Rafael Bicalho

 
 

Rafael Bicalho is a concept artist, illustrator and animator from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. His colourful and highly detailed illustrations are heavily influenced by science fiction and cyberpunk genres. Rafael says, “I draw a lot of inspiration from the cyberpunk culture, particularly Philip K. Dick, Syd Mead concepts for Blade Runner, and the well-known book Neuromancer by William Gibson amongst other creatives.”

His formal training includes a bachelor’s degree in computer graphics/CGI from FUMEC University and a certification in motion graphics from MELIES School, São Paulo. Rafael’s professional experience spans a range of commercial applications including short movies, advertisements, concepts for games, corporate videos, modelling hydroelectric power plants and illustration for merchandise design and album covers. However, today he specialises in illustration, concept art and animation. 

“I’ve worked on a lot of different projects since I got my first paid job at 15 years old. I knew a lot of work had to be done to be able to succeed in the industry, so I started university at 17 years old. I realised it would be a long journey of learning, and that journey will never end because I am always learning and trying to improve.”