Italian multidisciplinary artist based in Padova and Sardinia, Federico specializes in mural painting, decorative arts, restoration, engraving, illustration, and digital painting. He blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary visual storytelling across Europe and the Middle East.

Federico Putzulu Sini

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Italian multidisciplinary artist based in Padova and Sardinia, Federico specializes in mural painting, decorative arts, restoration, engraving, illustration, and digital painting. He blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary visual storytelling across Europe and the Middle East.

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Italian multidisciplinary artist based in Padova and Sardinia, Federico specializes in mural painting, decorative arts, restoration, engraving, illustration, and digital painting. He blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary visual storytelling across Europe and the Middle East.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Mural Artist / Muralist at Pina Monne Muralist
January 1, 2024 - Present
Execution of mural projects across Sardinia, creating site-specific painted works and decorative murals.
Mural Artist at Pina Monne Muralist
January 1, 2024 - Present
Execution of mural projects across Sardinia.
Decorative Artist & Restorer at Altri Tempi Company
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Restoration of churches, chapels, private residences, and historic buildings including altars, faux-marble decoration, sculptures, and gold leaf application.
Concept Artist, Backgrounds and Character Designer at Capetown Film Srl, Rome, Italy
September 21, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Study and research of an original style for the backgrounds of an animation movie
Concept Artist at Capetown Film Srl
July 21, 2021 - September 21, 2021
Developed original styles for backgrounds in animated films, collaborating with a team to create engaging visual narratives.
Concept Artist at Italy (freelance / project-based)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Concept art, background and character design for animated film 'Lo stato delle Anime' (Capetown Film Srl). Also background artist for animated film 'Un viaggio a Teulada' (Mommotty Productions).
Background Artist (2D animation) at Mommotty Productions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Created background art for the animated film 'Un viaggio a Teulada'.
Concept Artist (2D animation concept art: backgrounds and character design) at Capetown Film Srl
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Provided concept art including background and character design for the animated film 'Lo stato delle Anime'.
Concept Artist at Capetown Film Srl / Mommotty Productions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Concept art, background and character design for animated film Lo stato delle Anime (Capetown Film Srl); Background artist for animated film Un viaggio a Teulada (Mommotty Productions).
Decorative Artist at Mariani Affreschi
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Gold leaf decoration and mural painting in Kurdistan.
Illustrator at Carlo Delfino Editore & Co, Sassari, Italy
November 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025
Publishing; illustrated works for the publishing house
Illustrator at Carlo Delfino Editore
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Illustration projects for publishing.

