I’m an Italian traditional and digital artist who’s been drawing since I could hold a pencil. Art has always been my passion, and I grew up dreaming of making it my livelihood. I tailored my education to this goal, first attending an art high school and later pursuing studies at a comic school.
I began sharing my artwork online at a young age, starting with my blog and DeviantArt, where I cultivated a dedicated following. Over the years, I expanded my online presence to platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to share my art with a wider audience. As my following grew, I discovered a deep appreciation for the role of a content creator.
Shortly after, I discovered the fascinating world of self-publishing. I created my first self-published comic, Racers, which I debuted in the self area of Lucca Comics & Games in 2013. In the following years, I produced the other volumes and continued to attend the most important comic conventions in Italy. I also launched my online shop, where fans could purchase both my comics and dedicated merchandise. I became deeply passionate about creating merchandise, and over time, I expanded the range of custom items featuring my illustrations, from keychains to tote bags, standees, pins, stickers, and much more.
During this time, I gained valuable experience with companies like Giochi Preziosi, Panini, Edizioni BD, and Kappa Edizioni. This helped me clarify my career goals; I realized I thrived as an independent artist, preferring the creative freedom it offered. Focused on this path, I maximized social media as a content creator, sharing my art and expanding my audience, and I got the itch to start a new comic project.
I was super curious about the world of webcomics, so I began publishing my new project Lylun Eye on Webtoon. With every update, readers’ interest grew, which fueled my enthusiasm to keep going! Once I had enough pages to print the first volume, I created and debuted it at Lucca Comics & Games in 2018, during which Lylun Eye won the first prize for Best Independent Manga in the Animeclick Contest.
Currently, I continue to work on these and many other projects, making a living as an independent artist, just as I always dreamed. This is all thanks to the support of my readers and followers, who have my deepest gratitude!
