Francesca is an Italian artist based in Paris since 2004. Trained in fine arts and graphic design, she works across various media and the publishing sector. Her work is characterized by a fresh, modern graphic style, featuring bright colors achieved with Posca markers and digital brushwork. Francesca has a particular passion for drawing people, capturing their expressions, attitudes, experiences, and dreams. Her illustrations are highly sought after by publishers, magazines, and festivals.

She also enjoys creating portraits and has frequently performed live drawing at professional events, festivals, and concerts. Some of her artworks have been exhibited and sold in galleries. In addition to her work in press and publishing, Francesca collaborates with associations dedicated to social justice and gender equality.

Since 2016, she has been collaborating with ARF! Festival as the manager of the SELF-Publishing area and exhibitions curator, while also working as a graphic designer on cultural communication projects and notably founding Squame in 2011 to promote young illustrators through publications and exhibitions.

To see her exhibition curation and graphic design projects, visit the website francescaprotopapa.com.