Commemorative
3D Card.
To commemorate the Fullerton Arboretum, I was asked to create a 3D pop-up card that visitors could construct for themselves during a special event.
Card Layers.
four planes of depth —
Process & Notes.
how it came together —The illustration began as a rough compositional sketch and paper model to work out how the four layers would sit together. Each element had to read clearly in isolation, while also contributing to a coherent whole when assembled.
The painting style aimed for something that felt hand-made and warm, rather than polished or commercial. I was particularly inspired by the works of Tove Jansson and Mary Blair.
Final construction was designed to be achievable by our guests using only scissors and glue.
The painting was a labor of love, taking many hours of overpainting to capture the essence of the various biomes at the Arboretum. I've been taking my own children there since they were very small — it was often a place we visited when we didn't have a lot of money. I felt very grateful to be able to offer this artwork in homage.