Artist Profile: Raphael Tanghal

Written by: PageFly

Published on December 24, 2020

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Raphael Tanghal is an illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. Taking inspiration from his childhood comic books and cartoons, Raphael aims to celebrate the randomness of youth culture with detailed and colorful illustrations.

Name

Raphael Tanghal

Where do you live?

Brooklyn, New York

What do you do for a living?

Illustrator / Designer

Illustrated poster reading “New York City” showing surreal city scenes with floating figures, fish, chains, and urban imagery in vibrant colors.

Black-and-white illustration of grim reaper figures, skeletons, and an angel riding a rhinoceros through clouds and gravestones, with a turntable in the foreground.

What is the biggest source of inspiration in your work?

From a young age my biggest inspiration has been comic books. I learned to draw from studying them, so it is somewhat engrained in everything I do. I still look to them when I need a boost.

Tell us about your most memorable bird experience.

I took a kayak tour in the bioluminescent bay in Vieques, Puerto Rico. Coming from urban NY, I’m accustomed to a constant presence of light pollution. On the small island, there was so little of that. It was amazing to have a clear view of the Milky Way above me, while sitting in water that glowed like the stars. It was overwhelming.