Hi, I’m Tilly — an illustrator with a long-standing background in tattoo art. For over twenty years I ran my own studio in Vercelli, a journey that taught me how to tell stories through lines, colors, and the human skin. Today, I bring that same sensitivity into illustration, blending technique, observation, and imagination to create images that speak of emotions, nature, and identity. I love finding personalized solutions, tailor-made for each project or client. Experimenting with different styles, techniques, and materials keeps me inspired — I’m always eager to challenge myself and explore new creative directions. I believe every image begins with a dialogue — between the story, the person behind it, and the world it wants to reach. I’m open to collaborations with publishers, authors, and creative studios for editorial projects, book covers, and narrative illustration. 🎨 Main interests: editorial illustration, botanical art, portraits, character design. 📩 Always open to new collaborations and creative challenges.

Hi, I’m Tilly — an illustrator with a long-standing background in tattoo art. For over twenty years I ran my own studio in Vercelli, a journey that taught me how to tell stories through lines, colors, and the human skin. Today, I bring that same sensitivity into illustration, blending technique, observation, and imagination to create images that speak of emotions, nature, and identity. I love finding personalized solutions, tailor-made for each project or client. Experimenting with different styles, techniques, and materials keeps me inspired — I’m always eager to challenge myself and explore new creative directions. I believe every image begins with a dialogue — between the story, the person behind it, and the world it wants to reach. I’m open to collaborations with publishers, authors, and creative studios for editorial projects, book covers, and narrative illustration. 🎨 Main interests: editorial illustration, botanical art, portraits, character design. 📩 Always open to new collaborations and creative challenges.

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Hi, I’m Tilly — an illustrator with a long-standing background in tattoo art.
For over twenty years I ran my own studio in Vercelli, a journey that taught me how to tell stories through lines, colors, and the human skin.

Today, I bring that same sensitivity into illustration, blending technique, observation, and imagination to create images that speak of emotions, nature, and identity.

I love finding personalized solutions, tailor-made for each project or client.
Experimenting with different styles, techniques, and materials keeps me inspired — I’m always eager to challenge myself and explore new creative directions.

I believe every image begins with a dialogue — between the story, the person behind it, and the world it wants to reach.

I’m open to collaborations with publishers, authors, and creative studios for editorial projects, book covers, and narrative illustration.

🎨 Main interests: editorial illustration, botanical art, portraits, character design.

📩 Always open to new collaborations and creative challenges.

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Language

English
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Illustrator at White Star
October 21, 1998 - October 2, 2000
illustrator of books about Greece and Egypt, mainly watercolour
Illustrator-Tattoo Illustrator at Edizioni Trentini - Idea Tattoo
September 21, 2000 - August 1, 2005
illustrator of tattoo design magazines, mainly in the flower and fairy section
Tattoo Design at Tilly Tattoo Studio (Vercelli) - Core Latino(Roma)- Korpus Domini (Tirino) -Louis Studio (Torino)
May 8, 2002 - October 21, 2025
I have always personally prepared the designs for the tattoos I make and trained apprentices in both drawing and tattooing
illustrator for the press at On Commission
October 2, 2000 - October 21, 2025
illustrator of prints, paintings, postcards, t-shirts, bags - both handmade and procreated
Painter at On commission, for exposition
May 10, 1996 - Present
I've always painted (and sculpted), on commission, for exhibitions, and for myself. I primarily work with oils, watercolors, acrylics, clay, and polymer clay, but I'm always inspired by trying new materials

Education

Maturità Artistica at L.A.S. Feluce Casorati (Novara)
September 10, 1991 - June 12, 1995
artistic maturity in painting and sculpture
Accademia di Belle Arti at Accademia Albertina di Torino
September 12, 1996 - June 21, 2000
I attended 3 years of academy between Milan, Bologna and Turin, in the Painting and Decoration courses
professional photographer at C.F.P. Riccardo Baüer (Milano)
September 13, 2000 - June 14, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization
    uniE621 a Piece of Me
    This illustration was born during the pandemic, when I was working at auctions to raise funds for hospitals caring for the sick. In Italy, many tattoo artists were committed to creating various works to auction to help. This one was born with nurses working grueling shifts in mind.