Hi, I'm Cristiano Maria Fina, an Italian freelance illustrator and cartoonist based in Squinzano (Le). I create visuals for magazines, posters, and commissions, with a focus on comic storytelling and character design. My work spans illustration, graphic design, and teaching in workshops across France and Italy. Since 2014 I've contributed as cartoonist to L'ora del Salento and Totem, and I've collaborated with agencies such as JCDecaux Group in Paris. I also run workshops and work on various illustration projects across France and Italy, bringing ideas to life with ink, color, and humor.…

Cristiano Maria Fina

Hi, I'm Cristiano Maria Fina, an Italian freelance illustrator and cartoonist based in Squinzano (Le). I create visuals for magazines, posters, and commissions, with a focus on comic storytelling and character design. My work spans illustration, graphic design, and teaching in workshops across France and Italy. Since 2014 I've contributed as cartoonist to L'ora del Salento and Totem, and I've collaborated with agencies such as JCDecaux Group in Paris. I also run workshops and work on various illustration projects across France and Italy, bringing ideas to life with ink, color, and humor.…

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Hi, I’m Cristiano Maria Fina, an Italian freelance illustrator and cartoonist based in Squinzano (Le). I create visuals for magazines, posters, and commissions, with a focus on comic storytelling and character design. My work spans illustration, graphic design, and teaching in workshops across France and Italy.

Since 2014 I’ve contributed as cartoonist to L’ora del Salento and Totem, and I’ve collaborated with agencies such as JCDecaux Group in Paris. I also run workshops and work on various illustration projects across France and Italy, bringing ideas to life with ink, color, and humor.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Cartoonist at L'ora del Salento
July 1, 2014 - Present
Cartoonist for the weekly L'ora del Salento; also for the magazine Totem (Squinzano).
Cartoonist at Totem (Squinzano)
July 1, 2014 - Present
Cartoonist for the magazine Totem.
External expert in comic drawing at Institute state comprehensive of Guagnano (Le)
November 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
External expert in comic drawing as part of Pon program.
External expert in comic drawing at Polo 1 comprehensive institute in Squinzano (Le)
November 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
External expert in comic drawing as part of Pon program.
Comic drawing workshop leader at Municipality of Combs-la-Ville
July 3, 2009 - Present
Comic drawing workshop for the library of the municipality of Combs-la-Ville (France).
Collaboration contract at Municipality of Joinville-le-Pont
June 1, 2007 - Present
Collaboration contract for the implementation of courses of comic and artistic drawing (France).
Creator/Producer at L'arbre a pou Almanac project
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Creation and production of an almanac (L'arbre a pou), comic strips, distributed at Angouleme festival (France).
Expert in visual communication at Professional Institute A. De Pace
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Drawing courses were held including animated theatrical costume and print advertising off-set on fabrics; managing a Graphics Lab; creation of leaflets, brochures, logos, transfers on different supports.
Internship on cartoon at Atelier J.P.Dionnet (Paris II°)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Internship on the cartoon; co/creator of the comic magazines "Metal screaming" and "The associated humanoids".
Illustrator at Prospettiva (Siena)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Creation of comic strips for the magazine "Prospettiva"; caricaturist for local magazines "First Communication" and "Sensations" (San Marino).
Illustrator at Wine distribution company of Bordeaux (France)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Illustrator for a Bordeaux wine distribution company (France).
Exhibition participant/artist at Centre Pompidou
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Participation in an exhibition on AIDS.
Graphic animator at Bagaglino tourist villages / Iti hotels (Sardinia)
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
Graphic animator in Sardinia.
Collaborator in ateliers at Arzachena ateliers by Mauro Milani
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
Collaborator for Trompe l'oeil creation.

Education

Certificate in comic drawing at International School of Graphic Arts (RS.M.)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Expert in visual communication at Professional Institute "A. De Pace", Lecce
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Professional training course in computer graphics at Greta Institute, Paris Academy
March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008

Qualifications

Certificate in comic drawing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

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