Born near Milan in 1990, Francesca Dell’Orto studied set-design and costume at the Academy of Fine Arts, Brera (Milan). She began her career working in textiles and costume design for opera, theatre, cinema, television and fashion whilst at the same time studying for a masters in the History and Philosphy of dramatic arts at the University of Milan. In 2015, Francesca took several courses at the International School of Illustration, Sarmede and fell in love with illustration opening a new chapter in her life. She has also published the title "Rapunzel" with Edelvives.