I am a passionate educator and professional with over 23 years of experience teaching comics, animation, and illustration. My journey spans more than 30 years in the visual arts, where I've developed a solid background not only in academic teaching but also in creating customized courses for different age groups. I enjoy working as an author, illustrator, storyboarder, and collaborating with agencies, publishers, theatre, cinema, companies, and individuals. I love blending traditional and digital techniques across diverse media like 2D and 3D animation, comics, and visual storytelling. I'm also deeply engaged in collaborative projects and enjoy nurturing new talents through workshops and courses. Outside of work, I have interests in music and cinema, and I practice aikido at an advanced level.

Cristian Neri Gonzaga

I am a passionate educator and professional with over 23 years of experience teaching comics, animation, and illustration. My journey spans more than 30 years in the visual arts, where I've developed a solid background not only in academic teaching but also in creating customized courses for different age groups. I enjoy working as an author, illustrator, storyboarder, and collaborating with agencies, publishers, theatre, cinema, companies, and individuals. I love blending traditional and digital techniques across diverse media like 2D and 3D animation, comics, and visual storytelling. I'm also deeply engaged in collaborative projects and enjoy nurturing new talents through workshops and courses. Outside of work, I have interests in music and cinema, and I practice aikido at an advanced level.

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I am a passionate educator and professional with over 23 years of experience teaching comics, animation, and illustration. My journey spans more than 30 years in the visual arts, where I’ve developed a solid background not only in academic teaching but also in creating customized courses for different age groups. I enjoy working as an author, illustrator, storyboarder, and collaborating with agencies, publishers, theatre, cinema, companies, and individuals.

I love blending traditional and digital techniques across diverse media like 2D and 3D animation, comics, and visual storytelling. I’m also deeply engaged in collaborative projects and enjoy nurturing new talents through workshops and courses. Outside of work, I have interests in music and cinema, and I practice aikido at an advanced level.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Docente referente e coordinatore triennio accademico area Comics & Concept at Scuola Mohole S.r.l. - Milano
January 1, 2010 - Present
Teaching and coordinating academic courses in comics and concept art, developing curriculum and managing course delivery in techniques such as comic drawing, applied drawing, anatomy, perspective, composition, 2D animation (both traditional and digital), storyboard, visual communication, concept art, and 2D illustration. Responsible for workshops and labs including PCTO at IIS Caterina Da Siena. Involved in pre-production and production of animation projects and live VR performances.
Socio fondatore - art director at Studio Monkey S.n.c. - Milano
December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Co-founder and art director at communication studio focusing on print, advertising, storyboard, illustration, and comics. Managed projects for advertising agencies, events companies, and enterprises, also publishing emerging comic authors. Led creative visual development and concept design for clients across various industries.
Illustratore e fumettista at V.A.S. S.r.l. - Milano
June 30, 2020 - July 21, 2025
Illustrator and comic artist for an interactive learning lab project linked to Università Bocconi. Created characters and artwork for educational comics aligning with learning objectives.
Illustratore at Fils Investments LTD - London
July 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Provided illustration services for projects requiring creative visual assets.
Insegnante laboratorio Comunicazione Visiva at Ass. C.A.G. - Milano
January 31, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Teaching visual communication workshops for youth.
Docente di fumetto e disegno per ragazzi at Comune Cesate - circuito CSBNO
June 30, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Preparing and managing comic and drawing courses aimed at youth aged 10–17 years at the Cesate Library.
Docente referente e coordinatore triennio accademico area Comics & Concept at Scuola Mohole S.r.l.
January 1, 2010 - Present
Preparation and development of comics courses, coordination of Comics & Concept area, teaching techniques related to comics, applied drawing, anatomy, perspective, composition, 2D traditional and digital animation, storyboard, visual communication, concept art, illustration, and workshops. Also delivered courses in visual communication, drawing, storyboard filmmaking, image coordination, logo and infographics design, and organized laboratories.
Illustratore e fumettista at V.A.S. S.r.l.
June 30, 2020 - July 21, 2025
Worked as illustrator and comic artist on an interactive learning lab project for Università Bocconi.
Illustratore at Fils Investments LTD
July 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Illustration work.
Socio fondatore - art director at Studio Monkey S.n.c.
December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Co-founded the communication and printing services company, producing projects, illustrations, visuals, storyboards, and comics for advertising agencies and companies. Also acted as a publishing house for emerging comic authors.
Docente di fumetto e disegno at Comune Cesate - circuito CSBNO
June 30, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Preparation and management of courses in comics and drawing for teenagers in the public library.
Docente referente e coordinatore triennio accademico area Comics & Concept at Scuola Mohole S.r.l. - Milano
January 1, 2010 - Present
Responsible for preparing and developing comics courses, coordinating the Comics & Concept area, and teaching techniques such as drawing, anatomy, perspective, composition, 2D animation (traditional and digital), storyboard, visual communication, concept art, and 2D illustration. Managed academic courses, workshops, and short courses tailored for various age groups.
Illustratore e fumettista at V.A.S. S.r.l. - Milano
June 30, 2020 - July 21, 2025
Worked as an illustrator and comic artist on interactive learning lab projects commissioned by Università Bocconi.
Illustratore at Fils Investments LTD - London
July 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Illustrator responsible for various projects.
Socio fondatore - art director at Studio Monkey S.n.c. - Milano
December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Co-founded a communication and printing services company. Created projects including illustrations, visuals, storyboards, and comics for agencies, events, and companies. Also published emerging comic authors through the company’s publishing arm between 2004 and 2008.
Docente corsi di fumetto e disegno at Comune Cesate - circuito CSBNO - Cesate (MI)
June 30, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Prepared and managed comic and drawing courses for young people aged 10-17 at the Cesate Library.
Docente laboratorio disegno e illustrazione per bambini at Ass. VivaVillage - Cascina Merlata - Milano
November 30, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Conducted drawing and illustration workshops for children aged 7-10.

