My name is Raul Afonso Taunay, I was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Brazil. I've always enjoyed all things creative. Most of all, I liked to draw. Painting only came when realizing the complex nuance of colors used for shading, quickly becoming infatuated with it. 

In college I studied history, but I would sit in on a number of art classes. From art history to drawing courses. I also enjoy taking live model workshops as well as taking on the odd illustration job.

I moved a lot during my life, experienced plenty of cultures, from Italy to Zimbabwe, from Brasília to New York City, where I have been for the past two years. I came to this city to explore my passions and do the things I love. Unfortunately, as anyone who’s lived here knows, this city is expensive.

Nevertheless I’ve worked and put myself in a place where I can finally do what I should be doing, sharing my works to whoever wants to see them. I hope you like it.