Bored Panda reached out to Macedo to learn more about his creative process and himself. We were curious to discover how drawing became a part of his life. The artist shared, "I started drawing when I was a child, as almost everyone does, I believe. As far as I remember, it was at school that I had my first contact with drawing, and I maintained the habit through adolescence and into adulthood."
Macedo shared with us that he participated in several free short drawing courses at different stages of his life. However, the one that left the most significant impact was an online course offered by the realistic artist Charles Laveso. "I was already interested in realism and had been working to enhance my skills in this style, so the course came to me at the right time. Following that, I enrolled in additional courses with different artists in this niche and continued my studies."
The time spent on a portrait varies based on its size and the level of detail involved. The longest drawings Macedo has made took around 40 hours to complete. The artist revealed that his favorite subjects are portraits and close-ups of parts of the face.
Macedo shared with us that he became a drawing teacher a year ago, and since then, drawing has become a second profession. "I've had less time to draw, not only because of this career shift but also because I've been taking on the role of a drawing teacher more than that of an artist. I've been dedicating myself to recording courses, and I'm also in the process of writing a book on the subject."
If you're someone who is fond of drawing and wants to create realistic drawings, to achieve a greater level of realism, Macedo recommends understanding the techniques used to achieve these effects. "To do this, I recommend watching tutorials and courses from the artists you admire because that's how we begin. Then, with practice, we gain experience and feel more comfortable experimenting and forging our own path."
