Hi, I'm Cristiano Reina, a freelance illustrator and concept artist based in Catania, Italy. I specialize in character design, environments, comics, and illustrations, and I enjoy working in a variety of art styles including realistic, manga, and Disney. I earned my degree from the Academy of Fine Art in my city and a master's degree in Digital Painting from the Genius Academy of Rome. Over the years, I've published several children's fantasy books and collaborated with game development teams like CHIBIPHOENIX and VAF Gaming Studios. I'm passionate about bringing stories and characters to life through my art and continuously exploring new styles and techniques.

Cristiano Reina

Hi, I'm Cristiano Reina, a freelance illustrator and concept artist based in Catania, Italy. I specialize in character design, environments, comics, and illustrations, and I enjoy working in a variety of art styles including realistic, manga, and Disney. I earned my degree from the Academy of Fine Art in my city and a master's degree in Digital Painting from the Genius Academy of Rome. Over the years, I've published several children's fantasy books and collaborated with game development teams like CHIBIPHOENIX and VAF Gaming Studios. I'm passionate about bringing stories and characters to life through my art and continuously exploring new styles and techniques.

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Hi, I’m Cristiano Reina, a freelance illustrator and concept artist based in Catania, Italy. I specialize in character design, environments, comics, and illustrations, and I enjoy working in a variety of art styles including realistic, manga, and Disney. I earned my degree from the Academy of Fine Art in my city and a master’s degree in Digital Painting from the Genius Academy of Rome.

Over the years, I’ve published several children’s fantasy books and collaborated with game development teams like CHIBIPHOENIX and VAF Gaming Studios. I’m passionate about bringing stories and characters to life through my art and continuously exploring new styles and techniques.

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Language

English
Beginner
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept Artist / Illustrator at CHIBIPHOENIX
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Worked as a concept artist and illustrator contributing to game design, creating character designs, environments, comics, and illustrations from 2019.
Concept Artist / Illustrator at VAF Gaming Studios
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Collaborated with the game team to provide character and environmental artwork, supporting game projects starting from 2022.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Accademy of Fine Art, Catania
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025
Master's degree at Genius Academy of Rome
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025

Qualifications

Master's degree in Digital Painting
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet
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