Education

Laurea Magistrale interclasse in Beni Culturali e Spettacolo at Università degli Studi di Cagliari (UniCa)
September 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025
Diploma in pittura decorativa per scenografie (Istituto Superiore di Pittura Van Der Kelen - Logelain) at Institut Superieur de Peinture Van Der Kelen - Logelain
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Background & Concept Artist / Character Design (tirocinio) at Sardegna Film Commission
January 16, 2021 - July 15, 2021
Corso di animazione 2D Toon Boom Harmony (certificazione Toon Boom Harmony e Storyboard Pro) at Sardegna Film Commission
September 14, 2020 - January 15, 2021
Corso di animazione 2D Toon Boom Harmony (certificazione Toon Boom Harmony e Storyboard Pro) at Sardegna Film Commission
September 14, 2020 - January 15, 2021
Corso di mosaico romanico e bizantino; Certificato di conoscenza delle tecniche musive at Nella Scuola di Mosaico di Tessere, Narni
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Masterclass di affresco; Certificato di conoscenza delle tecniche di affresco at Accademia Mariani Affreschi, Brescia
February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018
Studio/Lezioni private sull'incisione; Tecniche incisione at Studio d'arte di Enrico Piras, Sassari
January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2019
Auditor di Storia dell'arte moderna e Pittura contemporanea at Accademia di Belle Arti Mario Sironi, Sassari
October 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016
Corso di aerografo at Associazione Filomati Scuola di Pittura, Olbia
February 1, 2011 - February 28, 2011
Pittura e Disegno con diversificati stili pittorici at Associazione Filomati, Scuola di Pittura, Olbia
October 1, 2010 - July 31, 2013
Corso di disegno dal vero - nudo figurativo at Associazione Filomati, Totnes, Regno Unito
November 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Degree course in Cultural Heritage and Theater Entertainment at UniCa University of Cagliari
September 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Diploma at Institute Superieur de Peinture Van Der Kelen-Logelain
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Pre-production trainee for two animated 2d feature film at Sardegna Film Commission
January 16, 2021 - July 15, 2021
Certificate of knowledge of Romanesque and Byzantine mosaic techniques at In Tessere Mosaic School
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Fresco masterclass at Mariani Affreschi a Fresco Academy
February 1, 2018 - April 30, 2018
Etching technique training at Art Studio of Enrico Piras
January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2019
Auditor - History of Modern Art and Contemporary Painting; Certificate of fresco techniques at Academy of Fine Art Mario Sironi
October 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016
Collaborative internship in a professional Studio at Associazione Filomati Art Painting School
October 1, 2013 - November 30, 2015
Airbrush course; Certificate of knowledge of the airbrush technique at Associazione Filomati Art Painting School
February 1, 2011 - February 28, 2011
Painting and Drawing course; Certificate of knowledge of the acrylic painting technique at Associazione Filomati, Art painting school
October 1, 2010 - July 31, 2013
Life drawing class - nude figure at Totnes Life Drawing Class
November 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Degree in Cultural Heritage and Entertainment at University of Cagliari (UniCa)
September 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Diploma in Decorative and Classical Painting Techniques at Institute Superieur de Peinture Van Der Kelen - Logelain
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Trainee – 2D Animation Pre-production at Sardegna Film Commission
January 16, 2021 - July 15, 2021
2D Animation Technician at Sardegna Film Commission
September 14, 2020 - January 15, 2021
Certificate of knowledge of Romanesque and Byzantine mosaic techniques at In Tessere Mosaic School, Narni
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Fresco Masterclass at Mariani Affreschi, Brescia
February 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
Auditor – History of Modern Art and Contemporary Painting at Academy of Fine Art Mario Sironi, Sassari
January 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019
Certificate of Artistic Anatomy Technique at Florence Classical Art Academy, Rome
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Degree course enrollment in Cultural Heritage and Theater Entertainment at UniCa University of Cagliari
September 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Diploma at Institute Superieur de Peinture Van Der Kelen - Logelain
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Internship in pre-production for two animated 2D feature film at Sardegna Film Commission
January 16, 2021 - July 15, 2021
International professional certification “Working Knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony Premium and Storyboard Pro” at Sardegna Film Commission
September 14, 2020 - January 15, 2021
Certificate of knowledge of Romanesque and Byzantine mosaic techniques at In Tessere Mosaic School, Narni
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Fresco masterclass at Mariani Affreschi a Fresco Academy, Brescia
February 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
Etching techniques (Private lessons) at Art Studio of Enrico Piras, Sassari
January 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Auditor – History of Modern Art and Contemporary Painting; fresco techniques at Academy of Fine Art Mario Sironi, Sassari
October 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Workshop of Artistic Anatomy at Florence Classical Art Academy, Rome
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Collaborative internship in a professional Studio (Art Painting) at Associazione Filomati Art Painting School, Olbia
October 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015
Airbrush course; Certificate of knowledge of the airbrush technique at Associazione Filomati Art Painting School, Olbia
February 1, 2011 - February 28, 2011
Painting and Drawing course; Certificate of knowledge of the acrylic painting technique at Associazione Filomati, Art painting school, Olbia
October 1, 2010 - July 1, 2013
Life drawing class - nude figure at Totnes, United Kingdom
November 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Master's Degree in Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts at University of Cagliari
September 1, 2022 - May 28, 2026
Diploma in Decorative Painting at Institut Superieur de Peinture Van Der Kelen-Logelain
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Certification in 2D Animation at Sardegna Film Commission
September 14, 2020 - January 15, 2021
Diploma in Decorative Painting at Institute Supérieur de Peinture Van Der Kelen-Logelain, Brussels
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
2D Animation Certification at Sardegna Film Commission
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Mosaic Techniques Certification at Mosaic School of Tessere, Narni
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Fresco Techniques Certification at Mariani Affreschi Academy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Selected 2D Animation Short Film Project (author, character design, background artist) at Sardegna Film Commission
