Carlo Monopoli

Carlo Monopoli (Bari, 1970) is a professional illustrator, visualizer, and painter active since 1990. After studying fine arts and architecture, he deepened his knowledge of historical painting techniques—such as fresco and encaustic—while also exploring contemporary practices. He has created numerous pictorial works and large-scale murals for public and private clients, both in Italy and abroad, also working as an art director and project designer. From 2012 to 2022, he collaborated with the Colart Group as an artist and educator, serving as a guest lecturer and expert in painting techniques and materials at leading Italian art academies and institutions. Since 2020, he has been producing educational content through live streaming, and in 2023 he became the coordinator of the Urban Sketchers Desenzano group. He is the founder and lead instructor of ArtHysteria®, a studio and workshop dedicated to drawing and painting. He lives and works in Desenzano del Garda, Italy.