About Gasty - Sydney Freelance Illustrator

Gaston Duflos, known as Gasty, is a Sydney freelance illustrator and artist who enjoys creating bold, playful work across many mediums. Originally from a small town in Argentina, he is now based in Sydney, drawing daily inspiration from animals, nature, sports, cartoons, city life and the energy of Australia’s outdoor lifestyle. His mixed-media style blends digital illustration with hand-drawn techniques, often using traditional materials like acrylics, gouache and ink, to create amazing artworks on paper, canvases, print and big murals.

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Selected Clients

Gasty has collaborated with clients such as Essilor Luxottica, OPSM, Sunglass Hut, Red Bull x Racing Bulls F1, Waverley Council, Trademutt and Centennial Real Estate. These projects have allowed him to explore a wide variety of creative fields, including commercial illustration, graphic design, fine art, mural painting and character design. Whether he’s painting a custom mural, producing a series of drawings, creating social media content, or designing visuals for a brand campaign, he approaches each project with the same focus: create something meaningful, colourful and memorable.

Where you can purchase his work

Outside of freelance illustration work, Gasty spends much of his time developing personal artworks and releasing new pieces into the Gasty Shop. There you can find original drawings, apparel, paintings and limited-edition prints featuring his signature characters in bright, optimistic style. His creative practice is constantly evolving, driven by a love for experimentation and a natural curiosity for new ideas and techniques. As a recognised artist he continues building a body of work that connects with people who enjoy art that feels fun, warm and a little nostalgic.

Let's connect

If you’d like to see more behind-the-scenes work, process videos and updates from his studio in Sydney, you can follow him on Instagram. You can also explore a wider range of illustrations, design projects and murals by visiting his portfolio. Both are the best way to keep up with new releases, exhibitions, collaborations and ongoing projects.

  • “Bondi Observer with Gaston - Bondi Beach Mural, Sydney”

    August 2023 - Australia.

    Interview with Bondi Observer. Gaston talked about his story of living in Bondi, his motivations and the meaning behind his Bondi Beach Mural.

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  • “East Side 89.7 FM with Gaston - Bondi Sea Wall, Sydney”

    January 2024 - Australia.

    Interview with the most famous art podcast in Sydney. Gaston talked about his time living in Bondi, his inspiration sources and the story behind his Bondi Beach Mural.

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