I’m Francesca Corso, an illustrator specializing in picture books, and I love bringing stories to life with warm, detailed artwork and expressive characters. My background combines formal training in painting and decorative arts with focused studies in editorial illustration and comics, which helps me translate ideas into visuals that feel both imaginative and readable for young audiences. I work with international publishers and have participated in children’s book events that spotlight new illustration talent. My illustrations have been selected for festivals and exhibitions, and I’ve been recognized for my picture book work—motivating me to keep exploring new stories, styles, and emotions through soft, expressive artwork.

Francesca Corso

I’m Francesca Corso, an illustrator specializing in picture books, and I love bringing stories to life with warm, detailed artwork and expressive characters. My background combines formal training in painting and decorative arts with focused studies in editorial illustration and comics, which helps me translate ideas into visuals that feel both imaginative and readable for young audiences. I work with international publishers and have participated in children’s book events that spotlight new illustration talent. My illustrations have been selected for festivals and exhibitions, and I’ve been recognized for my picture book work—motivating me to keep exploring new stories, styles, and emotions through soft, expressive artwork.

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I’m Francesca Corso, an illustrator specializing in picture books, and I love bringing stories to life with warm, detailed artwork and expressive characters. My background combines formal training in painting and decorative arts with focused studies in editorial illustration and comics, which helps me translate ideas into visuals that feel both imaginative and readable for young audiences.

I work with international publishers and have participated in children’s book events that spotlight new illustration talent. My illustrations have been selected for festivals and exhibitions, and I’ve been recognized for my picture book work—motivating me to keep exploring new stories, styles, and emotions through soft, expressive artwork.

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Education

Master’s degree in Editorial Illustration at Ars in Fabula (Macerata)
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Graduate degree in Painting and Decorative Arts at Vero na Art Institute
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
at Padua School of Comics (Padua)
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026

Qualifications

Anna Osti Award for Best Picture Book (for “Che quiet plus grand qu’un chateau ?”)
January 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education