ABOUT RITA M. GOMES
Famous as the illustrator and artist behind the Wasted Rita brand and website. She has gained massive popularity for her sarcastic, dry, and crudely hand-drawn style, and had her work featured in a litany of international publications, including Bustle and 1883 Magazine.
She began pursuing art seriously following her high school graduation. She originally began blogging to her Rita Bored site.
She has seen her wastedrita Instagram account grow to boast more than 80,000 followers for showcasing her artwork. She has been represented by Underdogs Gallery in Lisbon.
She was originally born and raised in Porto, Portgual.
She has cited Barbara Kruger as an influence on her artwork.
