Daniel Scharf

Illustrator, author and visual artist with a distinctive aesthetic-conceptual style rooted in printmaking. He has exhibited and received recognitions in America, Asia and Europe.

Illustration

Dani Scharf is an illustrator, author and visual artist. He graduated in Graphic Design from Universidad ORT Uruguay and worked for over 12 years in advertising, becoming Art Director at national and international agencies, where he strengthened his conceptual approach. He believes illustration transcends formats: his work appears in books, posters, records, murals and exhibitions. He has exhibited in Argentina, China, Chile, Spain, Japan, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, the U.S. and Uruguay. Passionate about analog art, printmaking is central to his visual identity. Lürzer’s Archive recognized him three times among the 200 best illustrators worldwide. He was selected for the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (2018), the Golden Pinwheel at the Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (2019), and received third prize at the Chen Bochui International Children’s Literature Award (2020). In 2023 he won the Irudika residency (Basque Country, France and Mexico), developing Good Fake News, later featured in Uruguay’s 61st National Visual Arts Award.

THE HAPPIEST TRANSFORMATION IN THE WORLD

Cover of the book THE HAPPIEST TRANSFORMATION IN THE WORLD. Written and illustrated by Dani Scharf. It metaphorically addresses themes such as self-esteem, bullying, empathy and self-knowledge. First edition published by Caligrafix Chile in 2023. Rights available worldwide and in all languages, except Spanish language rights in Chile until 2028.

DOG’S LIFE

Illustration from the book DOG’S LIFE. Written and illustrated by Dani Scharf. It metaphorically and humorously addresses themes such as friendship and empathy. The illustration series was selected in 2018 for The Illustrators Exhibition at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Rights available worldwide and in all languages.

NOSOTRAS

Illustration for the poster NOSOTRAS for Teatro Solís. It is part of an illustrated communication campaign developed jointly with the theatre. Conceptually, it portrays a space where the female voice is empowered. It was adapted to various formats, including outdoor advertising, print and visual media.

INTERNATIONAL CHEF'S DAY

Illustration for International Chef’s Day for the newspaper Gigantes. Created for the section Efemeridépico, where Dani Scharf writes and illustrates.

NINA SIMONE

Illustration of Nina Simone from the book INVENTORY OF GODS. Written by Manuel Soriano and illustrated by Dani Scharf. A compendium of deities from different beliefs, some traditional and others modern. The book was selected for THE BRAW AMAZING BOOKSHELF at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2022. First Spanish edition published by Topito Ediciones in 2021. First Portuguese edition published by Amelì Editoraa in 2025. Rights available worldwide and in all languages, except Portuguese language rights in Brazil.

YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT

2022

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

1 to 10 employees

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Dueño: Dani Scharf

hola@danischarf.com