Going Further Down (2024–)
10 illustrations currently
Traditionally made using gouache, ink, watercolor, color pencils, markers, collage, and various paper surfaces
Approx. 8” x 10”

The current 10 images were turned into a 22-page risograph book for showcase at SVA’s Senior Show 2024
5-color process of Sunflower, Magenta, Blue, Light Lime, Black
7.5” x 10.5”
Printed at SVA CI Lab


The story follows a young child who has slipped out of the house. Eager for adventure, they travel into the forest where they find a mysterious glowing hole. Without a second thought, they crawl down where they find beauty and excitement in the new realm, and soon the inevitable ugly side of it.

Going Further Down is an ongoing illustrated story based on the prompt, “childhood exploration void of adult supervision.” An allegory to the vastness of the internet, Going Further Down speaks about the children who’ve innocently found themselves in spaces not meant for them


© 2024 Kaayla Lee