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\"Barbara<\/span><\/div>
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Author and illustrator based in Rimini.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I graduated in Architecture from the Politecnico di Milano, specializing in Industrial Design, and for many years I worked in graphic design.<\/p>\n

Always passionate about art and visual communication, I later specialized in children\u2019s publishing at the Zavrel Foundation in Sarmede.<\/p>\n

I love mixing traditional and digital techniques, trying to recreate a painterly atmosphere. I mainly work with mixed media: watercolor, gouache, and colored pencils.<\/p>\n

I share professional tips and behind-the-scenes insights on my creative blog<\/a> and Youtube<\/a><\/strong> channel, and I teach in professional training courses for adults as well as painting courses and workshops for children.<\/p>\n

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Publications<\/strong><\/h3>\n

2025 \u2013 \u201cMa che brutta giornata!<\/strong><\/a>\u201d<\/em>, published by Edizioni Il Ciliegio
2025 \u2013 \u201cL’elefantino coraggioso<\/strong><\/a>\u201d<\/em>, text by Benedetta and Valentina Calzavara \u2013 illustrations by Barbara Marini, published by Tomolo Edigi\u00f2
2025 \u2013 \u201cChe emozione Bebo!<\/strong><\/a>\u201d<\/em>, text by Dalila Vigezzi \u2013 illustrations by Barbara Marini, published by Masciulli Edizioni
2025 \u2013 \u201cCamilla<\/strong><\/a>\u201d<\/em>, text by Alba White \u2013 illustrations by Barbara Marini, published by Literary Romance Kids
2024 \u2013 \u201cIl commissario De Ghiris: alla ricerca degli ovetti perduti<\/strong><\/a>\u201d<\/em>, text by Antonella Manganelli \u2013 illustrations by Barbara Marini, published by Errekappa Edizioni
2023 \u2013 \u201cPancho Panda Esploramondo<\/a><\/strong>\u201d<\/em>, published by Officina Milena Kids<\/p>\n

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Awards & Competitions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Selected among the finalist illustrators of the \u201cAnnual 26\u201d competition organized by the Italian Association of Illustrators (Autori di Immagini)
https:\/\/autoridimmagini.it\/notizie\/selezionati-annual-2026\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Selected among the 12 finalist illustrators of the \u201cUn prato di Fiabe 2025\u201d competition
https:\/\/www.associazionemarginalia.org\/un-prato-di-fiabe-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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On these pages, you can explore my portfolio, my books, and my illustrations.
You\u2019ll also find a blog section with articles and tutorials I write about illustration-related topics, as well as a section with free downloadable resources.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in these topics and would like to stay in touch, keep following me\u2014here and on social media. \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n

See you soon and enjoy browsing!
Barbara<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Do you have an idea or a project and don\u2019t know how to turn it into an image?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you have a story, a tale, or a fairy tale to illustrate?<\/p>\n

Would you like advice in the field of illustration?<\/p>\n

Are you looking for a partner to develop a creative project?<\/p>\n

Get in touch\u2014I\u2019d love to talk about it together.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce9 Write to me at: barbara@barbaramarini.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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