An Instagram Artist Transforms Himself Into Six Romantic Heroes

In the second part of an exclusive series of character portraits, Christopher Smith presents six romantic heroes to die for

From his tiny bedroom in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Christopher Smith conjures some of the most spellbinding images on Instagram. For the last issue of Another Man, the gifted young artist spoke to Tim Blanks about his fantastical character portraits and unveiled an exclusive series of eye-popping creations. Smith has returned for the just-released A/W18 ‘Romance and Ritual’ issue of Another Man, this time presenting six romantic heroes to die for. Head to the gallery below to see his incredible handiwork.

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  • Christopher Smith Instagram artist Another Man magazine
  • Christopher Smith Instagram artist Another Man magazine
  • Christopher Smith Instagram artist Another Man magazine
  • Christopher Smith Instagram artist Another Man magazine

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