In this project, I wanted to challenge myself to combine detailed illustrations with intricate type. I hand-lettered the magazine title, article title as well as a drop cap. I focused on the contrast between the type and illustration for legibility but kept the brushes and patterns consistent for cohesion. I used a gritty texture to break up the large and bold nature of the plants.

For the cover, I kept it simple with one central image and minimal text, as this magazine tends to do. I re-created the magazine header in the same style as the lettering that I created for the feature article.

In order to keep the illustration and type from becoming overwhelming, I picked a muted color to balance them out. Simple body copy keeps the focus on the illustration and keeps it easy to read.

For those of you who are interested in seeing more detail in these illustrations, I’ve included flat images of the cover and spreads below.