Federico Gemma SWLA

Since childhood, Federico has always been attracted by animals, especially wild animals, and has always tried to portray them from the first time he held a pencil in his hands. His passion for nature induced him to get a degree in Biological Sciences in Rome, to become a zoologist. Yet, even before concluding his studies, he employed most of his time drawing naturalist illustrations. Nevertheless his interests still include biological sciences since he works for parks and nature reserves, museums and nature conservation bodies making drawings and illustrations for calendars, panels, thematic areas, books, brochures and magazines. Not only an illustrator but also a painter, he spends his free time travelling Italy, Europe, and the world looking for subjects, animals and landscapes, to portray. He is a self-taught artist and regularly holds drawing and watercolour classes. 1970 - Born in Rome, Italy 1970 1997 - Graduated in Biological Sciences, Rome University. 2009 - Elected Associated Member of the Society of Wildlife Artists. 2012 - Elected Full Member of the Society of Wildlife Artists