Francesco Zito is an Italian illustrator, living in Rome. He started studying Graphic Design and later attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples with many workshops with talented Italian illustrators. Drawing has always been part of Francesco's world since he was a child. He works mostly in digital art, mixing traditional media like watercolours, pencils and gouache. He loves to create quirky and cute animals for children's illlustration and toys. He is inspired by vintage illustrations, movies and Japanese folklore. Francesco's clients include Edizioni EL / Emme Edizioni / Einaudi Ragazzi, Mandadori, Giunti, Editoriale Scienza, Edizioni San Paolo, De Agostini, Erickson, Gribaudo, Clementoni, Rusconi, Dami.