Hello! I am Ilaria Perversi,
an author and illustrator passionate about whimsical stories and funny characters.
Born and raised in Milan, I have turned my passion for illustration into a vibrant and creative career.
After obtaining a diploma in Digital Animation, I decided to focus primarily onchildren’s illustration: drawing picture books, illustrated books, games, magazines, animated videos, interactive apps, and much more.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is the opportunity to share the magic of stories with others. That’s why I complement my role as an illustrator with that of a teacher: I collaborate with Wow Museo del fumetto (the Museum of Comics in Milan), conducting storyboard and animation workshops for children and teenagers. I also work with associations, bookstores, and libraries throughout Italy, offering workshops and illustration courses for adults, creative workshops for children, readings, and other activities.
I have a soft spot for plants (I own a total of 61!) and dream of adopting a chicken, my favorite animal.
Some of my clients include: Franco Cosimo Panini, Feltrinelli kids, Editrice il Castoro, Piemme, Clementoni, Headu, Pelledoca, Coccole Books, Pane e Sale, Pulce edizioni, Glifo edizioni, Verbavolant edizioni, Don’t Movie.
EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS
2022 – Exhibition “Che bèèèèllo!” organized by Imperfect Comunicazione at the Gam in Turin;
2022 – 17th International Exhibition of Contemporary Illustrators on the theme STOP: My illustration “Uh-oh” was selected and featured as the October image in the iconic calendar of the Tapirulan Association. It secured the second place in the Popular Prize category;
2021 – Second prize in the “Bestiario del Veneto orientale” competition with my illustration called Tarabusino, organized by Project Engreen, Comune di Gruaro, Studio Radici, Strip Burger, VeGal and Treviso Comic book festival;
2019 – First prize in the “Canapainsieme” competition promoted by Soroptimist Valle D’Aosta for the project “Chanvre d’enfant” created in collaboration with Imma Pezzella.
CONTACTS
I love drawing for anything and falling in love with new projects.
If you’d like to propose a collaboration, here’s where you can find me:
