Hi! I'm Roberto Blefari, I’m an illustrator, and I know how to make you smile.

I create lively illustrations to make people feel good. I tell visual stories, joining graphics and emotions in balance. This mix works for every project: from children's books to websites and Apps.

Based in the beautiful city of Turin, Italy, I work with passionate people and clients from all around the World.

Over the past two years, I'm also teaching what I know about illustration (and Illustrator, the software) at IED Torino.

Get in touch

For commissions and work inquiries please drop me a line at: hello@hikimi.it

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Awards and recognitions

2018 – Annual AI, selected
2017 – 3x3 Illustration Annual No.14, Honorable mention
2015 – AOI WIA, shortlisted
2015 – Annual AI, Gold medal (self-initiated work)

Selected clients and collaborations

Collective exhibitions

2019 – Just Humans, Graphic Days, Torino
2019 – Saranno Illustri at Illustri Festival, Vicenza
2018 – Gallerie Summertime by Illustri, Vicenza
2017 – Unconventional mapping, Graphic Days, Torino
2017 – Alchemica gallery
2017 – Italianism festival, Roma
2016 – Look Hear festival, New Castle
2016 – Novantanove by Illustri, Graphic Days, Torino

Solo exhibitions

2019 – “Tutti sappiamo volare” at Agrumi Studio, Genova
2017 – Graphic Days, live performance, Torino
2014 – “It's not weird, it's Luv” at Caracol Art Gallery, Torino

Recent features and interviews

Hoppipolla, PPPattern Stories, Frizzi Frizzi, Timmerman, Feel Desain, Tumblr Staff

Cheerful illustrationsfor kids and happygrown-up people

Selected works

“If you cannot teach me to fly, teach me to sing”

Stay in the loop

Cheerful illustrations
for kids and happy
grown-up people