I’m Francisco Centofanti, a historical and narrative illustrator and graphic-novel artist based in Swansea, UK. With over 25 years of professional visual-art experience and intensive academic training, I focus on translating scripts into clear sequential storytelling while keeping characters consistent and emotionally readable from panel to panel. Recently, I completed the first three volumes of Maquis, a historical graphic-novel series, producing 198 sequential interior pages plus cover artwork, with an additional plan for a five-part run. My strengths include historical setting research, costume and visual detail, atmosphere, and light—always aiming for accuracy alongside narrative clarity and a distinct illustrative voice.…

Francisco Centofanti

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I’m Francisco Centofanti, a historical and narrative illustrator and graphic-novel artist based in Swansea, UK. With over 25 years of professional visual-art experience and intensive academic training, I focus on translating scripts into clear sequential storytelling while keeping characters consistent and emotionally readable from panel to panel. Recently, I completed the first three volumes of Maquis, a historical graphic-novel series, producing 198 sequential interior pages plus cover artwork, with an additional plan for a five-part run. My strengths include historical setting research, costume and visual detail, atmosphere, and light—always aiming for accuracy alongside narrative clarity and a distinct illustrative voice.…

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I’m Francisco Centofanti, a historical and narrative illustrator and graphic-novel artist based in Swansea, UK. With over 25 years of professional visual-art experience and intensive academic training, I focus on translating scripts into clear sequential storytelling while keeping characters consistent and emotionally readable from panel to panel.

Recently, I completed the first three volumes of Maquis, a historical graphic-novel series, producing 198 sequential interior pages plus cover artwork, with an additional plan for a five-part run. My strengths include historical setting research, costume and visual detail, atmosphere, and light—always aiming for accuracy alongside narrative clarity and a distinct illustrative voice.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator (historical graphic novel series) at Independent author collaboration (Amanda Lynch)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Illustrated the first three 66-page volumes of Maquis (198 completed sequential interior pages) and produced cover artwork for the planned five-part series. Interpreted the author’s scripts into sequential visual storytelling, developing expressive characters with strong visual consistency across multiple volumes. Conducted historical research for settings, costume, and visual detail, combining accuracy with atmosphere and emotional clarity. Collaborated closely with the author throughout, communicating regularly, incorporating feedback constructively, managing revisions, and delivering agreed work reliably to schedule.
Painter and Portrait Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 1999 - Present
Built and sustained an independent studio practice focused on landscape and portraiture, exhibitions, and private commissions. Managed full project workflows including research, production scheduling, presentation preparation, client communication, and promotion, while maintaining long-term creative momentum. Developed advanced skills in observation, drawing, composition, colour, atmosphere, and light—capabilities that directly support narrative illustration and sequential artwork.

Education

Professional programme (drawing and painting) at Florence Academy of Art
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

BP Portrait Award finalist (National Portrait Gallery, London)
January 1, 2000 - September 3, 2026
Carroll Foundation Award (awarded portrait of explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger)
January 1, 2003 - September 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    Maquis - Graphic Novel

    Maquis is a historical fiction graphic novel conceived as a five-part series. I have completed the artwork for the first three volumes, comprising 198 pages of sequential artwork, alongside cover illustration.
    The project involved long-form visual storytelling, recurring character development, historical environments, atmosphere and close collaboration with the author from script through to finished artwork.