Nany Arruda

I am Elaine Arruda, also known as “Nany,” a Brazilian artist born in São Paulo in 1988 and currently based in Porto, Portugal. I began painting at the age of 10 and became a professional artist at 21. I studied at the BSSM School of Arts in California between 2015 and 2017.

My career includes various exhibitions and projects, such as the inauguration of the LevêPocket restaurant at Globo Studios in 2018 and mural collaborations with illustrator Gary Thomas, known for his work with Disney characters.

My work has gained international recognition, being featured in the American book Sandcastles and Skyscrapers by Jake Hamilton, placing 7th in the international competition “Efeito Prisma,” and participating in the Circuit Exhibition 2021.
Today, my artworks are present in over 32 countries across multiple continents.