Alessio Greco is an accomplished drawing artist from Palermo, Sicily, Italy. His artistic journey began at a young age, and he has honed his skills over the years, becoming a prominent figure in the industry.

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Early Beginnings:

Alessio embarked on his career as a freelance illustrator, comic artist, and concept designer in 2016. His passion for the arts led him to pursue this path after graduating from Grafimated Cartoon.

Academic Study:

Alessio's academic journey in art began in high school, where he delved into traditional painting techniques. He then pursued further education at the Grafimated Cartoon school in Palermo from 2016 to 2019, and later on graduating at Quadra Academy.

During this time, he deepened his knowledge in various aspects of art, including anatomy, perspective, inking, coloring techniques, and diverse comic styles.

Teaching Experience:

Alessio Greco is not just an artist but also an experienced teacher. He has been sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring artists since 2009, focusing on helping them grasp the intricacies of geometry and the art of creating a three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional canvas.

The Forge Studio:

In 2020, Alessio Greco founded The Forge Studio, a creative hub where he collaborates with a team of international artists. This studio has allowed him to work on exciting and remarkable projects, including notable works like "Vampire Survivors." The Forge Studio is a testament to Alessio's dedication to fostering creativity and innovation in the world of art and concept design.

Artistic Style and Inspiration:

Alessio draws inspiration from the rich heritage of Italian art, aiming for a classical style in his artwork and concept designs. His work reflects his deep appreciation for the great Italian artists of the past, and he continues to draw on his Italian heritage to infuse his creations with a distinctive flair.

Alessio Greco's journey as an artist, teacher, and founder of The Forge Studio exemplifies his commitment to the world of art, concept design, and education. His story serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists, and his contributions to the industry continue to make a significant impact.

Manga Artist, Manga Editor for The Forge Publishing, Story teller, Manga Teacher at The forge Academy.

Manga artist currently living in London. Her work analyses human emotions and the meaning of life in an entertaining way.

Raised on 'bread and Japanese cartoons', she developed a passion for Japan and its culture, which led her to a scholarship that paved the way for her degree in 'Oriental Language and Culture', as well as a year of studying and working in Tokyo.

Despite her interest and study in graphic design, in the end, her passion for manga prevailed and her dedication to this art led her to various international successes. Finalist at the Torino comics (2010), she won the Manga Jiman (Japanese Embassy competition in the UK). In the same year, she also won the international competition "Comix4Equality" (2012).

Her most important accomplishment came in 2018, when she ranked first in the Silent Manga Audition 8, with the story “The cruelest rule” about fair play. She became the first European woman to win an international manga competition of this magnitude. Thanks to this award, she joined the 'Master Class' of the Silent Manga Audition in which she received solid training on manga storytelling from Japanese editors. Occasionally, she writes articles on manga and anime and, in the past, she has hosted a daily radio programme on Anime Web Radio on the same topics.

In 2020, she produced a 5-chapters vertical webcomic, "The Stranger I Loved" and published her own collection of manga short stories in Italy, for Upper Comics, 'Silent Smiles'.

In 2022 she worked on 100 illustrations for the permanent exhibition at the Science Museum in London, dedicated to the work of technicians. She recently curated the cover for the manga version of 'The Beauty and the Beast' for Disney, as well as the script and storyboard for the English adventures of a famous Indonesian comic book character, El Juki (publication of the first volume, January 2023 - collection of monthly episodes previously published in the UK magazine Manga Big Bang).

In London she has cooperated with the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Japan House. In Italy, she has been invited as a guest at various comics events, including Lucca Comics & Games, and Napoli Comicon. She cooperates with various Italian manga schools (Lucca Manga School, Inter national School of Comics in Rome, and School of Comix in Naples) and holds a manga storytelling course every quarter for CGMA, one of the best online academies dedicated to digital art, based in the USA.

She is currently collaborating with the Japanese publishing house Coamix to publish new stories and she is a co-founder of B4 Studio – Artists & Creators.

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