a brazilian artist's journey through time thomaz de mello, also known as tom, was a prominent brazilian artist born in rio de janeiro in 1906. he spent most of his life in portugal, leaving an indelible mark on the comic scene and the world of painting. early life and career thomáz de mello's early works were characterized by a unique style that set him apart from his contemporaries. as he delved deeper into the world of art, he became a major contributor to the portuguese comic scene. his artistic versatility led him to explore various mediums, including painting, drawing, and graphic design…