Claudia Parmarucci is an Italian illustrator. By using mainly pencil and oil ink, Claudia’s work is realistic and meticulous, inspired by photographic, cinematographic and literary references. 

After studying both Decoration and Illustration, at Macerata’s Fine Arts Academy, Claudia has completed her illustration studies with a Master in Illustration for Publishing at "Ars in Fabula" and with two other courses under the direction of Vitali Konstantinov and Maurizio Quarello, respectively. 

Claudia’s work has been published in editorials, adult and children books with which she has conquered her international recognition. Having won Lìmen Art  First Prize, in 2014, for Illustration Category, her work has been selected for several international competitions and exhibitions: Ilustrarte (Portugal), in 2012 and 2015, having won a Honorable Mention; by CJ Picture Book (Korea), in 2011; Bologna Book Fair, in 2011 and 2013; Bratislava Biennial in 2013; by Sharjah Exhibition for Children’s Books Illustrations(UAE), in 2014 and 2015; by Nami Concours (Korea), in 2015.