Cleison Magalhães

By LatAm ARTE

Cleison Magalhães is a Brazilian illustrator known for his realistic portraits of celebrities, fictional characters, and iconic figures. Born in 1995, he began sharing his art on Instagram around 2014 and quickly gained attention for his skillful rendering, dramatic lighting, and attention to facial detail. He works mainly in digital and pencil media, blending shading, contrast, and texture to bring out personality and emotion in his subjects. Over time he developed an online presence with a large following, and he also teaches art through online classes and workshops aimed at different levels of ability. His style emphasizes realism, precision, and expressive detail, often creating work that feels photographic yet retains the artist’s touch. His portraits aren’t just likenesses; he works to capture character, mood, and story.