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Brazil’s iconic landmarks get a whimsical makeover

By David Williams, CNN
Published 7:40 PM EDT, Fri August 12, 2016
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Toninho Euzebio gave the famed Christ the Redeemer statue its own jersey after Brazil won the chance to host the 2016 Olympics.
Toninho Euzebio gave the famed Christ the Redeemer statue its own jersey after Brazil won the chance to host the 2016 Olympics.
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He made this runner seem right at home in Brasilia's Three Powers Plaza.
He made this runner seem right at home in Brasilia's Three Powers Plaza.
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Euzebio starts by photographing his notebook to make sure the lines and shadows match up.
Euzebio starts by photographing his notebook to make sure the lines and shadows match up.
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Then he sketches the scene and takes a picture of the completed drawing with his phone.
Then he sketches the scene and takes a picture of the completed drawing with his phone.
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Euzebio tries to finish his drawings in 15 to 25 minutes so the light doesn't change too much.
Euzebio tries to finish his drawings in 15 to 25 minutes so the light doesn't change too much.
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He has to draw more quickly when working with people and animals.
He has to draw more quickly when working with people and animals.
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Brasilia's Mané Garrincha stadium, home to some 2016 Olympics football matches, looks more like a bed of nails from this angle.
Brasilia's Mané Garrincha stadium, home to some 2016 Olympics football matches, looks more like a bed of nails from this angle.
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Euzebio made a tightrope walker teeter near Sugarloaf Mountan in Rio de Janiero.
Euzebio made a tightrope walker teeter near Sugarloaf Mountan in Rio de Janiero.
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The Cathedral of Brasilia got a high five -- and a nice manicure -- in this photo.
The Cathedral of Brasilia got a high five -- and a nice manicure -- in this photo.
Toninho Euzebio
"I'm king of the world!" -- or king, at least, of Brasilia's TV tower.
"I'm king of the world!" -- or king, at least, of Brasilia's TV tower.
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The Carioca Aqueduct was built in the 1700s to bring water to Rio de Janiero. It could look like giant pieces of toast if you're hungry enough.
The Carioca Aqueduct was built in the 1700s to bring water to Rio de Janiero. It could look like giant pieces of toast if you're hungry enough.
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Euzebio wanted to turn the Ministry of Justice into a shower for Lady Justice.
Euzebio wanted to turn the Ministry of Justice into a shower for Lady Justice.
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