
My name is Anna Bonsignorio. I’m an Italian illustrator currently based in Edinburgh.
I grew up on the west coast of Italy, where the salt air, the colours of the sea, and the warmth of the sun shaped my way of seeing the world. My work is characterised by a delicate balance between abstraction, figuration, bold simplicity and thoughtful detail. My art reflects a desire to create a connection through visual storytelling, often touching on sensitive topics with empathy and care.
My work is rooted in observation and emotion, quiet gestures, fleeting expressions, poetic moments. I draw from my love of photography, music, and literature, where words often spark images and images carry the weight of memory.
I’m passionate about transformation, both personal and collective. Through my illustration, I explore themes of inner growth, emotional authenticity, and human connection. I’m drawn to visual storytelling in all its forms, editorial, publishing, personal projects, and I believe in art that resonates deeply, whether it whispers or shouts.
In 2024, I graduated with First-Class Honours in Illustration from Edinburgh College of Art. I have since collaborated with clients such as International Justice Mission, Children in Scotland, the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland, The University of Edinburgh, Strathberry, TravelTech, Edinburgh Book Festival, Sanitree, and Crumble magazine.
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I’m currently open to freelance projects and seeking agency representation.

ARTISTIC HISTORY
CLIENTS & COLLABORATIONS
International Justice Mission, ​Coalition Of Care and Providers Support In Scotland​​, The University Of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Book Festival, Children in Scotland, Crumble Magazine, Strathberry, TravelTech, Sanitree and Actionaid.










EXPERIENCE
Gallery Assistant
The BirdsNest Art Gallery
Edinburgh, Scotland
August 204 - Now
FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR
Edinburgh, Scotland
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sanitree
Edinburgh, Scotland
September 2022 - Now
Sept 2023 - January 2024
ILLUSTRATOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
Moray House School of Education & Sport
Edinburgh, Scotland
June 2023 - August 2023
HEAD ILLUSTRATOR,
CRUMBLE MAGAZINE
Edinburgh, Scotland
September 2021 - September 2023
EDUCATION
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
ITSme Learning Academy
January 2025 - March 2025
BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH
HONOURS ILLUSTRATION
First-Class with Honours
Edinburgh College of Art, The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
September 2020 - July 2024
MASTER IN ART THERAPY
Scuole Artedo Di Arti Terapie
Imperia, Italy
April 2022 - October 2023
TATTOO OPERATOR
Milano Tattoo School
Milan, Italy
November 2018
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
Liceo Artistico Imperia
Imperia, Italy
September 2012 - June 2017