THE MAGNIFICENT

7 Special Guests for

7 Masterclasses

We will experience together 7 high-value masterclasses with 7 internationally renowned industry professionals.

Jason Seiler

Jason Seiler is an illustrator known for his caricature and realistic portrait paintings which have been featured as covers and interior pieces for TIME, Rolling Stone, Sturgill Simpson’s album cover, “Metamodern Sounds of Country Music”, Billboard, MAD magazine, The Week, Politico, Pop TV, US Postal Service, Son Little’s album cover, “Aloha”, The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, GOLF magazine, KING magazine, Revolver, Guitar Player, The Village Voice, Disney, The New York Observer, New Line Cinema, Universal Pictures, Aardman Animation, and Sony Image, among many others.

Jason has had the honor of painting Time magazines coveted Person of the year two times, “Pope Francis” in 2013 and “Joe Biden” in 2020.

Jason also worked with Imaginism Studios as a character designer on Tim Burton’s, Alice In Wonderland, helping to create such characters as the Red Queen, the Tweedles, the Bandersnatch and more.  His work can also be seen in the animated movie “Escape from Planet Earth”  And most recent, Jason painted background paintings for Disney’s upcoming film, “Disenchanted”.

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Frank Federighi

Francesco "Frank" Federighi is a renowned Italian caricaturist and painter, celebrated for his bold and expressive portraits that blend humor with psychological insight. Originally from Lucca, Tuscany, Federighi has carved out a niche in the contemporary art scene with his distinctive style that emphasizes facial features to capture the essence of his subjects.

Federighi’s works often portray public figures, including politicians, celebrities, and cultural icons. His caricatures have been exhibited in various shows across Italy, such as "Essere o Apparire, la bellezza della Caricatura" in Castiglione di Garfagnana and "Caricature" at the Museum of Contemporary and Twentieth Century Art in Monsummano Terme.

In addition to his exhibitions, Federighi has published a book titled "Gianmario mangia come una capra. La mia 'psicoanalisi' in caricatura" ("Gianmario eats like a goat. My 'psychoanalysis' in caricature"), which delves into his approach to caricature as a form of psychological analysis. His works have also been featured in international publications, including a well-known caricature of Giorgia Meloni published in the renowned Brazilian magazine Piauí.

In March 2023, a caricature he created of Elly Schlein, published in Il Fatto Quotidiano, sparked widespread conversation across Italy, making the illustration truly unforgettable.

Federighi’s art is marked by dynamic composition and the ability to provoke both thought and amusement. Through his caricatures, he offers a satirical yet insightful commentary on contemporary figures and social norms.

Robin Schwartzman

Robin Schwartzman is an award-winning caricature artist with 20 years of experience. As President of the International Society of Caricature Artists, she shares her passion for caricature worldwide.

In 2024, she participated in the inaugural FACES festival, taught youth in North Macedonia for the U.S. Embassy, and was honored at the World Humor Awards. This year, Robin placed 1st for Outstanding Black & White Technique at Japan’s Caricature Grand Prix, was a juror for the World Humor Awards, and released her first caricature book, Drawing Influence.

Robin draws daily for fun, takes studio commissions and draws live at events in Minneapolis. She holds a BFA from Syracuse University and an MFA from the University of Minnesota, where she currently works and teaches.

George G Williams

George G Williams (UK, 1970s) is an illustrator, caricaturist, and graphic designer. Raised on a farm, he studied Graphic Design at DeMontfort University in Leicester, where he held his first live caricature event in 1991. After graduating, he worked as a nightclub bouncer and graphic designer, gradually shifting to a full-time art career by 1999. He contributed weekly vector caricatures to TV Times until 2003, and later produced satirical illustrations for First Post, Financial News, and GQ.

From 2005, he appeared on UK television shows including The Paul O’Grady Show, Blue Peter, and Peston, drawing live caricatures of public figures such as Prime Minister Keir Starmer. His celebrity clients have included Amanda Holden and Brad Pitt, for whom he created a caricature for the actor’s 50th birthday.

International recognition followed, with digital performances at F1 events in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi (2010–2012), and a Samsung-backed Olympic torch tour across 66 UK towns in 2012. From 2007, he worked extensively across Europe—Barcelona, Berlin, Paris, Zurich, and the UAE—and was a guest speaker at Mini-Con Eindhoven in 2018, returning in 2019 for the Montmartre street caricature festival.

In 2022, after going viral on Instagram (@spotongeorge), he was invited to festivals in Vienna, Izmir, and Buzău, Romania—where he met his wife, Daniela, also a caricaturist. They married in 2023, and following Brexit, he relocated to Bucharest, where he continues to grow his business while travelling across Europe. In 2024 he was a guest at the “Faces” festival in Pordenone and returns in 2025 to lead a Masterclass.

Benny Nicolini

Benny – Benedetto Nicolini (Modena, 1974) is an illustrator, caricaturist, and painter. After studying art in Turin and specializing at the European Institute of Design, he began his career at the Armando Testa agency. From there, he developed a personal style that is ironic and sharp.

He collaborates with Italian and international publications, including Corriere dello Sport, Tuttosport, Libero, Il Guerin Sportivo, Il Tennis Italiano, Dagospia, and Il Caffè (Switzerland), with appearances also in Bild and Der Spiegel. In advertising, he has worked with FCA, Birra Moretti, Kappa, Cruciani, and the Vialli-Mauro Foundation.

Awarded at festivals such as the World Press Cartoon and winner of two editions of Sporthumor, he has received the Forte dei Marmi Satire Prize among other accolades. He has exhibited in solo and group shows in Italy, including exhibitions related to Juventus and the National Cinema Museum.

Jorge Torrealba

Jorge “El Niño” Torrealba is a Venezuelan caricature artist known for his bold, satirical, and colorful style. Self-taught, he left Venezuela to pursue his artistic dream in the U.S., first in Miami, then in New York.
He’s won multiple ISCA awards for technical innovation, creating 3D caricatures and immersive works. His short film “Hay que intentarlo” earned two Emmy Awards. Through humor and skill, he tells stories of identity, migration, and resilience—from the streets to major galleries.

Ralf Ricker

Ralf Ricker is a Vienna-based graphic designer, illustrator, motion designer, and visual artist. Self-employed since 2005, he creates custom visuals—from sketches to finished animations—for TV, cinema, fiction, and non-fiction projects. His work includes contributions to fictional and non-fictional feature films such as Märzengrund by Adrian Goiginger and Everything Under Control by Werner Boote. He also created graphics for comedy shows like Die 4 da (2007) and Wir sind Kaiser (2008–2020) (IMDb).
Being interested in the art of caricatures for most of his life, Ricker joined the Eurocature team in 2014, contributing event graphics annually. Influenced by artists like Jason Seiler and Thomas Fluharty, he explored caricature as a side pursuit. He gained recognition with a feature in the Caricaturama Showdown 3000 group on Facebook and received the "Best Studio Piece" award at Eurocature, reflecting his skills in studio-based portraiture.

Since 2022, he has continued to be the regular co-host and painting partner on Stefan Nützel’s YouTube channel in 150 LIVE ART SESSION livestreams (YouTube). Their teaching blends classical oil painting techniques with humor. Together with Nützel, Ricker is also invited to teach painting workshops, including sessions at Kunstfabrik Hannover and plein air classes in Vienna and other Austrian locations.