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	<blockquote>''My visual style is quite versatile, but it often involves characters and patterns. My work is partially inspired by classic fashion illustration but with a playful, witty and contemporary approach. I also illustrate for children's books and I've co-authored my first children's book last year which has been shortlisted at the Malta National Book Prize, 2018.		<blockquote>''My visual style is quite versatile, but it often involves characters and patterns. My work is partially inspired by classic fashion illustration but with a playful, witty and contemporary approach. I also illustrate for children's books and I've co-authored my first children's book last year which has been shortlisted at the Malta National Book Prize, 2018.

	I'm influenced by people and culture mostly, through the observation of everyday life with a sketchbook in hand and a healthy amount of people-watching.~~'' '''Moira Zahra'~~'' <ref>http://www.moirazahra.com/about/</ref>'</blockquote>		I'm influenced by people and culture mostly, through the observation of everyday life with a sketchbook in hand and a healthy amount of people-watching.''<ref>http://www.moirazahra.com/about/</ref>'</blockquote>
			::'''Moira Zahra'''

	==Awards & Recognition==		==Awards & Recognition==

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	==External links==		==External links==
	[http://www.moirazahra.com Official Website]		*[http://www.moirazahra.com Official Website]

	=References=		=References=

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[[File:Moira Zahra.jpg|thumb|400px|Moira Zahra]]
'''Moira Zahra''' is a Edinburgh-based freelance illustrator / graphic designer with a background in Creative Higher Education.

<blockquote>''My visual style is quite versatile, but it often involves characters and patterns. My work is partially inspired by classic fashion illustration but with a playful, witty and contemporary approach. I also illustrate for children's books and I've co-authored my first children's book last year which has been shortlisted at the Malta National Book Prize, 2018.

I'm influenced by people and culture mostly, through the observation of everyday life with a sketchbook in hand and a healthy amount of people-watching.'' '''Moira Zahra''' <ref>http://www.moirazahra.com/about/</ref>'</blockquote>

==Awards & Recognition==
* 2018: 'Mama, allura din Imhabba?" (Co-authored with Mark Scicluna) shortlisted at the Malta National Book Prize 2018;
* 2018: Winner of the Kelpies Illustration Prize 2018;
* 2018: One of six Petit Bateau 100 ans competition winners - 'Culotte' Illustration selected from more than 14,500 Entries (2018) and now for sale at Petit Bateau;
* 2017: Selected Artist for the Malta Creative Europe Desk Promotional Strategy;
* 2017: Online Coordinator of 'Politicks' Card Game Designed by Prof.Gordon Pace, Illustrated by Mark Scicluna. The game was awarded second place at the 'Malta Innovation Awards';
* 2015: Concept Artist and 2D Animator for "Ephemeral" awarded Most Unusual Game at the Malta Game Jam.

==Published Books==
* 2017: "Mama, Allura din Imhabba?"children's picture book co-authored & co-illustrated with Mark Scicluna, Merlin Publishers.

==Published Book Illustration==
* 2018: 'Tikka Qari: Il-Misteru tal-Arlogg, it-tieni parti' - Merlin Publishers;
* 2017: 'Tikka Qari: Super Nina' - Merlin Publishers;
* 2017: 'Tikka Qari: Il-Misteru tal-Arlogg' - Merlin Publishers;
* 2017: 'Tikka Qari: Dar Gdida ghal Guzi' - Merlin Publishers;
* 2017: 'Tikka Qari: Ir-Ragel tal-Mantell Iswed' - Merlin Publishers;
* 2017: 'Il-Vinkulari - Il-Vjaggaturi taz-Zmien' - Merlin Publishers;
* 2017: 'Patatinu - Il-Hmar ta' Qalbu Tajba' - Horizons Publishers;
* 2016: "Tikka Kliem" - Merlin Publishers;
* 2016: "Tikka Qari: Qum" - Merlin Publishers;
* 2016: "Tikka Qari: Il-Hadd id-Dar tan-Nanna" - Merlin Publishers;
* 2016: "Tikka Qari: Fejn mar Pippi?" - Merlin Publishers;
* 2016: "Tikka Qari: Papa! Mama!" - Merlin Publishers;
* 2016: "Tikka Qari: L-Annimali ta Ganni" - Merlin Publishers;
* 2016: "Tikka Qari: Rota jew Ballun?" - Merlin Publishers;
* 2016: "Tikka Qari: Il-Gelat" - Merlin Publishers;
* 2016: "Tikka Qari: Mid-Djarju ta Tina" - Merlin Publishers;
* 2016: "Tikka Qari: Aqrali Storja" - Merlin Publishers;
* 2016: "Tikka Qari: Kemm Nixtieq" - Merlin Publishers;
* 2016: "Tikka Qari: Noli" - Merlin Publishers;
* 2016: "Min Qatta lil Orsinu" - Klabb Kotba Maltin;
* 2016: "Niki Tibza fid-Dlam" - Klabb Kotba Maltin;
* 2016: "Fejn Hu Roki?" - Klabb Kotba Maltin;
* 2016: "Roki Jixtieq ikun Annimal iehor" - Klabb Kotba Maltin.

