This book was inspired by the real-life stories of children in Fiji. Therefore, I wanted to portray these characters responsibly and accurately. Besides the background info I was given by the editorial team, I did as much research as I could about the country, its people, and its culture. I learned a lot of new things in the process! Fiji is beautiful and it's definitely a place I want to visit one day.
You can read more about Sera's story here.
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Character studies and thumbnails
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Working on the final art with colored pencils and acryla gouache on bristol board
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The story is about Sera, her family, and the aftermath of a powerful storm.
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