The cup

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Etching and watercolour!

A small figure stirs a silent, dark sea inside a porcelain cup,

while a cat arches its back, guarding the fragile edge of wonder.

The world feels suspended—between ritual and dream—

where even the smallest gestures echo like quiet magic.

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Valeria Terrani

I am an Italian illustrator working primarily with printmaking, especially etching, as my main visual language. I combine traditional techniques with experimentation, focusing on storytelling through images. My work explores surreal and lighthearted worlds where children and animals coexist, and where imagination has no age. The book is a central part of my practice, a space where images and stories come together. Through my work, I aim to bring printmaking back into a more accessible, contemporary dimension, starting from childhood.

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  1. VN

    Your print is magical! Love your storytelling!

    Happy Print Day in May,
    Vicki from the PDiM team