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Hello,

I am PITUPU,
an Italian author-illustrator.

I create picture books inspired by everyday life, human connections, and imagined worlds.

My work brings together traditional mixed media, expressive characters, and a love for visual storytelling, shaped by my background in music.

I am currently studying at Pencil ART Institute in Rome.

If you want to see more, please download my portfolio

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The star gazer - Pitupu illustrations

THE STAR GAZER

A child pauses to watch a shooting star, caught in a quiet moment of wonder.

Acrylics on paper.

CHILDREN’S WORLD

Character studies and narrative scenes exploring expressive animals, playful interactions, and the small moments that bring stories to life.

A traditional illustration of a young girl in a blue wizard hat sitting on a ledge, gently reaching out to a large blue dragon holding a glowing yellow lantern in its mouth, by Pitupu.
THE CHILD AND THE DRAGON’S LIGHT
A child meets a mythical creature in a quiet night scene, where the dragon’s lantern becomes a source of warmth and connection.
Personal interpretation of Delin Elle Kurt’s dragon concept.

Acrylics on paper.
The Owls on the Branch narrative sequence illustration by Pitupu
THE OWLS ON THE BRANCH
A two-panel narrative sequence exploring character interaction, shifting night palettes, and emotional continuity as the midnight chatter among the owls settles into quiet sleep.

Inspired by Roberto Piumini’s poetry for children “Parole di gufi”

Acrylics on paper.

A warm, whimsical traditional colored pencil illustration of a cozy moose sitting on the ground playing a transverse flute with eyes closed, by Pitupu.
Poetic picture book scene of a white paper boat floating on textured blue pencil waves under a dark night sky, by Pitupu.

Exploring character through movement, expression, and interaction, from early sketches to narrative scenes.

Colored pencils and graphite on paper.

ATMOSPHERIC & NARRATIVE WORLDS

Visual explorations of imagined places and the stories they hold, through color, light, and composition.

A delicate paper boat floating gracefully in a soft pastel blue sky above fluffy white watercolor clouds, traditional illustration by Pitupu.
PAPER IN THE SKY
A paper boat drifts through a sky of watercolor clouds, suspended between reality and imagination.

Watercolor and graphite on paper.
A quiet, contemplative landscape study exploring solitude, atmospheric winds, and the comfort of home. This piece captures emotional depth and texture through expressive, layered line work on dark paper. Traditional colored pencils on paper by Pitupu
ISOLATO (ISOLATED)
A solitary landscape shaped by the wind, with a distant home offering a sense of shelter.

Colored pencils on paper.
A vertical watercolor illustration of Isaura, a floating city from Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities, supported by giant green octopuses holding water streams beneath a starry night sky, by Pitupu.
ISAURA (Inspired by Italo Calvino’s “Invisible Cities”)
A personal interpretation of Italo Calvino’s Isaura, the city of a thousand wells, where giant octopuses support floating buildings and channel water through the starry sky.

Watercolor, ink, and colored pencils on paper.

CHARACTER DESIGN & CONCEPT ART

Character explorations through expressive shapes, movement, and personality, from initial sketches to visual storytelling.

Model sheet and emotional range exploration for a character-driven narrative. Focusing on turnaround poses (front/side view), facial expressions (anger, smirk, vulnerability), and everyday action beats. Media: Traditional graphite pencil and blue colored pencil on paper.
SCI-FI CHARACTER STUDY
A character study exploring different poses and expressions, from confidence and anger to vulnerability.

Graphite and blue colored pencil on paper.
A humorous character study depicting an octopus struggling with office routine and modern technology, by Pitupu
BUSY OCTOPUS
A busy octopus brought to life through playful shapes and expressive details.

Watercolor and ink.


ENVIRONMENT & WORLD BUILDING

Visual development for picture book settings, exploring architecture, interiors, objects, and color palettes.

Cottage Exterior & Interior Study

Visual development for a picture book setting, from architectural studies and color palettes to interiors and props.

Cottage exterior environment design in traditional acrylics and markers by Pitupu showing a stone and wood house in a misty forest on a rocky hill.
STONE & TIMBER COTTAGE (Exterior Study)
A secluded cottage glows in the middle of a misty forest, its warm windows contrasting with the surrounding landscape.

Acrylics, markers, and colored pencils on paper.

Detailed cottage interior illustration in traditional mixed media by Pitupu showing a cozy stone-wall study, a lamp lit desk, and a mysterious fallen figure with a spilled wine glass in the doorway.
THE UNSEEN MYSTERY (Interior Scene)
An interior scene where dramatic lighting and carefully placed objects hint at a story just beyond view.

Acrylics, markers, ink, and colored pencils on paper.
Visual moodboard and prop breakdown by Pitupu featuring traditional sketches of a lantern, stones, wood texture, leather journal, foliage jar, plaid blanket, and a warm color palette.
MOODBOARD COTTAGE
A visual collection of colors, textures, materials, and props developed for a cohesive picture book setting.

Markers, ink, and colored pencils on paper.

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