Meet Rosina Revello | Artist, Illustrator, Poet, Crafter

We had the good fortune of connecting with Rosina Revello and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rosina, what are you inspired by?
Children’s book stories and illustrations. Classic fairy tales. Poetry. Art in general and Folk art from different parts of the world in particular. Textiles. Nature. Some objects that surprise me, natural or man-made. Music. Films.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?

Like for many of us, my love for expressing myself through art started in my childhood. I was born and raised in Uruguay in a home where fortunately, art and creativity were encouraged and celebrated. Art supplies were always handy around the house, and I enjoyed helping mom with her dolls, dad with his multiple creative projects, while making my own textile collages, or writing poetry. Later on, I did ceramics, paintings for children’s rooms, children’s book illustrations and stories, collages, poetry, interior design…

I do believe in the healing power of art, whatever form it takes. There is something purely therapeutic and liberating about the creative process that only by going through it we can experience. Art connects human beings in a nurturing, complex and subtle way because it relates to our emotions which haven’t changed since the beginning of humanity. Otherwise, how can we look, listen to or read a piece of art created centuries or thousands of years ago and still connect with it at an emotional level? It empowers us by improving our self-esteem. It calms us by bringing us back to the present moment. It gives us hope. In my opinion, art and the ability to create are fundamental human needs.

In 2018, I started creating miniature sets that combine my own illustrations, characters, accessories and poems. As a result of my work, CraftyParade was born in 2020.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
We would start by visiting the beautiful natural places that the Rocky Mountains have to offer, including small towns like Estes Park. Colorado Springs has beautiful places like the Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds and Seven Falls. Coming back, we would stop in Boulder for lunch at Mojo, a coffee on Pearl Street, a visit to Boulder Public library (all four locations) and the beautiful CU campus. Back in Denver, we would visit the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (including IMAX), Children’s Museum, Meow Wolf Museum, Museo de las Américas, Museum of Outdoor Arts (I love the Alice in Wonderland sculptures), Denver Botanic Gardens and Littleton Historical Museum.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
To my parents and my family, for their unconditional love and support. To my dear friends. To my colleagues at Boulder Public Library District. To Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, for The Little Prince. To so many artists, illustrators, crafters, and poets that have shared their work with us, instilling inspiration and nurturing creativity, a never-ending journey.

Website: www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyParade

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Image Credits
All Images by CraftyParade