Layers of Realistic and Invented Winged Creatures Combine in Surreal Illustrations by Vorja Sánchez

Vorja Sánchez combines imaginative interpretations of birds, wolves, and hybrid creatures into surreal paintings and mixed media works that are diverse in both style and form. In the follow up to his popular work Bird Dialogues, the Spanish illustrator layers winged animals of all colors and breeds, presenting realistic drawings alongside half-formed birds that spring from the deep corners of his brain. You can see more recent illustrations of real and invented creatures, in addition to less public murals and less formal sketches, on Instagram and Facebook.

“Birds Dialogue 2” (detail), Mixed media on paper

“Birds Dialogue 2” (detail), Mixed media on paper

“Organic Haku,” Ink, watercolor and colored pencil on paper.

“Organic Haku” (detail), Ink, watercolor and colored pencil on paper.

“Mirada orgánica,” Pencil and colored pencil on old paper.

“Frutos Rojos,” Ink and watercolor on paper

“Frutos Rojos” (detail), Ink and watercolor on paper