Victor Nunes

By LatAm ARTE

Victor Nunes is a Brazilian artist and retired art director from São Paulo. He is best known for his playful and imaginative illustrations using everyday objects. Food scraps, pencil shavings, paperclips, and seeds become part of his creative drawings. He transforms these simple items into expressive characters full of humor and life. His art is a wonderful example of pareidolia, turning ordinary forms into faces and stories. Nunes often sketches directly around objects, creating surprising visual connections. He first shared his works on social media, where they quickly gained wide attention. His series, often called “Faces,” has inspired audiences around the world. The simplicity of his tools—just a pen or pencil and common objects—makes his art unique. Each piece is spontaneous and lighthearted, often created in moments of play. He later published an interactive book called The Drawing Game to spark creativity. Nunes describes drawing as both therapeutic and joyful, always aiming to surprise himself. Before devoting himself fully to art, he worked for many years in advertising. His career as illustrator and creative director shaped his eye for design and wit. Through his work, he reminds us that imagination can be found in the simplest things around us.