He’s the Most Licensed Artist in History

Chances are you’ve seen Romero Britto’s joyful, colorful works of art even if you don’t know him by name. He’s the most licensed artist in history, and his art is everywhere. Exhibited in museums, train stations and hotels. Featured at sporting events like the Super Bowl and the FIFA World Cup. Displayed on vodka bottles, luggage, sneakers, watches and even bananas. The artist has come a long way from his humble roots in Brazil. We visit Britto at his Miami studio to learn more about his process and why he makes his art available for everyone.
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  • @edgejones7028
    @edgejones70285 жыл бұрын

    Most licensed artist in the world and hardly anyone watching this has heard of him

  • @coelinhogamer913

    @coelinhogamer913

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Here in Brazil his art is very commom.

  • @siegejay6364

    @siegejay6364

    5 жыл бұрын

    Most licensed doesn't mean being famous or well-known as "the artist". You can't deny that his art style is somewhat familiar to most of the people though (despite not knowing who the artist is).

  • @CollegeChick818

    @CollegeChick818

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love his Disney creations

  • @diegoteixeira2003

    @diegoteixeira2003

    5 жыл бұрын

    Edge Jones I prefere hum like this than becoming some Kaws shit

  • @foretold9236

    @foretold9236

    5 жыл бұрын

    talk about yourself, here in my country is everywhere, and i think in all of latin america

  • @adeioana1313
    @adeioana13135 жыл бұрын

    I like how he kind of looks like a cartoon character

  • @hanaxclix4489

    @hanaxclix4489

    5 жыл бұрын

    is dat yoonbum I see

  • @mrchapstick6897

    @mrchapstick6897

    5 жыл бұрын

    Rip yoonbum

  • @mywigdissolved7458

    @mywigdissolved7458

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mrchapstick6897 is that a spoiler

  • @brentsta
    @brentsta5 жыл бұрын

    I can't say I've seen his work or know who he is, but man his art is beautiful and vibrant, I can tell why he's so popular!

  • @aus-li

    @aus-li

    5 жыл бұрын

    brentstah Well, being vibrant and having anything pop culture involved will get you major attention.

  • @nuansakautsar5687
    @nuansakautsar56875 жыл бұрын

    I just realised i have a deck of cards with his art on it...

  • @jkml68

    @jkml68

    5 жыл бұрын

    awesome

  • @ZMB-yg9eq

    @ZMB-yg9eq

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your so lucky

  • @Karainday

    @Karainday

    3 жыл бұрын

    Noice

  • @christiewilson260

    @christiewilson260

    3 жыл бұрын

    wow you do

  • @nuansakautsar5687

    @nuansakautsar5687

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@christiewilson260 oh yeah I do... Oh and since this comment some how have so much likes, and because I have nothing better to do, I'd like to clarify thay it's not like he hand-painted the deck, it's just a deck of cards with his art printed on it. And to make me sound even less cool, I totally lost those deck of cards...

  • @caius7294
    @caius72945 жыл бұрын

    he looks like his art.

  • @mfqid

    @mfqid

    5 жыл бұрын

    i can't tell if that is a compliment or an insult.

  • @suprxme_ari1763

    @suprxme_ari1763

    5 жыл бұрын

    no, his art looks like him

  • @joanwhong
    @joanwhong5 жыл бұрын

    it's insane because growing up in miami, he was an artist that was mentioned in my elementary art class and we even did a drawing/painting inspired by his art and my carry on luggage had his iconic art style on it so i thought everyone knew about him!!

  • @ceratugo
    @ceratugo5 жыл бұрын

    So this is what its like when the artist owns the company, and not the other way around.

  • @stolenchris1374
    @stolenchris13745 жыл бұрын

    bro I live in Miami and this guy's art is legit everywhere, I also went to the Miami children's museum school which they showed at 2:40 :D

  • @crazycartoonfreak15

    @crazycartoonfreak15

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @namesizack

    @namesizack

    5 жыл бұрын

    Live about an hour from Miami and I remember seeing a bunch of his art all over whenever I go there, it’s so cool!

  • @ipodhty
    @ipodhty4 жыл бұрын

    Who's here after the video of a restaurant owner broke some of his art because he was really rude to her staff

  • @jay_zk

    @jay_zk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Present

  • @christiewilson260

    @christiewilson260

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm here for dat

  • @ronch550
    @ronch5505 жыл бұрын

    Wow his work is beautiful. Light hearted and happy. And what a colorful fellow he is. Quite literally.

