Diandian Hu | Belgium
I have always wanted to make a story with a red horse, and here we are, with a vibrant red horse and a host of colorful animal friends in this lively project.
One day, Horse receives an invitation to a grand disco party. Excited but a little hesitant about going alone, he decides to invite his friends. He trots off to visit each one, hoping they will join him on the dance floor. From the Cow engrossed in her favorite TV series, to the busy Snail with parental duties, and even the stylish yet moody Donkey, everyone has their reasons for staying home.
As the time for the party approaches, Horse finds himself standing alone outside the disco, wondering if he should go in by himself. Little does he know, this decision will lead to a night full of surprises, laughter, and a lesson in finding joy even when plans don’t go as expected.
I’m a big fan of risograph printing, and for this project, I used vivid acrylic gouache with a few fluorescent colors. It was a fun drawing process, though a little tricky to get it displayed correctly on screen. I understand that fluorescent colors can be challenging to reproduce, so I’m open to many possibilities for the printing process to ensure the colors shine through.
I hope you enjoy the red horse’s story as much as I enjoyed creating it!
Education:
Royal Academy of Fine Arts of brussels
illustration
Graduation: 2020
Published titles: 1