Artists : Anna Laura Cantone (UK & USA Only)

Anna Laura Cantone was born in 1977 in Alessandria, Italy.

She received her degree in Illustration for Children in 1999 from the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan.

Initially working as a freelance illustrator for children’s magazines, her career has since blossomed and she is sought after to write and illustrate books for internationally renowned publishers.

Anna Laura enjoys painting and creating sculpture using various materials including paier-machè, metal, clay and found objects.

Her artwork has been exhibited in Milan at the Libreria Bocca and the Galleria Nuages.

Her work has been reviewed by Carlo Lovati of the Corriere della Sera and she has been interviewed on the national television for Rai Tre.

Anna Laura has always had a passion for art and illustration, and she feels especially inspired by Jacovitti for his sense of irony, Calder for his mastery of diverse materials and Mirò for his fantasy.

She enjoys travelling and exploring diverse cultures, always keeping an eye open for the inspiration for the next story.