Fernando Caretta is an Italian comic artist renowned for his exquisite, diverse, and masterfully rendered erotic illustrations. Born on June 29, 1968, in Lizzanello, Italy, Caretta’s artistic journey has been marked by a deep engagement with multiple forms of illustration, from children’s comics to advertising, before he made his indelible mark in the world of adult comics. His ability to seamlessly transition between different artistic styles while maintaining a unique and identifiable signature makes him one of the most versatile illustrators in his field.
Fig.1 "Cheeky" from the The Art of Caretta: Hard Candy (2007)
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Before entering the realm of comics, Caretta honed his craft as a freelance illustrator in fashion and advertising between 1986 and 1988. In 1989, he moved to Milan and joined the publishing house 3ntini, where he first explored the world of comic storytelling. Initially, he worked on skateboarding and football comic titles, as well as children’s comics, producing four books weekly to cater to the booming market. However, his true artistic breakthrough came when he delved into the world of erotic comics, becoming the master artist for the magazines Nuvola Bianca and Paprika.
Fig.2 "Somebody's Cheating" from the The Art of Caretta: Hard Candy (2007)
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3ntini, founded in 1984 by Stefano Trentini, was pivotal in shaping the European erotic comic scene. With artists such as Luca Tarlazzi and Alessandro Dalla, the publishing house aimed to elevate adult comics to the artistic standards of figures like Tanino Liberatore and Milo Manara. Caretta’s contribution to this vision was significant, particularly with his work on the Selenium series, where he produced three albums of short stories. For some of these projects, he collaborated with talented colleagues like Tarlazzi and Vincenzo Silvestroni, further refining his storytelling and artistic approach.
Fig. 3 "Hide and Seek" from The Art of Caretta: Hard Candy (2007)
Fig. 4 "The Flasher Strikes Again!" from The Art of Caretta: Hard Candy (2007)
Fig.5 From the "Teens" portfolio (2018)
Fig.6 Page from the short comic "Cupido (Cupid)" published in "Penthouse Comics Magazine #44"
Above panel:
"I've been rejected enough. Like with those AFC footballers I was madly in love with. To surprise them, I hid in the dressing room before the start of an important match. I thought they could use some relaxation."
Left panel:
"Did I scare you?
"Or am I perhaps disturbing you?"
"Nice surprise, huh?!"
Right panel (above):
"I brought a little present!"
Right panel (below):
"Didn't you know it's bad luck to enter the locker room before a game?"
"You'll pay for that!"
Fig.6a
In the extended Premium version of the article you discover more about Caretta's artistic reach beyond comics, his international recognition, the aesthetics of his erotic work, many additional images of teenage pin-ups and an arousing short comic entitled Cupid including English translations as a BONUS FEATURE (see fig.6).
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Fernando Caretta was active on Instagram
Sources: e-hentai.org, eroticcomic.info, thenudecartoons.blogspot.com,
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