Papini, Francesca: - Francesca was born in Trieste, Italy, where her passion for art was first nurtured by her grandfather, a painting teacher at a local university for elderly people. As a self-taught artist, Francesca completed numerous online courses and attended weekly life drawing sessions for over a year. Today, she works as a professional illustrator, blending light, atmosphere, and organic elements to create visually rich, evocative work. She also enjoys climbing and immersing herself in nature.