Romero Britto is a Brazilian artist born in 1963 who combines elements of cubism, pop art, and graffiti in his vibrant, colorful works. Britto began drawing and painting at a young age and had his first art show in 1979, though he was unsure if he could succeed as an artist. He later studied art in Europe after realizing he could not continue down the path of law school. Britto is now famous worldwide for his celebratory works featuring hearts and familiar characters painted in a stylized, geometric manner that encourages creativity in viewers.