Created by
Roselly
Long Beach - Postcard Typographic Mural. by ROSELLY MONEGRO in Los Angeles
Long Beach - Postcard Typographic Mural.
The mural titled "Greetings from Long Beach, California" is a vibrant and playful depiction of the city, designed in the style of a large postcard. Each letter in "LONG BEACH" is filled with detailed illustrations of iconic landmarks and elements that represent the city and its coastal atmosphere.
Letter "L": This letter features the historic Villa Riviera building, which is an architectural symbol of Long Beach, alongside a palm tree, a staple of California’s landscape.
Letter "O": It includes imagery of Bayshore and 2nd Street, well-known areas in Long Beach, with silhouettes of people walking, adding a lively community feel.
Letter "N": This letter showcases a beach scene with a surfer, representing the active beach lifestyle of Long Beach residents and visitors.
Letter "G": Features the Lions Lighthouse for sight, a prominent lighthouse in the city, alongside bicycles and roller coasters, symbolizing fun and outdoor activities in the area.
Letter "B": Depicts a view of the Queen Mary, the famous ocean liner that is now a museum and hotel docked in Long Beach, accompanied by the city's modern buildings.
Letter "E": Displays a coastal sunset scene, with palm trees and musical notes, symbolizing the city’s vibrant music and arts culture.
Letter "A": Includes the iconic Pike Ferris Wheel and classic cars, representing the fun and nostalgic aspects of Long Beach.
Letter "C": Features a lively boardwalk scene with cyclists and palm trees, showing the city's commitment to outdoor recreation.
Letter "H": Wraps up with another view of the Queen Mary, set against the backdrop of modern skyscrapers, capturing both the historic and contemporary essence of Long Beach.
The entire mural is set against a warm, pink-toned background, evoking the soft hues of a California sunset. The overall design is whimsical and colorful, using organic shapes and clean lines to create a fun and welcoming vibe that invites viewers to explore and appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of Long Beach, California.
Meet the Artist
Meet the Artist
Los Angeles, United StatesRoselly is a Latina lettering and illustration artist born in the Dominican Republic, and currently living in Los Angeles, California. She creates whimsical, colorful art for clients around the world.
Originally from the Advertising world, in 2015 Roselly fell in love with the art of lettering and what started out as a hobby eventually turned into her full-time freelance business.
By 2019, The Inking Rose was born, and since then Roselly has collaborated with amazing brands including Coach, Prudential, LA Times, Washington Post, Oatly, and Planned Parenthood, among many others.
Roselly's work is always evolving as she continues to push her limits, hone her skills, and explore her path as a self-taught artist. Recently, she dipped her toes into the world of art licensing and her greeting card designs can be found in places like Trader Joe's, Ricicle cards, Scribbler, and Liberty London.
Roselly enjoys working on custom projects from editorial illustrations to murals, she's passionate about helping brands transform their ideas into compelling visuals.
Her work is mostly known for her happy, whimsical, colorful illustrations with organic shapes, playful lettering, and the use of grainy textures while embracing the imperfections that come from creating by hand. Her art is inspired by the daily moments in life and her feelings, often times around themes of self-love, and well-being. She uses art as a form of self-expression, creating pieces with messages that people can relate to. Her goal is to uplift others with her art, and help them feel less alone.
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