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Camila Pinheiro's Brazilian influenced artworks that pop with tropical colour and clean lines

The appealing use of clean lines, negative space and tropical colours in Camila Pinheiro's distinctive illustrations hint at the Brazilian artist's South American roots and high fashion background.

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Four women in colourful swimwear and hats stand together on a beach with turquoise sea and yellow sand behind them in this illustration by Camila Pinheiro

She began her career studying fashion in São Paulo, before landing a job with Dior and then as a "cool hunter" for a range of brands. It was during that stint that she realised she wanted to know more about the branding behind the luxury labels, and that's when she decided to become a designer and illustrator. After a little more studying under her belt, she worked for various branding agencies for six years and then decided to launch her own studio.

Everything she produces has to have a narrative, a habit she developed in the marketing industry. Her influences range from Magritte, Matisse and Mondrian to Alexander Girard and Michael Roberts. You can discover more at camilapinheiro.co.uk.

Stylised portrait of a woman with short dark hair wearing an orange and brown patterned garment, with abstract turquoise and orange shapes forming a bird motif across her face against a teal background
Illustration by Camila Pinheiro of four red-skinned figures with distinct expressions surrounded by stylised teal and green foliage against a black background
Colourful illustration of two tennis players in dynamic poses on a diagonal white line against a golden yellow background
Stylised portrait of a woman with dark skin wearing oversized colourful sunglasses and geometric earrings, blowing a bubble, against a bright blue background
Illustration of a woman's face in deep red tones surrounded by vibrant tropical leaf shapes in shades of green, blue, pink and navy
Stylised illustration of a woman's face in profile with white skin, orange lips and blue eye makeup, surrounded by colourful hydrangea-like flowers in shades of blue, pink, purple and yellow-green
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