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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.”

“When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.” — 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 nature and the unknown, began a journey to become an illustrator and author.


My work is fueled by wonder, spookiness, and the eccentric and whimsical side of life. In both my illustrations and my writing, I seek to bring to life archetypal, symbolic, and allegorical stories, inspired by myths, folktales, and nature. I'm fascinated by pluralism, universality, and exploring relationships: with oneself, with others, and with the world.


I believe that both children and the inner child of adults deserve stories that respect, entertain, and inspire them, featuring imperfect and quirky characters that explore universal and timeless values.



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Érase una vez, al pie del cerro Tucumano, una artista que, inspirada la naturaleza y lo desconocido, emprendió una travesía para convertirse en ilustradora y autora.


Mi trabajo se alimenta de lo maravilloso, lo terrorífico, y lo excéntrico. Tanto en mis ilustraciones como en mis escritos, busco dar vida a relatos arquetípicos, simbólicos, y alegóricos, inspirados en mitos, relatos populares, y la naturaleza. Me fascina el pluralismo, la universalidad, y explorar las relaciones: con uno mismo, con otros, y con el mundo y la vida.


Creo que tanto los niños como los niños interiores de los adultos merecen historias que los respeten, entretengan, e inspiren, protagonizadas por personajes imperfectos y peculiares que exploran valores universales y atemporales.



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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Illustrations & Stories