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Kotare, The Kingfisher Book Cover

This is a graphic representation of the Kotare, New Zealand's Kingfisher. The cover design was part of a series of illustration for a children's story book. It was initially proposed to be in English , but it would have been fitting to have this in Te Reo with English translations. Covid19 struck and the idea could not Gel with out a licensed Te Reo translator to co-author with.

Cover Art for Kotare, The Kingfisher
Inspired by the Te Ao Maori, I tried to subtly emulate Maori art in the lines and shape.

Cover Art for Kotare, The Kingfisher
Inspired by the Te Ao Maori, I tried to subtly emulate Maori art in the lines and shape.

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The sun on this spread is an obvious nod to Maori art as I constantly believe the story is more suited to being primarily in Te Reo with English translations.

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The sun on this spread is an obvious nod to Maori art as I constantly believe the story is more suited to being primarily in Te Reo with English translations.