As he watched the sun sink behind the mountains, Red thought to himself,
“I wonder…how far is the sun?”
Having lived in the stables all his life, Red the horse, has always had the burning curiosity of what the world had to offer beyond the confines of his bubble. Once free, he encounters all things weird and wonderful, but most importantly what matters to him most.
An ambitious goal, How Far is the Sun? is a fully illustrated watercolour book about what it means to grow up, and the pursuit of dreams.
Front and back covers form an image of Red looking toward the sun.
96pp 174 x 246mm
2024
The beginning, Red decides to chase after the sun.
Red in a Field of Flowers
A Leap of Faith
Maybe I should go home
Lost
Red and the Giant Horses
Red in Motion
Exhibition show booth set up
I was inspired to write How Far is the Sun? by my struggles growing up with chronic eczema. Watching the marks on my skin come and go over the years, made me realise they mirrored the development of my identity. Growing up is a challenging journey that often takes us by surprise, and navigating it can feel isolating.
Character and visual exploration.