Education

Diploma di Maestro d’Arte at Istituto Statale d’Arte “G.Chierici” - Reggio Emilia
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1990
Maturità d’Arte Applicata at Istituto Statale d’Arte “G.Chierici” - Reggio Emilia
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992
Diploma triennio fumetto at Scuola del Fumetto - Milano
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Diploma at Scuola del Fumetto - Milano
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Maturità d’arte applicata at Istituto Statale d’Arte “G.Chierici” - Reggio Emilia
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992
Diploma di Maestro d’Arte at Istituto Statale d’Arte “G.Chierici” - Reggio Emilia
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1990
Diploma at Scuola del Fumetto - Milano
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Maturità d’arte applicata at Istituto Statale d’Arte “G.Chierici” - Reggio Emilia
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992
Diploma di Maestro d’Arte at Istituto Statale d’Arte “G.Chierici” - Reggio Emilia
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1990

Qualifications

Corso di formazione Software Storyboard Pro - Toom Boom
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Seminario di formazione Questioni di genere
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Una scuola possibile - Seminario di formazione
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Seminario AI Tools: intelligenza artificiale
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Corso di formazione Benessere psicologico: gestione e confronto
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Formazione Autismo - DSA - ADHS
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Stage 3D Studio Max
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Corso di formazione Software Storyboard Pro - Toom Boom
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Stage 3D Studio Max
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Corso di formazione Questioni di genere - Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Seminario di formazione Benessere psicologico: gestione e confronto
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Formazione Autismo - DSA - ADHS a cura della psicologa Diana Maccarini
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Seminario AI Tools: intelligenza artificiale
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Corso di formazione aziendale - Questioni di genere
January 1, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Seminario di formazione Una scuola possibile
January 1, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Seminario AI Tools: intelligenza artificiale
January 1, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Corso Benessere psicologico: gestione e confronto
January 1, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Formazione Autismo - DSA - ADHS
January 1, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Corso di formazione Software Storyboard Pro - Toom Boom
January 1, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Stage 3D Studio Max
January 1, 2008 - July 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods