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Bobbi A

@arborella

Illustrator, owner of Cat Cottage Design

Italy
English, Italian
About me
Hi! I'm Bobbi, an Italian illustrator specialising in cartoon pet portraits. With 20+ years of experience, from advertising to independent art. My style is inspired by children's books — playful, heartwarming, and full of life. Every painting tells a story, whether it's your dog's grin, your cat's gaze, or both of you in a family portrait. Decorating your home with your pet's illustration will make it feel even more 'home'. Let's create something beautiful together! Message me anytime.... Read more

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Illustration
I will draw animals and pet portraits in a colourful cartoon style
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Illustration
I will design a custom poster or postcard for any holiday or seasonal event
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Portfolio

Work experience

Beta reader

Publishing • Freelance

Dec 1990 - Jan 2002 • 11 yrs 1 mo

In the 90' and early 2000s, I was a collaborator at two major Italian publishing companies. I was a beta reader for English/American novels that still had to be translated into Italian, helping choose and edit future publications. I specialised in contemporary fiction, historical novels, and romance.

Illustrator - Graphic Designer

Advertize • Freelance

Aug 1994 - Apr 1996 • 1 yr 8 mos

From 1994 until 1996 I worked at Pleiadi Advertising Company (not Advertize - but the system won't let me insert names not on the list ) as an editorial illustrator. The agency specialised in fashion advertising and communication. My job was to create illustrations or photo compositions for fashion magazines that I edited with Adobe Photoshop.

RISE

Illustrator and graphic designer

RISE • Full-time

Oct 1990 - Jul 1995 • 4 yrs 9 mos

Until 1995, I worked at RISC (not Rise, but the System won't let me insert a name not on the list). RISC was an independent music and TV production company specialised in children's shows. My role was to create illustrations for the children's show ads, under the supervision of the art director. I worked for five years, until the company was sold and dismembered.