for us and to reveal what other characters he’s thinking of drawing in the near future: “I have many drafts and ideas that will soon materialize on a piece of paper. It’s things like Hellboy, ThunderCats, and, most definitely, Rick and Morty, who are currently the two characters I like to draw the most.”

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#9

Po (Teletubbies) & Sadako (The Ring)

Po (Teletubbies) & Sadako (The Ring)

Marcelo Ventura Report

#10

The Little Prince

The Little Prince

Marcelo Ventura Report

#11

Captain Planet

Captain Planet

Marcelo Ventura Report

#12

Buzz Lightyear vs. Alien

Buzz Lightyear vs. Alien

Marcelo Ventura Report

#13

Vanellope & Wreck It Ralph

Vanellope & Wreck It Ralph

Marcelo Ventura Report

#14

Hotel Transylvania

Hotel Transylvania

Marcelo Ventura Report

#15

Dumbo Joker

Dumbo Joker

Marcelo Ventura Report

#16

Princess Jasmine & The Genie

Princess Jasmine & The Genie

Marcelo Ventura Report

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#17

Princess Peach & Zombie Mario & Luigi

Princess Peach & Zombie Mario & Luigi

Marcelo Ventura Report

#18

Pucca

Pucca

Marcelo Ventura Report

#19

Pennywise & Coraline

Pennywise & Coraline

Marcelo Ventura Report

#20

Him, Jessie, Cruella De Vil, & Others

Him, Jessie, Cruella De Vil, & Others

Marcelo Ventura Report

#21

Bananas In Pyjamas

Bananas In Pyjamas

Marcelo Ventura Report

#22

Bojack, Rick, Bender, & Others

Bojack, Rick, Bender, & Others

Marcelo Ventura Report

#23

Scooby & Shaggy

Scooby & Shaggy

Marcelo Ventura Report

#24

Rick, Morty, & Summer

Rick, Morty, & Summer

Marcelo Ventura Report

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#25

Princess Peach & Yoshi

Princess Peach & Yoshi

Marcelo Ventura Report

#26

Naruto & Hinata

Naruto & Hinata

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#27

Captain Planet

Captain Planet

Marcelo Ventura Report

#28

Finn, Marceline, & Jake

Finn, Marceline, & Jake

Marcelo Ventura Report

#29

Masha & The Bear

Masha & The Bear

Marcelo Ventura Report

#30

Sorceress Of Castle Grayskull

Sorceress Of Castle Grayskull

Marcelo Ventura Report

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#31

Jack Skellington & Sally

Jack Skellington & Sally

Marcelo Ventura Report

#32

Rick & Morty

Rick & Morty

Marcelo Ventura Report

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#33

Tinker Bell

Tinker Bell

Marcelo Ventura Report

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#34

The Grinch

The Grinch

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#35

Red Power Ranger As A Woman

Red Power Ranger As A Woman

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#36

Gary & Quinn From Final Space

Gary & Quinn From Final Space

Marcelo Ventura Report

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#37

Earthworm Jim & Princess What's-Her-Name

Earthworm Jim & Princess What's-Her-Name

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#38

Malebolgia

Malebolgia

Marcelo Ventura Report

#39

Captain Planet & Amazonia

Captain Planet & Amazonia

Marcelo Ventura Report

#40

Buzz Lightyear

Buzz Lightyear

Marcelo Ventura Report

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#41

Dungeons & Dragons-Inspired

Dungeons & Dragons-Inspired

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#42

Rick & Morty

Rick & Morty

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#43

Rick & Morty

Rick & Morty

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#44

Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)

Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)

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#45

The Triplets

The Triplets

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#46

Quailman

Quailman

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#47

Princess Carolyn, Todd, & Bojack

Princess Carolyn, Todd, & Bojack

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