I am a 24-year-old Master’s Degree candidate in Illustration at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. I have been passionate about art since the age of four. My artistic journey includes a broad range of techniques, with a primary focus on digital illustration and 2D animation. I am currently focusing on improving my skills in comic book art, illustrated books, character design, storyboarding, environmental illustration, color scripting, concept art, and frame-by-frame animation. I have a big passion for books which inspire my illustrations and character designs. Additionally, my enthusiasm for fashion has led me to experiment with independent design projects, enriching my portfolio. In my work, I love collaborating with teams and bringing ideas to life through playful, expressive visuals. I am always eager to learn, adapt, and explore new styles to push my creative boundaries.

I am a 24-year-old Master’s Degree candidate in Illustration at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. I have been passionate about art since the age of four. My artistic journey includes a broad range of techniques, with a primary focus on digital illustration and 2D animation. I am currently focusing on improving my skills in comic book art, illustrated books, character design, storyboarding, environmental illustration, color scripting, concept art, and frame-by-frame animation. I have a big passion for books which inspire my illustrations and character designs. Additionally, my enthusiasm for fashion has led me to experiment with independent design projects, enriching my portfolio. In my work, I love collaborating with teams and bringing ideas to life through playful, expressive visuals. I am always eager to learn, adapt, and explore new styles to push my creative boundaries.

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I am a 24-year-old Master’s Degree candidate in Illustration at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. I have been passionate about art since the age of four. My artistic journey includes a broad range of techniques, with a primary focus on digital illustration and 2D animation. I am currently focusing on improving my skills in comic book art, illustrated books, character design, storyboarding, environmental illustration, color scripting, concept art, and frame-by-frame animation. I have a big passion for books which inspire my illustrations and character designs. Additionally, my enthusiasm for fashion has led me to experiment with independent design projects, enriching my portfolio.

In my work, I love collaborating with teams and bringing ideas to life through playful, expressive visuals. I am always eager to learn, adapt, and explore new styles to push my creative boundaries.

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Language

Albanian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Intern at Libri Liberi
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Completed internship with Libri Liberi publishing house, contributing to the ‘Battagliadi Firenze’ project.
Intern at Aunt Caterina Taxi Milano 75
March 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Internship illustrating for a possible publication 'Aunt Caterina, Taxi Milano 75'.

Education

Art High School at Naim Frashëri High School, Vlorë, Albania
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor's in Painting at Academy of Fine Arts, Florence, Italy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Master's in Illustration at Academy of Fine Arts, Florence, Italy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services