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I’m Federica Grisafi, an illustrator, painter, and 2D animator. I tell stories through images, creating characters and atmospheric visuals that connect emotionally with the viewer. My practice spans illustration, painting, and animation—exploring the narrative potential of color, form, and imagination. Through character design, storyboarding, and visual storytelling,…

Federica Grisafi

Illustrator, 2D Animator, Character Designer, +3

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I’m Federica Grisafi, an illustrator, painter, and 2D animator. I tell stories through images, creating characters and atmospheric visuals that connect emotionally with the viewer. My practice spans illustration, painting, and animation—exploring the narrative potential of color, form, and imagination. Through character design, storyboarding, and visual storytelling,…

Available to hire

I’m Federica Grisafi, an illustrator, painter, and 2D animator. I tell stories through images, creating characters and atmospheric visuals that connect emotionally with the viewer.

My practice spans illustration, painting, and animation—exploring the narrative potential of color, form, and imagination. Through character design, storyboarding, and visual storytelling,

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Italian

Fluent

Work Experience

Background Design / Character Design / Props (Summer School Teacher and course work) at Summer School “AbbracciAA la Cultura”

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Summer school teaching role including background design and character/prop design activities, guiding participants through visual development and storyboard-to-art workflows for short narrative projects.

Illustration Teacher (Summer School) at Summer School “AbbracciAA la Cultura”

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Delivered illustration instruction during the summer school program, supporting students with creative development and visual storytelling exercises.

Background Design / Character Design / Props (Illustration course & design support) at Bici Production s.r.l.

January 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Teaching and contributing to design work for illustration-focused activities, including background design, character design, and props creation to support visual storytelling and campaign assets.

Background Design / Character Design / Props Design (PCTO) at Bici Production s.r.l.

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Provided design support focused on background design, character design, and props design as part of an educational program. Contributed to visual development tasks supporting illustration and storytelling needs.

Graphic Design Teacher (PCTO) at Liceo Classico T. Fazello

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Teaching graphic design as part of PCTO program. Worked with students on fundamentals and applied practice to support learning through creative projects and guided instruction.

Illustration & Visual Storytelling Teacher (PCTO) at Liceo Artistico G. Bonachia

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Taught illustration and visual storytelling in the context of PCTO. Guided students in narrative composition, character/scene development, and practical illustration workflows.

Illustration Teacher (Skenè Academy) at Skenè Academy

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Provided ongoing instruction as an illustration teacher, supporting learners across illustration practice and creative development within the academy program.

Creator of “Frida” (ongoing illustrated character project) / Illustration Teacher at Skenè Academy

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Ongoing character-driven illustration project featuring Frida as an illustrated alter ego, developed through painting practice and expanded into visual guides and books. As a teacher at Skenè Academy, supports students in illustration, narrative development, and visual storytelling skills.

Creator of Frida

January 1, 2021 - Present

Created Frida, an illustrated alter ego developed from painting practice, expanding into an ongoing character-driven visual project and ambassador work connected to Sciacca.