Marini

pronto label

label design by Marini

The PRONTO label was designed by Valerio Marini, one of Italy's foremost cartoonists.

Valerio Marini was born in Gallarate (Varese) in 1950 and has been working as a professional cartoonist since 1985.

He describes himself as a "Humorist Graphic Designer". His art works and drawings are listed in "Humor Graphic", published by Luciano Consigli.

In 1984 he becomes part of "Studio 5", a TV show hosted by Marco Columbro, on "Canale 5". In the following years he appears on the Italian cult TV comedy show "Megasalvishow", also on "TG delle Vacanze" and "Polo Ovest".

In 1992 he draws cartoons for the Italian daily "Il Giornale" and in 1994 for the sport newspaper "La Gazzetta dello Sport".

Throughout his carreer as a cartoonist he has received numerous awards and recognitions:
- "Satire of Forte dei Marmi" - National Prize (2003)
- "Premio Ortica" - Third Prize (2004)
- "1st Syria International Cartoon Contest" - (2005)
- "Guiseppe Novello" - Second Prize (2010)

Currently he lives in Friuli where he is a Board Member of the Movimento Turismo del Vino in Udine, collaborates with and provides drawings about gastronomy and wine for various websites and continus to make appearances on three TV shows: "Azzurro Italia" and "Lundi di rigore", both hosted by Fabio Ravezzani" and "Nessuno e perfetto", hosted by Maruzio Zamparini. All on Channel Telelombardia/ Antenna3.

For more cartoons,
click here.

You may also get in touch with him, here.

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