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Luis Royo

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Artist

The Resume

    (1954- )
    Born in Olalla, Spain
    Spanish fantasy artist
    Known for his erotic portrayals of women
    Appears frequently in Heavy Metal magazine

Why he might be annoying:

    He started out as a draftsman, became an interior decorator, then drew comics, before becoming an illustrator.
    When he was in grade school he started drawing animals and soon graduated to drawing explicit pictures of girls which got him in trouble a couple of times.
    He once spent three years completing a series of illustrations of Tarot cards.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His illustrations have appeared in an incredible number of places: CD covers, movie posters, Tarot cards and calendars along with fantasy magazines.
    His women are usually portrayed as strong independent characters and not weak victims hanging all over some heroic man.
    His 'Prohibited Book' trilogy has been very popular among some elements of the lesbian community.
    His work has a very distinctive dark look.
    A native of Spain, his excellent website is available in Spanish and English.
    His popularity is not limited to the English or Spanish language worlds.

Credit: tom_jeffords


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 59 Votes: 64.41% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying