BIBLIOGRAPHY
Because you are you
written by Mark Sommerset
Scholastic
Illustrator
Littlemouse’s imagination takes flight: from painting masterpieces and baking grand cakes to sailing the high seas and pondering life’s deepest thoughts. Mamamouse joins in with boundless encouragement.
(pencil & digital colors)
Saving Wānanga
written by Kris Herbert
Potton and Burton
Illustrator
The true story of Wānanga, a kea from Arthur’s Pass that was poisoned by lead. Kea are endangered New Zeland birds. Beautifully illustrated, this conservation story with a ‘happy ending’ will appeal to children, ages 5 – 10
(watercolor)
Ruby loud mouse and the Ruru
written by Alice Pearce
Bateman Books
Illustrator
My first book illustrated in fully digital techniques.
Ruby finds it super tricky to stay silent in movies, to whisper in the library, or to keep quiet on the school trip to the marae. In fact, Ruby is SO LOUD everyone is always telling her to ‘sssshhhh!’.
The extraordinary true story of the weka of lake Whakatipu
Illustrator & author
Moving to Aotearoa New Zealand opened a whole new world of inspirations for me. I couldn’t help but wrote a full story about the little island near my new home, and all those fantastical birds that were new to me. Writing and illustrating this story, full of local faces and landscapes, was like a way to say thank you for accepting me here. This book was illustrated in full with watercolor and colored pencils.
The Uppish Hen & other poems
written by Robin Hyde
The Cuba Press
Illustrator
This book is a previously unpublished collection of poems by Robin Hyde, written for her son, Derek Challis.
Each illustration here is very detailed and fun, to help the young reader to dive into this old whimsical world.
(watercolor)
Ostima – trilogy
written by Pauline Nordor
Illustrator (covers)
I was honored to be choose to brought the covers of a three-volume novel to life with my digital illustrations. With vivid colors and intricate details, I want to transport readers to a world where magic meets destiny, inviting them to embark on an adventure like no others.
(digital)
REVIEWS
Kay Benseman, The Slapping | Ruby Loud Mouse and the Ruru
[…] Dïne the Fox, illustrates the story with a restrained palette but obvious care and skill. My tamariki especially enjoyed the Aotearoa-specific elements throughout and I loved how energy and surprise were communicated, as well as sweet details of blushing cheeks in whakamā. Te reo Māori is naturally incorporated as needed within the text and there’s cool information at the back about mice and ruru. […]
What book next | Ruby Loud Mouse and the Ruru
What a gorgeous story! […] Ruby the Loud Mouse and the Ruruwill make a great read aloud for 4+, and a wonderful way for new readers to flex their reading skills. This picture book by NZ Author, Alice Pearce and NZ Tattoo Artist and Illustrator, Dïne the Fox also has interesting facts about both Mice and Ruru (Morepork) in the rear of the book, along with links to research further facts.
Dïne’s exquisite illustrations demonstrate so beautifully how images can transform a book into something even more special. The visual “rhyme” produces comfort and provokes interest. There is both action and movement, and the characters are so appealing.
_ Paula Green, Poetry Box | Uppish Hen & other poems
Dïne’s illustrations match [the poems] nicely, with a palette of orange, soft greens and pinks, muted blues. Her images echo moods, reward with details: a hedgehog with a leafy umbrella; a centrifugal swirl of bulbs, lanterns, branches; a glimpse of glowing subterranean houses. They’ll delight multiple generations.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Inspired by the magic of nature, I create colorful illustrations with a poetic touch. I like to add an inclusive spirit to everything I do.
Established as an illustrator in France from 2015, I now work from the middle of the mountains, in the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand, since 2017.
I am as excited by a children’s book project than a graphic novel one. I love to read picture books myself (using my son as an excuse to buy lots of them) as well as middle grades/young adult graphic novels. I try to write books that I would like to read, and I believe that a good story can always move someone, somewhere.
I love working with traditional mediums such as graphite, watercolor, ink, and gouache. I also create digitally on Procreate or Photoshop with a textured, handmade feel. All my work, even digital, is made without generative AI.
Some of the artists I admire include Carson Ellis, Cyril Pedrosa, Júlia Sardà, Jon Klassen, and Rébecca Dautremer. At home, I’m a big reader of N. J. Stevenson, have all the printed editions of Heartstopper, adore Lightfall, and rewatch The Lord of the Rings regularly. I also share the Hilda books and tv shows with my five-year-old. Together we invent anthropomorphic characters, teapot houses, and stories about talking birds.
I started tattooing in 2018 and you can see my work HERE.
My work as an illustrator inspires my work as a tattoo artist, and vice versa.
In 2021 I won the Merit award at the Ray White Arrowtown Exhibition for the illustrations of my children’s book “the extraordinary true story of the wekas of lake Whakatipu”.
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