2025 | Children's Publishing
| Professional
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she/her - Why did you create this work?
The brief was to illustrate 'Poem For Ataahua' written by Alistair Te Ariki Campbell. My aim was to create a vibrant visual world where a child experiences the natural world at close proximity. She listens in on the private conversations of insects and trees, worms and bees. I used washes of water-colour and inks to highlight the constant and unpredictable movement inherent in the natural world. - How were your illustrations used?
These commissioned illustrations are part of a 32 page illustrated book called Poem for Ataahua written by Alistair Te Ariki Campbell, one of the great poets of Oceania. - What materials and techniques did you use?
The illustrations are painted by hand using watercolour, inks and gouache. - Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned - Commissioner Name
David Riley - Commissioner Company
Reading Warrior - Commissioner Instagram
@davidrileynz - Who was the work commissioned for?
Reading Warrior - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
sarahwilkins.net/
- Instagram
@studiosarahwilkins - Biography
Sarah Wilkins is an illustrator from New Zealand. Her award-winning art includes editorial and children’s book illustration, posters, book covers, products and environmental design. Selected clients: Thames and Hudson, Walker Books, Penguin Books, Lawrence King Publishing, Little Tiger, Barnes & Noble. She has a Masters in Science in Society and a degree in Visual Communication Design. - Where are you currently based?
New Zealand
