Amaranta De Francisci is a painter and illustrator. Born in Verona, she left at age twenty and returned twelve years later.  Amaranta’s use of color has given her the
recognition and appreciation that make her a beloved painter. She is best
known  for her colorful, improbable and
highly personal cities. In addition to painting, Amaranta is an esteemed
illustrator of children's books and editorial projects such as book covers,
posters, greeting cards, and calendars. She has held numerous exhibitions in
Italy and abroad and has been teaching painting courses for adults and children
for years.