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts Studies at University of Cagliari
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026
Selected 2D animation short film project (author, character design, background artist) at Sardegna Film Commission
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts (course of study) at University of Cagliari
January 1, 2022 - August 18, 2026
Diploma in Decorative Painting at Institute Supérieur de Peinture Van Der Kelen-Logelain
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
2D Animation, Toon Boom Harmony & Storyboard Pro certification at Sardegna Film Commission
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Roman and Byzantine mosaic techniques (training) at Mosaic School of Tessere
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Fresco techniques certification at Mariani Affreschi Academy
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Selected 2D animation short film project (author, character design, background artist) at Sardegna Film Commission
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts (studies) at University of Cagliari
January 1, 2022 - August 18, 2026
Diploma in Decorative Painting at Institute Supérieur de Peinture Van Der Kelen-Logelain
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
2D Animation (Toon Boom Harmony & Storyboard Pro certification) at Sardegna Film Commission
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Mosaic techniques (Roman and Byzantine) at Mosaic School of Tessere
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Fresco techniques certification at Mariani Affreschi Academy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Medaglia di Bronzo - Istituto Superiore di Pittura Van Der Kelen Longelain (Bruxelles)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Borsa di studio per frequentare il corso di animazione 2D Toon Boom Harmony e Storyboard Pro (Sardegna Film Commission)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Certificato di conoscenza delle tecniche musive romaniche e bizantine
January 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Certificato di conoscenza delle tecniche di affresco
February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018
Certificazione internazionale Toon Boom Harmony Premium e Storyboard Pro
September 14, 2020 - January 15, 2021
Certificato di aerografo
February 1, 2011 - February 28, 2011
Masterclass di affresco
February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018
Bronze Medal
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Scholarship for 2D Animation course with Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro
January 1, 2020 - September 11, 2025
1st Prize Illustration – Andrà Tutto Bene
January 1, 2020 - September 11, 2025
Art House Online Gallery – 1st Place with drawing 'Andrà Tutto Bene'
January 1, 2020 - September 11, 2025
2nd Prize, 19th Extemporary Art Painting, Olbia
January 1, 2014 - September 11, 2025
4th Prize, 18th Extemporary Art Painting, Olbia
January 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025
Diploma in Decorative and Classical Painting Techniques
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Trainee – 2D Animation Pre-production
January 16, 2021 - July 15, 2021
2D Animation Technician
September 14, 2020 - January 15, 2021
Working Knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro
September 14, 2020 - January 15, 2021
Certificate of knowledge of Romanesque and Byzantine mosaic techniques
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Certificate of Artistic Anatomy Technique
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Auditor – History of Modern Art and Contemporary Painting
January 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019
Diploma
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Working Knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony Premium and Storyboard Pro – International professional certification
September 14, 2020 - January 15, 2021
Certificate of knowledge of Romanesque and Byzantine mosaic techniques
January 1, 2020 - September 11, 2025
Fresco masterclass
February 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
Etching techniques – Private lessons
January 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Auditor – History of Modern Art and Contemporary Painting; fresco techniques
October 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Art Anatomy workshop
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Collaborative internship in a professional Studio (Art Painting)
October 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015
Airbrush course; certificate
February 1, 2011 - February 28, 2011
Acrylic painting technique – certificate
October 1, 2010 - July 1, 2013
Life drawing – nude figure
November 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Certificate in Mosaics
January 1, 2020 - May 28, 2026
Bronze Medal in Decorative Painting
January 1, 2022 - May 28, 2026
Diploma in Decorative Painting
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
2D Animation Certification (Toon Boom Harmony & Storyboard Pro)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Mosaic Techniques Certification
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Fresco Techniques Certification
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Selected 2D Animation Short Film Project (author, character design, background artist)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts Studies
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026
Bronze Medal (Van Der Kelen Institute, Brussels)
January 1, 2022 - August 18, 2026
Scholarship Winner for 2D Animation Program
January 1, 2020 - August 18, 2026
1st Prize (Illustration), Artkeys International Art Exhibition
January 1, 2020 - August 18, 2026
2nd Prize, Painting Competition (Olbia)
January 1, 2014 - August 18, 2026
4th Prize, Painting Competition (Olbia)
January 1, 2013 - August 18, 2026
Driving License (A3, B1)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Driving License (A3, B1)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Gold leaf decoration and mural painting
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction
    Short animation project
    My visual research stems from experimenting with various traditional artistic techniques, a journey that has led me to develop a 'hybrid' illustrative language. This style blends the rich texture of classical painting oil on canvases with the graphic synthesis of digital art, using Photoshop and Procreate. The pieces included in this portfolio are part of a personal project that I plan to develop in the future as an animated short film. Visually, the project thrives on contrast: the backgrounds, characterized by a strong painterly approach where the texture of the canvas is intentionally left visible, stand in stark contrast to the characters. Defined by a rough charcoal outline, the characters are colored digitally with a minimalist pastel effect, limited to a maximum of two tones to preserve their simplicity and expressiveness.
    Illustrations
    This section of my portfolio features a variety of illustration styles, reflecting the diverse commissions I have worked on. The majority of these pieces are entirely original concepts. To see my illustrations has to be downloads, thank you.
    Showreel
    Here are a few examples of my work, including paintings, illustrations, animations, and etchings