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Colorful Storybook Illustrations of Whimsical Birds and Fantastic Beasts by Vorja Sánchez

The colorful creatures conjured up by artist Vorja Sánchez are
both fit for a fairytale and from your wildest dreams. Everything about
the animal-loving, Barcelona-based illustrator’s oeuvre—from materials
used, style employed, and fauna depicted—is eclectic, making each
peculiar piece entirely unique and visually alluring. To create soft and
dreamy depictions, like his comprehensive collage of realistically
rendered birds, Sánchez uses washes of watercolor and subdued colored
pencils. For his more stylized, inventive animals, he often relies on
the bold and graphic nature of pen and ink as well as spray paint.
Sanchez also frequently pairs traditional graphite pencils with paint to
produce mesmerizing mixed media creations that contrast hazy hues with
black-and-white line drawings.

While his entire portfolio is wonderfully whimsical and frequently
features collage-like compositions, the pieces that comprise it are not
obviously by the same artist—a rare quality found in few artists. While
some are inspired by daily observations (especially his experiences
during his time in Nicaragua), others are entirely made-up. With his
sundry aesthetic approach and range of subject matter, he is able to
easily diversify his work and alter his aesthetic from piece to piece.

You can see more beguiling beasts (as well as adventures with his adorable dog) on Sánchez’s Instagram.  Facebook

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