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Rafael de Penagos Illustration Sparks Akira Comparison

Original: illustration by Rafael de Penagos the eyes and mouth left a streak of fire or light. like those motorcycles in Akira 👻 ✨

A vintage illustration by Spanish Art Deco artist Rafael de Penagos is drawing attention, with the subject's eyes and mouth seeming to leave a streak of fire or light. Admirers liken the effect to the glowing trails left by motorcycles in the anime film Akira, and praise the work's simple, stylish deco design with a spooky, Halloween-season edge.

Why now: The striking deco illustration is being shared for its Akira-like light-trail effect during the Halloween season.

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• illustration by Rafael de Penagos the eyes and mouth left a streak of fire or light. like those motorcycles in Akira 👻 ✨ 🔥 I read this in school at some point. Good teacher that year 🎃 # art # artDeco # illustration # perfect # simple # design # style # horror # spooky · raybaptist@ieji.de · 4

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