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quotes that inspire my work:



"I would like to make a [story] to tell children it's good to be alive" — Hayao Miyazaki.


“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.” — C.S. Lewis


"[My art] it's about a deep connection to the earth, nature, and everything. I love human beings when we remember who we are" — AURORA


"Liberation is always in part a storytelling process" — Rebecca Solnit.



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Once upon a time, in the foothills of a mountain nestled in the north of Argentina, there was an artist who inspired by folktales, nature, and the unknown, began a journey to become an illustrator and author, creating stories that could resonate with both children and adults alike...


My work draws from the natural world, the mysteries of the unseen, magic, and human experiences. It features endearing, imperfect, and quirky characters from diverse backgrounds. I love exploring life's contrasts, which spill into my art: the awe-inspiring and the eerie, the past and the future, the whimsical and the gritty, human differences and shared experiences, crazy adventures and simple moments, childhood and maturity, imperfect yet lovable characters, and storytelling that finds beauty in bittersweetness.


Being an illustrator isn't just a dream come true—it's a responsibility. I believe children deserve stories that respect, entertain, and inspire them. And adults, too, deserve stories that uplift and reignite the wonder they had as children.



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Érase una vez, al pie del cerro Tucumano, una artista que, inspirada por los cuentos populares, la naturaleza y lo desconocido, emprendió una travesía para convertirse en ilustradora y autora, creando historias capaces de resonar tanto en niños como en adultos.


Mi trabajo se alimenta del mundo natural, los misterios, la magia y las experiencias humanas. Mis personajes son entrañables, imperfectos y peculiares, provenientes de distintos orígenes. Me fascina explorar los contrastes de la vida, que se plasman en mi arte: lo asombroso y lo inquietante, el pasado y el futuro, lo delicado y lo crudo, nuestras diferencias y experiencias compartidas, las aventuras y los momentos simples, la infancia y la madurez, personajes imperfectos pero adorables, y relatos que hallan belleza en lo agridulce.


Ser ilustradora no es solo un sueño cumplido, es una responsabilidad. Creo que los niños merecen historias que los respeten, entretengan e inspiren, y que los adultos también necesitan relatos que los reconforten y les devuelvan la maravilla de su niñez.



For works and projects, please email me:



And if you're interested, I'm currently looking for an agent! :)


rossamotte@gmail.com
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Rossa Motte



Illustrations & Stories