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Raphael Vanderhaëgen his art works are similar in style to pop art, modern street art and graffiti. Similar in working with primary and secondary colors, portraying popular characters (Bugs Bunny, Pop-Eye) and using text in paintings. Unlike the usual suspects regarding materials in graffiti art, Raphaël only uses a brush to create his paintings.

Rules do not apply to Raphael's work. As an artist he likes to push the boundaries and incorporates his life motto into his work: don't grow up. Hence the depiction of cartoon characters from his childhood. There is no shortage of inspiration here, because while he is working on one painting, Raphaël has already mapped out his next painting in his head. In addition to paintings, Raphaël also makes custom painted jackets, murals, sneakers and other objects.

Raphaël has been a good draftsman from an early age. Finally, five years ago, painting crossed his path. He used the drawing skills he acquired throughout his life as the basis for his works of art. Raphael is a self-taught painter, he has never attended an art school or taken a course on techniques and art forms. What you see in his work is 100% Raphaël.

Raphaël was inspired by his past, which is reflected in all his works of art. Raphael, born on August 16, 1991, is the eldest child of the family. Throughout his life he encountered negative influences, but found a way to put that past behind him by focusing on his passion. With a whole new mindset and focus on his work, Raphaël developed his art style and was inspired by the setbacks of his past.