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Latest illustration for Mezza Riga, literary newsletter about tennis, dedicated to the 2025 ATP Finals. Born as the Grand Prix Masters, the ATP Finals should by definition host the masters of this sport. But what defines a Master? And how do we apply it to tennis? Article by Gianni Montieri. Thanks to Gianluca Di Tommaso at NR edizioni!  Cover illustration for the special issue of Il Resto del Carlino and related t-shirt celebrating Bologna Football Club and its participation in this season's UEFA Europa League. Thanks to the editorial/marketing staff for the fun assignment and for the interview!     Illustration for Mezza Riga, literary newsletter about tennis, about the shadow Serena Williams still casts over women's tennis. Ten years after the missed Grand Slam, no player seems capable of upholding her legacy. Thanks to Gianluca Di Tommaso at NR edizioni!  Three illustrations for a piece by Sally Rooney published by Internazionale about Ronnie O'Sullivan, one of the most talented and accomplished players in snooker history. Which processes take place in his brain when he plays? Like many athletes, he's able to do complex calculations intuitively. His absurd talent goes together with a mercurial temperament, as shown by the many ups and downs throughout the life and career.     Two poster illustrations made for Tangerine in partnership with Bike Share Toronto. Together they're expanding access to biking and bringing more bikes to more communities across the city - and celebrating Pride Month! It's been fun drawing some of the most iconic buildings of Toronto's skyline as if they're part of the tyre's tread pattern. Thanks to Rethink agency for the art direction!    Cover illustration for the special issue of Il Resto del Carlino and related t-shirt celebrating Bologna Football Club and its Coppa Italia win. Thanks to the editorial/marketing staff for the fun assignment and for the interview!    Illustration for Mezza Riga, literary newsletter about tennis. A clay tennis court is constructed with multiple layers which requires constant maintenance - just like the game of clay-court players, who have to build over time a relationship with this unpredictable surface, overcoming many obstacles. Thanks to Gianluca Di Tommaso at NR edizioni!  Three illustrations for The Washington Post about how the "Moneyball" era changed how teams play, coach and are built. What occurred in MLB and NBA suggests analytics, over time, can hasten the strategy-optimization process, causing deleterious effect on a sport's aesthetics appeal. This carries ominous ramifications for leagues such as the NFL and NHL, where analytics arrived later. Thanks to AD David Robbins!    Illustration for Champions Journal, the official licensed magazine of the UEFA Champions League, about why the heroes of our youth seldom lose their place in our hearts. Article by Simon Hart. Thanks to AD Oliver Meikle!   Latest series of illustrations for Nike Coaching about how to embrace uncertainty and use it to your advantage. Author Marygrace Taylor says you can’t avoid the unknown, but you don’t have to let it take you off your game! Thanks to AD Brian Bantog, as always.    |
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