This illustration was prepared as one of a series of works for the book explaining how the emu became a dull coloured, flightless bird. The emu once was a colourful somewhat self absorbed bird before being challenged by the kookaburra in a race to the sun. This work shows the emu prior to the race filled with self adoration.
9 Comments
surekha rao 09 Aug 2011
Such a fascinating bird and story, Ropati! Fantastic cp work!Ann Howard 13 May 2008
I love the rich color. It makes the bird look so pretty and proud. Great posture, too.Christine brand 21 Apr 2008
This is most AWEsome! I love the emotion and the forms.indarto budi 07 Apr 2008
Really great coloring technique!Michael Easter 03 Apr 2008
This is so cool what a chalange it must have been! Great job!Diane Young 01 Apr 2008
This image is very atmospheric and splendiferous of this vain emu's beauty. The composition is a real eye catcher!Lucia Stewart 01 Apr 2008
Fantastic illustration work Robert!ana dilodilo 31 Mar 2008
great!jamie winter 31 Mar 2008
incredible work the color is awesome wow