Thursday, December 26, 2019

Portrait of Miles Davis


Portrait of American jazz trumpeter and composer Miles Davis.
More portraits and illustrations on my website: www.pierotonin.com

Ritratto del trombettista jazz e compositore americano Miles Davis.
Altri ritratti e illustrazioni sul mio sito: www.pierotonin.com

Monday, December 9, 2019

Portrait of Steve Jobs


Portrait of Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Inc.
More portraits and illustrations on my website: www.pierotonin.com

Ritratto di Steve Jobs, fondatore di of Apple Inc.
Altri ritratti e illustrazioni sul mio sito: www.pierotonin.com

Friday, November 15, 2019

Visitor rules illustrations for Novelis Inc.



Visitor rules illustrations for Novelis Inc.  (Aditya Birla Group), the world leader in rolled aluminum products.
Official website: www.novelis.com

Regole per i visitatori: illustrazioni per Novelis Inc. (Aditya Birla Group),  leader mondiale nella produzione di laminati in alluminio.
Sito ufficiale: www.novelis.com 

Total Worker Health: mascot for Novelis Inc.


Total Worker Health: mascot for Novelis Inc.  (Aditya Birla Group), the world leader in rolled aluminum products.
Official website: www.novelis.com

Total Worker Health: mascotte per Novelis Inc. (Aditya Birla Group),  leader mondiale nella produzione di laminati in alluminio.
Sito ufficiale: www.novelis.com 

Portrait of Quentin Tarantino



Portrait of American film director Quentin Tarantino.
More portraits and illustrations on my website: www.pierotonin.com

Ritratto del regista cinematografico americano Quentin Tarantino.
Altri ritratti e illustrazioni sul mio sito: www.pierotonin.com

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Bozzavandonin: Bozzetto, Cavandoli, Tonin @ MIND - Milano Innovation District





“Bozzavandonin”, a matinee with Bruno BozzettoSergio Cavandoli (son of Osvaldo) and Piero Tonin at MIND - Milano Innovation District, organized by Pirati Grafici.

“Bozzavandonin”, una mattinata con Bruno BozzettoSergio Cavandoli (figlio di Osvaldo) e Piero Tonin presso MIND - Milano Innovation District, organizzato da Pirati Grafici.


Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Viva La Linea! Con Cavandoli e Tonin @ Apple Store


   





“Viva La Linea!”, an evening with Sergio Cavandoli & Piero Tonin at Apple Store Piazza Liberty in Milan.

“Viva La Linea!”, un pomeriggio con Sergio Cavandoli e Piero Tonin all'Apple Store Piazza Liberty a Milano.

#todayatapple #thebigdraw


Friday, September 20, 2019

Workshop di animazione alla Scuola Internazionale di Comics


Traditional animation workshop at Scuola Internazionale di Comics in Brescia.
Workshop di animazione tradizionale presso la Scuola Internazionale di Comics a Brescia.

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Ritratto di Franca Valeri


Portrait of actress and writer Franca Valeri, on the occasion of her 99th birthday.
More portraits and illustrations on my website: www.pierotonin.com

Ritratto dell'attrice e scrittrice Franca Valeri, in occasione del suo 99esimo compleanno.
Altri ritratti e illustrazioni sul mio sito: www.pierotonin.com

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Ritratto di Andrea Camilleri


Portrait of Andrea Camilleri, the author of "Inspector Montalbano".
More portraits and illustrations on my website: www.pierotonin.com

Ritratto di Andrea Camilleri, autore de "Il Commissario Montalbano".
Altri ritratti e illustrazioni sul mio sito: www.pierotonin.com

"The Hero’s Journey of Piero Tonin", an interview by Peter de Kunster



What is the best thing that I love about my work?
I love it when I can draw at night while listening to my favorite music.
What is my idea of perfect happiness?
Work wiseI’m very happy when I have total creative freedomwhile getting paid really well in the process!
What is my greatest fear?
Not getting paid.
What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?
When I procrastinate too much and then the end result is me staying up all night trying to get work done while crying.
Which living persons in my profession do I most admire?
Hayao Miyazaki.
What is my greatest extravagance?
Trying to make a living as an artist.
On what occasion would I lie?
For a good cause.
What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?
Impossible deadlines.
When and where was I the happiest, in my work?
Working (by night of course) on my animated short “HOBLIO – The Path to Freedom”. You can watch it herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXKGlRH8fYI
If I couldwhat would I change about myself?
I’d like to be faster!
What is my greatest achievement in work?
The fact that I get to do this for a living at all.
What do the words ‘The Financial Freedom to Create’ mean to me?
The freedom to turn down work or clients I don’t want.
Where would I most like to live?
Any place with internet connection and good weather.
What is my most treasured possession?
My first animation book “How to Cartoon” by Halas and Privettwhich I bought at age 12.
What is my most marked characteristic?
don’t take anything (including myselftoo seriously
What is my most inspirational location, in my city?
The Sempione Park in Milan, very early in the morning.
What is my favourite place to eat and drink, in my city?
Under an old tree in the Sempione Park.
What books influenced my life and how?
Art books and “The Autobiography of a Yogi”, by ParamahansaYoganandaThey helped me to expand my mind.
Who are my favorite writers?
I’m very much into books about spirituality.
You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day? 
never ending song.
Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?
Pinocchio.
Who are my heroes and heroines in real life?
Plumbers.
Which movie would I recommend to see once in a lifetime?
All Fellini’s movies, and more then once.
What role plays art in my life and work?
The same role as air, I couldn’t live without it (literally – I don’tknow any other way to make a living!).
Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?
Myself.
Whom would I like to work with in 2019?
rich producer.
Which people in my profession would I love to meet in 2019?
Jan Å vankmajer.
What project, in 2019, am I looking forward to work on?
An animated short based on classical music.
Where can you see me or my work?
What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?
That’s the way it should be.
Which creative heroes should Peter invite to tell their story?
How can you contact me?
Originally published by Peter de Kunster on The Hero's Journey.