My name is Loris, I'm 26yo illustrator and art director based in Milan. After a year spent in Cond? Nast Italia, I recently started to work as art director in a new animation studio called Revolution Department. Since 2 years, I'm also happy freelance illustrator and I've been lucky to make some stuff for clients such as ESPN Magazine, TIME, Wired ITA and others.
How did you get started in illustration / design? What is a turning point in your professional career?
I decided to start university a little bit late (I was 23yo) in order to improve my passion for art and graphic design in general. During the second year of course I understood that illustration could be the way to express myself. At the same time, I also had a great chance to make an internship in CN. It's been the start point for my little carrier.
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What is your ideal work environment? Do you prefer to work in your art studio all day long or prefer to mix a few activities?
For me, the best work environment is a little studio with some cactus, a coffee machine, good music in background, some happy people and a dog. And my freelance activity, during the night, is spent on my home desk with (of course) a cactus and some books. Plus a cup of tea, if it's cold outside.
Where does your work inspiration come from? (Do you believe in 'inspiration' at all)?
This is a usual question and it's always very hard to answer. I think we have a lot of way to be inspired and internet is the best one, no doubts. But I also love to find inspiration in vintage stuff as magazines, posters or old signages.
Where are your favorite art places in your city or outside?
I don't have a fav art place in Milan. And even if the city is full of them, I can't find the time to spend for. If you want I can tell you some place to eat very well!
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