Cristiano Maria Fina

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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.

About

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.

  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Projects · 1

Work experience· 14 roles

Cartoonist · Totem (Squinzano)Jul 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 5 mos

Cartoonist for the magazine Totem.

Cartoonist · L'ora del SalentoJul 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 5 mos

Cartoonist for the weekly L'ora del Salento; also for the magazine Totem (Squinzano).

External expert in comic drawing · Polo 1 comprehensive institute in Squinzano (Le)Nov 2012 – Jun 2013 · 8 mos

External expert in comic drawing as part of Pon program.

External expert in comic drawing · Institute state comprehensive of Guagnano (Le)Nov 2012 – Jun 2013 · 8 mos
Comic drawing workshop leader · Municipality of Combs-la-VilleJul 2009 – Present · 17 yrs 5 mos
Collaboration contract · Municipality of Joinville-le-PontJun 2007 – Present · 19 yrs 6 mos
Creator/Producer · L'arbre a pou Almanac projectJan 2004 – Dec 2005 · 2 yrs
Expert in visual communication · Professional Institute A. De PaceJan 2001 – Dec 2002 · 2 yrs

Education

Expert in visual communication · Professional Institute "A. De Pace", Lecce2001 – 2002
Professional training course in computer graphics · Greta Institute, Paris Academy2007 – 2008
Certificate in comic drawing · International School of Graphic Arts (RS.M.)1988 – 1992

Certifications and awards

Certificate in comic drawing2030 – 1993

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