Author and illustrator based in Rimini.
I graduated in Architecture from the Politecnico di Milano, specializing in Industrial Design, and for many years I worked in graphic design.
Always passionate about art and visual communication, I later specialized in children’s publishing at the Zavrel Foundation in Sarmede.
I love mixing traditional and digital techniques, trying to recreate a painterly atmosphere. I mainly work with mixed media: watercolor, gouache, and colored pencils.
I share professional tips and behind-the-scenes insights on my creative blog and Youtube channel, and I teach in professional training courses for adults as well as painting courses and workshops for children.
Publications
2025 – “Ma che brutta giornata!”, published by Edizioni Il Ciliegio
2025 – “L’elefantino coraggioso”, text by Benedetta and Valentina Calzavara – illustrations by Barbara Marini, published by Tomolo Edigiò
2025 – “Che emozione Bebo!”, text by Dalila Vigezzi – illustrations by Barbara Marini, published by Masciulli Edizioni
2025 – “Camilla”, text by Alba White – illustrations by Barbara Marini, published by Literary Romance Kids
2024 – “Il commissario De Ghiris: alla ricerca degli ovetti perduti”, text by Antonella Manganelli – illustrations by Barbara Marini, published by Errekappa Edizioni
2023 – “Pancho Panda Esploramondo”, published by Officina Milena Kids
Awards & Competitions
Selected among the finalist illustrators of the “Annual 26” competition organized by the Italian Association of Illustrators (Autori di Immagini)
https://autoridimmagini.it/notizie/selezionati-annual-2026/
Selected among the 12 finalist illustrators of the “Un prato di Fiabe 2025” competition
https://www.associazionemarginalia.org/un-prato-di-fiabe-2025/
On these pages, you can explore my portfolio, my books, and my illustrations.
You’ll also find a blog section with articles and tutorials I write about illustration-related topics, as well as a section with free downloadable resources.
If you’re interested in these topics and would like to stay in touch, keep following me—here and on social media. 😊
See you soon and enjoy browsing!
Barbara
Do you have an idea or a project and don’t know how to turn it into an image?
Do you have a story, a tale, or a fairy tale to illustrate?
Would you like advice in the field of illustration?
Are you looking for a partner to develop a creative project?
Get in touch—I’d love to talk about it together.
📩 Write to me at: barbara@barbaramarini.com