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Thiago Gonçalves
Illustrator
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Behind the Lines: Conversations About Art, Process, and the Creative Life
Behind the Lines There are many different ways to talk about art. We can talk about the finished work, the technique behind it, the tools we use, or the ideas that inspired it. But sometimes, what interests me most is everything that happens behind the work. The doubts. The decisions. The unexpected turns. The things we learn along the way. That is where Behind the Lines began. Behind the Lines is a long term project I created to have conversations with artists and creatives

Thiago Gonçalves
16 de set.3 min de leitura


What I’ve Learned as a Freelance Illustrator Over the Last 5 Years
When I first started freelancing, I assumed that improving my drawing skills would naturally lead to more opportunities. And to some extent, that’s true. Craft matters. Technical ability matters. But over the last five years, I’ve realized that building a sustainable illustration career involves much more than creating good work. Freelance illustration is also about positioning, communication, consistency, visibility, and understanding how creative work circulates online and

Thiago Gonçalves
7 de mai.5 min de leitura


Notes on Developing Robot Moments
This series of spot illustrations explores subtle, playful encounters with robots. Each piece captures a fleeting moment of curiosity or quiet humor, inviting the viewer to step into a small imagined world full of personality. The drawings were created entirely by hand on paper using black Posca markers, preserving the spontaneity and rhythm of the line. The palette is minimal, using white, black, and selective touches of blue to highlight key details. Each illustration was c

Thiago Gonçalves
4 de mai.2 min de leitura
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