Natalia Rojas Castro, Illustrator, London

Description

This illustrated map of Beijing by illustrator Natalia Rojas Castro features a vibrant red background detailing iconic city landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Lama Temple alongside a seated panda and a cyclist. The composition uses flat planes of colour with blue and yellow accents to highlight architectural features and cultural symbols across the map layout. Handwritten typographic labels identify specific locations throughout the piece in a whimsical illustrative style. The overall palette is dominated by warm red tones with contrasting pops of cobalt blue and golden yellow. This digital illustration piece reflects a playful and graphic approach to urban cartography.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, playful, Earthy, Graphic

Techniques

Vector

Color

Background

Solid Colour

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project