Urbinati, Ilaria: - Ilaria Urbinati is an Italian illustrator, born in Turin and based in Bologna. She began her career as character designer and colorist for animated television series before working as a freelance illustrator creating children's books, graphic novels, and editorial and commercial illustrations. She has illustrated several picture books including Saving the Countryside: The Story of Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit and Cowboys at the Ballet: The Story of Choreographer Agnes de Mille. Ilaria is also a professor teaching illustration, watercolor, and visual development. Visit her at IlariaUrbinati.com.