==Published Journal / Magazine / Webzine / Cover illustration==
* 2018: Cover Illustration for Business Agenda Publication (Malta);
* 2018: Cover Illustration for Country Profiler - Cyprus Country Report;
* 2018: Illustration for 'In the forest of our childhood story published on Adda-Stories;
* 2016 - 2017: Cover Illustration and Editorial Illustrations for Malta Gaming Authority Annual Report;
* 2016 - 2017: Editorial Illustrations for Cyprus Investments Fund Guide;
* 2017: "No Cause for Celebration" published on 'Pushing out the boat magazine';
* 2016: Cover illustration for "Fittixni" a book by Antoinette Borg, published by Merlin Publishers;
* 2016: Illustration for "Her Sister" story published on Adda-Stories;
* 2015: Cover Art, Schlock Magazine - online;
* 2013: Editorial illustration, Schlock Magazine - online;
* 2014: Cover Illustration for Issues 8, 9, 10, 11 of Indulge Magazine.

==Selected Press==
* 2018: Featured on 'The Book Seller' for Winning the Kelpies Illustration Prize;
* 2017: "Mile-stone Gender Equality Publication" - A feature on my book "Mama, Allura din Imhabba?" on The Times of Malta;
* 2017: "Malta's First Children's Book about Gay Love has just been Published" - feature on Lovin Malta;
* 2015: "A Space Boy Dream' webcomic featured as one of MaltaToday's Best Ideas;
* 2015: "Colouring Outside the Lines" - Interview on MaltaToday Newspaper;
* 2015: Feature on my design for "Little Dudes" Berlin on Behance Toy Design Served;
* 2014: Feature on 'Xebgha Nies' on 'Il-Bizzilla' Air Malta's In-flight Magazine;
* 2014: "Malta Takes a 'cavalier' Approach to Art" - Feature on 'Xebgha Nies' Exhibition on Cassone Online Magazine;
* 2014: "What if the toddler were an insect?" - Interview on MaltaToday Newspaper;
* 2014: "Faces, faces everywhere" - Review on Xebgha Nies Exhibition on The Times of Malta;
* 2013: Feature on 'A Space Boy Dream' webcomic on 'Let's Go' Ryan Air magazine;
* 2012: Comic Strip Artists and their "Space Boy Dream" on Malta Inside Out.

==Events / Workshops / Mentorship / Other Projects==
* 2018: Awarded practice research funding from Arts Council Malta for 'Creative Maltese in Parallel' project;
* 2017 - 2018: Artist in Residence (Illustration) at Edinburgh College of Arts;
* 2016: Malta Arts Council Evaluator for Community Art Projects;
* 2016: Behance Portfolio Speaker & Portfolio Reviewer in collaboration with Pure Concepts Design Agency;
* 2016: Character Design workshop in collaboration with Mark Scicluna as part of the National Book Festival - University of Malta;
* 2015 and 2014: BPW Malta (Business and Professional Women) Careers Day Mentor.

<ref>http://www.moirazahra.com/publishedwork/</ref>

==External links==
[http://www.moirazahra.com Official Website]

=References=
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