Claudio Parentela is an Italian jack of all trades, illustrator, painter, photographer, cartoonist, and journalist who has been active in the underground scene. His work has been featured in tons of magazines, comics and publications and exhibited in galleries around the world. I especially love his whimsical pop art montage collection.

Greatest Inspirations or Influences? 

My life inspires me to create work. Being an artist is wonderful work since I get to paint all day- in fact its what makes me feel alive. All the wonderful people I encounter every day are my unique source of inspiration.

Most interesting response to your work? 

Every response I receive is really important to me and my art.

Favorite websites, blogs, publications?

Too many to list!

What would be a dream project for you?

To continue painting and drawing.

How does living in Italy influence your work?

It's not really important where I live.

Anything else?

Just have fun in everything you do!