Simona Massa
Gino

A picturebook about a dog whose happy life gets turned upside down by life events.

Children's Publishing

Un-commissioned | New Talent

How were your illustrations used? :
Book Cover/s, College or university project, Self Promotion/portfolio, Whole book design

How did you make this work:
I created 'Gino' for one of the MA modules at Cambridge School of Art, where I am currently studying. The picturebook is intended as a gentle introduction to death, dog adoption and ownership, with humour and colour affecting the mood of each spread. The illustrations were made by combining emulsion paint, colour pencils, chinagraph and digital alterations.




Social Media:
instagram.com/simona_massa_illustrator


College:
Anglia Ruskin University / Cambridge School of Art


Currently Based:
United Kingdom (UK)

Biography:
Simona was born in Naples, Italy. After starting her career as a graphic designer in Rome, she moved to London in 2006, where she worked for a variety of branding and advertising agencies on a permanent and freelance basis. She is currently studying for a masters degree at Cambridge School of Art (Anglia Ruskin University), following her dream to write and illustrate children's books.

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