  • @TheClickbaiterA
    @TheClickbaiterA5 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes simplicity is the most hardest art

  • @aus-li

    @aus-li

    5 жыл бұрын

    How so? His main rule Is being consistent, so how is it “hard”?

  • @vgrepairs

    @vgrepairs

    5 жыл бұрын

    "Most hardest"

  • @epicn

    @epicn

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@aus-li I'm not sure if this is what baguette means, but another way to think about it is proportions and realism. In most, if not all art mediums, you must first learn realism in order to master a cartoon style so you can get proportions correct and also realistic aspects of characters. You can see that some of the work this guy has done features portraits of people with a cartoon look overlayed over them, and to get those right he would have to learn about the human body, which is (arguably) harder than cartoon styles.

  • @aus-li

    @aus-li

    5 жыл бұрын

    EpicN Cartoons are the exact opposite of realism. You can do whatever you want and don’t have to follow any rules with anatomy. That’s why cartoons are more sophisticated than anatomy, you’re mimicking movements that would be identical to humans. I do agree that learning anatomy can be hard, especially if you wanna be detailed. As a comic artist myself, I trace myself doing poses, so it’s easier altogether. But this dude is being simplistic as possible and not doing highly defined work, so what you’re saying doesn’t apply to his style.

  • @30lekhacminhquan45

    @30lekhacminhquan45

    5 жыл бұрын

    TECHNOLOGY BASED ARTWORKS ARE THE BEST.

  • @atomicbrain9401
    @atomicbrain94015 жыл бұрын

    Dr. Steve Brule meets Reggie Fils-Aime

  • @fupalishous1878

    @fupalishous1878

    5 жыл бұрын

    atomicbrain9401 that’s who I thought was n the thumbnail.

  • @robinhawes8843

    @robinhawes8843

    5 жыл бұрын

    For your art

  • @codeninja100

    @codeninja100

    5 жыл бұрын

    This is so accurate.

  • @Derpkoduh

    @Derpkoduh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ya dingus

  • @paulovictorbarros3822
    @paulovictorbarros38225 жыл бұрын

    Alright.. to the people who haven't heard of him. He's well known in Brazil, my native country. Most people have a love/hate relationship to his artwork, there's really not much in between, kinda lika Keith Haring had ("had" being the key word here) back in the day. Back in the 90's he did a lot of depictions of dance and that, allied with his simple dynamic style, captivated a lot of people (my sister still has a 3000 pieces jigsaw puzzle of his iconic dancing couple, and she was a kid at the time). "Serious" artists questioned the banalization of "art", What were his merits? It looked a lot like grafitti, street art, something that appealed to the simplest desires, intense colours drawing attention to nothing in particular.. but.. his art persevered. One of my idols despised him. A dear friend of mine loved him. As for me.. I kinda like him.. he brought.. questioning to the art world, at least 'round here. What is art really? Who gets to decide? You can draw a parallel with pop music if you will. I'm not a fan myself, but when it's done with care, I can marvel with it.

  • @ToyInsanity

    @ToyInsanity

    Жыл бұрын

    Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

  • @hhielitta
    @hhielitta5 жыл бұрын

    He did a painting of me, just because of my hair when i was younger. Luckily enough my parents were able to purchase the original later on

  • @drnecro1086

    @drnecro1086

    5 жыл бұрын

    Brazilian?

  • @hhielitta

    @hhielitta

    5 жыл бұрын

    Colombian

  • @peach7839

    @peach7839

    5 жыл бұрын

    How does it look like?

  • @hhielitta

    @hhielitta

    5 жыл бұрын

    l̆̈illy *̆̈ its a portrait of me. Shoulders up. And a lot of emphasis on the hair

  • @hellohello2711

    @hellohello2711

    5 жыл бұрын

    U look yummy

  • @estherwilliams7005
    @estherwilliams70055 жыл бұрын

    I think his art is beautiful. I love it.

  • @vn8161
    @vn81615 жыл бұрын

    why do people sound so condescending while saying they’ve never heard of him? he’s a nice guy and a good person let the man live omg

  • @alaia324

    @alaia324

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh not so nice. He was rude to a woman’s restaurants employees

  • @lcedlemonade

    @lcedlemonade

    3 жыл бұрын

    this didn't age well lmao

  • @katiatannus3146

    @katiatannus3146

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@alaia324 can you show me a link to that video?

  • @alaia324

    @alaia324

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@katiatannus3146 kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmiL1sSBldrAcrg.html his employee getting mad at him for it and breaking his art

  • @dfbess
    @dfbess5 жыл бұрын

    I think his art is awesome.. I just love how bright and colorful it is..

  • @martasloane8081
    @martasloane80815 жыл бұрын

    One of my relatives gave me a mug with one of his designs, and it's great. Good to know the story about who designed it. Thanks!i

  • @melphegor
    @melphegor5 жыл бұрын

    I live in Miami and his art is literally everywhere here!!

  • @danadomino
    @danadomino5 жыл бұрын

    I have a picture of my grandmother with him! Were fans of his art work and she went to an art show where he was and he sold some of his works. The bought a piece and he doodled all over the frame of the piece for her, it was awesome! Today it hangs proudly in my living room 😊

  • @karen4you
    @karen4you5 жыл бұрын

    Romero, those plain knee socks... design socks, if you don't already.

  • @AzlianaLyana
    @AzlianaLyana5 жыл бұрын

    I remembered his art at Miami Beach Florida Fifth & and Alton shopping complex, cute. Never knew about him until see it in Great Big Story :)

  • @siepkevankeulen
    @siepkevankeulen5 жыл бұрын

    I know this is about fun and all... he is amazing!! ... this still made my cry :/

  • @queenbee202rose6
    @queenbee202rose63 жыл бұрын

    I love Romero’s art . He is truly my favorite artist I’ve ever seen and I wish I could meet him one day . I would love to be taught how to make art like his , it’s just so unique and amazing.

  • @dakotatran9217
    @dakotatran92175 жыл бұрын

    _“..bananas”_ That’s what I call success.

  • @mandyblumenthal2209
    @mandyblumenthal22095 жыл бұрын

    I love his work. I have several pieces, including one he did just for me. Such an honor. And he’s a wonderful person as well!

  • @sharonjack7239
    @sharonjack72393 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! I have seen his work around for many years. So nice to learn more about him. THANKS very much :)!!!!

  • @cnj96
    @cnj965 жыл бұрын

    my take on how his art is so easy to digest and enjoyed by many people is that his technique and imagination stays true to basic principle of a growing child such as bright contrasting colors, mixed patterns, and random dots and lines. looking at his art really reminds me of my child self trying to figuring out my own imagination.

  • @CK30585
    @CK305855 жыл бұрын

    Love his car....he should come to san Francisco. We need him at bland bart stations.

  • @duchi882
    @duchi8825 жыл бұрын

    *"and you may start to notice they're all over the place"* *Justin Y.:* _Wait...that's illegal_

  • @daylight7135
    @daylight71355 жыл бұрын

    More COLOR! And PATTERNS! ❤️ It ✨✨✨✨✨✨

  • @SomeoneVEVO
    @SomeoneVEVO5 жыл бұрын

    Good for him! Good job and keep it up

  • @Anna-3084
    @Anna-30845 жыл бұрын

    This is the wholesome content I needed today

  • @mdinunzio7610
    @mdinunzio76105 жыл бұрын

    Ive seen his work in many stores I just had no idea who the artist wa behind it. Cool to finally find out

  • @m1sh474
    @m1sh4745 жыл бұрын

    I knew about him thanks to Black Jaguar White Tiger, he made a gorgeous piece of art for them honoring one of the first lions that were rescued and he's friends with the owner of the sanctuary. I wish I could buy some of his stuff.

  • @honeedew6728
    @honeedew67283 жыл бұрын

    I've decided to come back here, after i saw a badass lady smashed his sculpture lmao.

  • @izzyboola8889
    @izzyboola88895 жыл бұрын

    I really like his artwork, its vibrant, colorful, and fun!

  • @ricardocruz392
    @ricardocruz3925 жыл бұрын

    He inspired me to keep doing my work , motivated me to stay awake , and he is awesome.

  • @nsr5961

    @nsr5961

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ricardo Cruz no surprise he has a net worth of $20 million dollars.

  • @johnbicol4788
    @johnbicol47885 жыл бұрын

    I went on a cruise and they featured some of his art works there. They’re absolutely fun and colorful!

  • @PoochiJay
    @PoochiJay5 жыл бұрын

    His art makes me happy

  • @leesart3193
    @leesart31933 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!♡

  • @lovegorb8625
    @lovegorb86255 жыл бұрын

    This is very inspirational and beautiful!!!

  • @-CloClo-
    @-CloClo-5 жыл бұрын

    I own a luggage case with the guy’s art style drawn all over it. Man, that’s cool to own something that’s made by a popular artist.

  • @jhsounds
    @jhsounds5 жыл бұрын

    I legit thought this was Garfunkel for a second.

  • @dino2464
    @dino24645 жыл бұрын

    He radiates happiness

  • @RabidLeroy
    @RabidLeroy5 жыл бұрын

    Success: it’s the most colourful thing to exist.

  • @stephanieyu318
    @stephanieyu3185 жыл бұрын

    He reminds me of mr.doodle. also i appreciate their art. So many people say that its not art and they can do it but then they say except for the circles. Which is most of the art. I just appreciate how they can draw lines perfectly with no trouble

  • @jeanrene4732
    @jeanrene47322 жыл бұрын

    His work is all over Miami...see them on buildings all the time. 💯💯💯

  • @ayshajohn2439
    @ayshajohn24395 жыл бұрын

    I remember the Absolute vodka bottles.

  • @Studeb

    @Studeb

    5 жыл бұрын

    They've worked with hundreds of artists, it was my only chance of recognizing his work, and I still failed.

  • @Chris.Pontius

    @Chris.Pontius

    5 жыл бұрын

    I never remember vodka.

  • @beverleyellis6358
    @beverleyellis63585 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant 💖

  • @francheska93
    @francheska935 жыл бұрын

    A few years ago his art became really popular in Puerto Rico. I remember seeing it everywhere, from purses to shirts and jewelry

  • @marceline124
    @marceline1245 жыл бұрын

    I had no idea who was behind all that artwork I’ve seen throughout my life. It’s nice, it’s colorful, it’s pop. I don’t understand why some people are hating/saying that because he’s commercial it’s not art.

  • @kaizoku14
    @kaizoku145 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely person

  • @ozbullymorales1020
    @ozbullymorales10205 жыл бұрын

    All different works of art, but still instantly recognizable.

  • @JosephSneep
    @JosephSneep5 жыл бұрын

    In every general arts class you learn about this man.

  • @cheriffkemp5601
    @cheriffkemp56013 жыл бұрын

    I've been teaching my students about him as they always want to know about a famous living artist. We enjoy his pop mixed with cubism art work and I will continue to feature his work in my classes.

  • @aimeefrorland4118
    @aimeefrorland41185 жыл бұрын

    How cool!

  • @asfanebi567
    @asfanebi5675 жыл бұрын

    this is really inspiring

  • @strawberryshortgirl2637
    @strawberryshortgirl26375 жыл бұрын

    His art looked very familiar and I remember I got a britto wallet years ago. Loved the art design, I have seen britto at a store in an airport while in Mexico and during a cruise another time. I guess I mainly see it outside the U.S. even though his work is done in florida.

  • @broti
    @broti5 жыл бұрын

    great guy!

  • @lizardking7772
    @lizardking77725 жыл бұрын

    I have never seen his art or heard of him till now . The more you know .

  • @shroomshrom
    @shroomshrom5 жыл бұрын

    *looks so simple yet so hard*

  • @zelann7856
    @zelann78565 жыл бұрын

    "I just don't want my art to be enjoyed by the elite of the world" Never known him before but I really loved his creations I even bought a bag and a notebook. If you're from the Philippines you've probably seen notebooks/bags in National Bookstore..Idk if it was for real or just an inspiration though..

  • @sarcoosmasms5775
    @sarcoosmasms57755 жыл бұрын

    My school has like a huge statue/sculpture thing (rainbow bear) from him and *e v e r y o n e* hates it so unbelievably much

  • @AL_THOMAS_777

    @AL_THOMAS_777

    3 жыл бұрын

    He is only a good salesman - no artist at all . . .

  • @LivingDeadGurlXXX
    @LivingDeadGurlXXX5 жыл бұрын

    I love our skyline...Miami ❤️. britto was at Jackson memorial hospital while I was here.

