I’m Michele di Erre, an Italian illustrator and visual artist based in Turin, and I work as a visual storyteller between narrative illustration, surrealism, and ink drawing. My background in theatre and scenography shapes the way I build atmosphere and pace—so my illustrations aren’t just decoration, but story-space, symbolism, and visual metaphor. I create editorial illustrations, books, graphic essays, covers, and commissioned projects, often using animals and figurative characters to explore people, places, and contemporary life. I’m especially interested in combining traditional drawing techniques with imaginative narrative design, taking ideas from concept development all the way to finished artwork.…

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I’m Michele di Erre, an Italian illustrator and visual artist based in Turin, and I work as a visual storyteller between narrative illustration, surrealism, and ink drawing. My background in theatre and scenography shapes the way I build atmosphere and pace—so my illustrations aren’t just decoration, but story-space, symbolism, and visual metaphor. I create editorial illustrations, books, graphic essays, covers, and commissioned projects, often using animals and figurative characters to explore people, places, and contemporary life. I’m especially interested in combining traditional drawing techniques with imaginative narrative design, taking ideas from concept development all the way to finished artwork.…

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I’m Michele di Erre, an Italian illustrator and visual artist based in Turin, and I work as a visual storyteller between narrative illustration, surrealism, and ink drawing. My background in theatre and scenography shapes the way I build atmosphere and pace—so my illustrations aren’t just decoration, but story-space, symbolism, and visual metaphor.

I create editorial illustrations, books, graphic essays, covers, and commissioned projects, often using animals and figurative characters to explore people, places, and contemporary life. I’m especially interested in combining traditional drawing techniques with imaginative narrative design, taking ideas from concept development all the way to finished artwork.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Artistic Inking Instructor at Feltrinelli, Turin
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching traditional inking, drawing techniques, and visual development as part of an instructor role.
Independent Illustrator & Artist at Self-employed (international freelance practice)
January 1, 2016 - Present
International freelance practice creating illustrated books, graphic essays, artist books, prints, and commissioned artwork. Develops complete visual narratives from concept through finished artwork, working across ink, pen, watercolour, painting, and mixed traditional media. Exhibits and works internationally across multiple continents.
Theatre & Scenography at Theatre sector (multiple roles)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2016
Worked in theatre across lighting, set construction, sound, and performance. Built a strong understanding of visual atmosphere, staging, and narrative space that later informs illustration as a way of telling stories.

Education

B.A. in Arts, Music and Performing Arts (DAMS) at University of Turin
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other
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