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.
Character studies and thumbnails
Working on the final art with colored pencils and acryla gouache on bristol board
The story is about Sera, her family, and the aftermath of a powerful storm.