  • @LivingDeadGurlXXX

    @LivingDeadGurlXXX

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lmfao omfg i was being discharged from the hospital when he was being interviewed for this! Ha ha! 😂

  • @nateray6190
    @nateray61905 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring

  • @teakettle899
    @teakettle8995 жыл бұрын

    Guy: Hundreds? Romero: *thousands*

  • @MaxMax-zf1ei
    @MaxMax-zf1ei5 жыл бұрын

    I saw his sculptures when I went to Miami and went to a place where there are a lot of his pieces of art

  • @justpeache.5274
    @justpeache.52745 жыл бұрын

    Britto! I’m a huge fan of him! I was looking into buying the bear similar to the one shown for a brief moment of the video, but it costs waaay to much. I guess I’ll have to save up and admire the bear from a far until I can afford it ;,(

  • @opaulodetarso
    @opaulodetarso5 жыл бұрын

    Orgulho do Brasil. Apesar de que só conseguiu brilhar depois que saiu do país.

  • @pussinbootsisme8983
    @pussinbootsisme89835 жыл бұрын

    Amazing art😍😍😍✌️

  • @PROUST_EFFECT
    @PROUST_EFFECT5 жыл бұрын

    I think he got a bit oversaturated here in Brazil because until sometime ago his art was EVERYWHERE

  • @6Giri6Vckmslf6
    @6Giri6Vckmslf65 жыл бұрын

    Godspeed Romero Britton.

  • @christiewilson260
    @christiewilson2603 жыл бұрын

    im watching this for my art class and I love to draw so this is nice

  • @prsa9605
    @prsa96055 жыл бұрын

    He is a legend

  • @jumanjitm5196
    @jumanjitm51965 жыл бұрын

    Dis guy talking about darkness when he's wearing sunglasses indoors.......2:50

  • @self-proclaimednimwit2263
    @self-proclaimednimwit22635 жыл бұрын

    i'm pretty sure the many great artists of history are quaking

  • @meiu7652
    @meiu76525 жыл бұрын

    Damn. Never heard of him. I didn't think I was *that* disconnected from mainstream media and advertising outlets. Good.

  • @trevorrandom
    @trevorrandom5 жыл бұрын

    Never heard of this guy now I have thanks ☺

  • @aidanveldman1378
    @aidanveldman13785 жыл бұрын

    Oh I love this dude he’s all over Florida

  • @bnnetts375
    @bnnetts3753 жыл бұрын

    Very epic

  • @jinxinglife7394
    @jinxinglife73945 жыл бұрын

    Omg he’s in MIAMI I can see this guy :O

  • @vincentcho5177
    @vincentcho51775 жыл бұрын

    He’s stacked

  • @alexalol3786
    @alexalol37865 жыл бұрын

    Hermoso

  • @mscraft
    @mscraft5 жыл бұрын

    Wow very nice idea, Love you 😍 👍 ♥ 👌

  • @JonathanDiaz-qk7bp
    @JonathanDiaz-qk7bp5 жыл бұрын

    Extra flamboyant mr. Doodle

  • @vincentluna1774
    @vincentluna17745 жыл бұрын

    I inspire to be like him

  • @melodyroman9673
    @melodyroman96735 жыл бұрын

    All these people are saying they haven’t heard about home bout in fourth grade we learned about him and I see his work everywhere!❤️😁

  • @mahdiali838
    @mahdiali8385 жыл бұрын

    I ❤️ you brito

  • @jordynmarie7523
    @jordynmarie75235 жыл бұрын

    ive literally never a single art piece from this guy

  • @fqiryryu
    @fqiryryu5 жыл бұрын

    His artwork/style is on my school wall

  • @sonman3694
    @sonman36945 жыл бұрын

    I love it

  • @dareenwang8048
    @dareenwang80485 жыл бұрын

    Anyone notice how his socks line up with the chair perfectly?

  • @kuzay-i4079
    @kuzay-i40795 жыл бұрын

    NICE

  • @honestfan1080
    @honestfan10805 жыл бұрын

    his art is so cute

  • @MyEasyasabc
    @MyEasyasabc5 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @zemokralj9013
    @zemokralj90135 жыл бұрын

    The beautiful part is His art I get it

  • @nadiaparamita101
    @nadiaparamita1015 жыл бұрын

    Did he design a sophie martin bag? If not,I just wanna say I've seen some of his works.

  • @MrAlcoholicKoala
    @MrAlcoholicKoala3 жыл бұрын

    i bought one of his works recently

  • @kazomania9186
    @kazomania91865 жыл бұрын

    I have one of his paintings in my hall :D