Magical Ideas is an Austin-based art studio led by Tony Sansevero, specializing in a diverse array of personal works and commissions—including vivid and thought-provoking fine art, whimsical illustrations, soul-capturing portraits, and vibrant, colorful murals.

Tony has devoted most of his adult life to working in various fields of art.

“There was never a time I remember wanting to be anything other than an artist, or doing anything besides creating the imaginary creatures I discovered in the storybooks and movies that brought them to life.”

Tony’s first published book illustrations appeared when he was just 14, after he was invited to create pen-and-ink drawings for a book about sunken ships off the eastern coast of the United States.

His first full-time art job was at 19, designing and building parade floats, then a detail artist for an art printing company, a 25 year career in commercial art, where he created children's book illustration, book covers, portraiture and murals.

With covid came the stark reminder of life's impermanence, and with it, a need to add more personal work, which he added to his long list of creative endeavors.

Tony’s first full-time art job came at age 19, designing and building parade floats. He then worked as a detail artist for an art printing company, followed by a 25-year career in commercial art, creating children’s book illustrations, book covers, portraits, and murals.

The arrival of COVID served as a stark reminder of life’s impermanence, inspiring Tony to focus more on personal work and add it to his long list of creative endeavors.

Meet the Artist