I set off to my friend Condy's orchard in the village of Thanedar, about four hours from Shimla, armed with my music, 130 sheets of A3 drawing paper and some basic drawing material. It is a great place to work, and I've returned occasionally, with new projects that need the mountain air.

 

During my second visit in 2006, I started drawing out graphic stories that later became Moonward, which was my first book. Ever since, it's a sort of ritual to start work on a new story, either in the mountains or on the beach.