Antonella
Canavese
Antonella Canavese
My artistic journey began in Piedmont, where my mother, a painter, instilled in me a love for art from a young age. I honed my skills at the IED in Milan, discovering the world of illustration. Now, I call the Tuscan countryside home, where I continue to learn, surrounded by the beauty of the past in an old farmhouse among olive trees and woods.
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I specialize in fine art, concept art, and various design projects, from advertisements to children's books and collectibles.
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I have mastered techniques such as watercolor, oil, and gouache, and over the years I had to learn how to improve my skills with digital painting.
But I try to keep my vintage-inspired style, which is a reflection of my soul, and I'm grateful that it has resonated with clients who appreciate this aesthetic.
And I love animals. A lot. They truly inspire me and are one of my favorite subjects, together with flowers and nature.
Resume
I was born in Turin and graduated with an illustration degree from the European Institute of Design in Milan. I now live in the beautiful Tuscan countryside near Pisa. During my studies at IED, I started working with companies in the editorial, advertising, and traditional animation industries. I lived and worked in Milan for a few years before moving to Tuscany, where I now work as an illustrator, concept artist, and licensor of my artworks. In recent years, I have worked in a variety of fields, including advertising, publishing, concept art, stationery design, product development, collectibles, children's products, toys, arts and crafts, and more.
I've recently started a new adventure with Blanc Mariclò as a Textile Designer. It's a dream job: creating beautiful things in a beautiful place, just steps from home.
My past and present clients:
Advertising and Merchandising works:
- CAFFAREL
- LINDT & SPRÜNGLI
- CARTIERE PAOLO PIGNA
- CLEMENTONI-CAFFAREL
- RAVENSBURGER-CAFFAREL
- TAILOR-MADE STUDIOS International B.V. (Licenses for Greeting Cards Companies as: HALLMARK, FRANCO COSIMO PANINI, ALTA KARTA, CARDEAU, PEPPER POT, ALBI, THE BROWN CARD COMPANY, SUSY CARD, DIAMOND COLLECTION, KOALA PUBLISHING)
- KARTOS TOSCANA CARTE PREGIATE
- BITS AND PIECES PUZZLES
- MBI Inc. DANBURY MINT
- GABEL
- VALLESUSA
- PRéNATAL
- PIRELLI
- PLASMON
- NIPIOL
- FERRERO
- BATTISTERO
- ELGRA TOYS
- YOGA MASSALOMBARDA COLOMBANI
- PLASTICART SpA - ORDINETT for STANDA, RINASCENTE, UPIM.
- SAUL SADOCH
- STAR SPA
- SUNSOUT
- ARTHOUSE LLC
- CARDINAL IND
- BARTON COTTON HOLDINGS
- B.SONDERS GmbH
- BIEMBI
Publishing works:
- GIUNTI EDITORE (DAMI)
- MONDADORI
- EDIZIONI SAN PAOLO AUDIOVISIVI
- SESTRI LEVANTE AWARD H.C. ANDERSEN BAIA DELLE FAVOLE
- CORRADO TEDESCHI EDITORE
- GRUPPO EDITORIALE FABBRI BOMPIANI SONZOGNO ETAS- RCS and BETA FILM
- VIDEORAI
- TERRANOVA EDITORE
- BELLYBUTTON BOOKS
- NEWFY: works for Cartorama, Artena, Ravensburger, Franklin Mint
- EDIZIONI E ELLE
- ITALIA & ITALY
Specialties: Illustrations hand-painted. Also working in digital art. Ask me about pets!