Griffith Observatory

Griffith ObservatoryThe Griffith Observatory is the reason I started drawing Los Angeles in the first place. I first saw it in Rebel Without a Cause when I was younger and knew instantly it was something special. I finally got to visit during a study abroad trip in my second year of university. Standing in the exact spot James Dean did in the film sparked something inside me, it showed me that there was more to Hollywood than just the actors. I was starstruck by a

That trip would go on to cement my love for LA which led me to the journey I’m on today

who played a huge role in shaping Palm Springs’ unique identity

and each visit I seem to find a new favourite

especially when it’s a niche place like this

I always notice something new

This print was inspired by a house I found in the iconic Las Palmas neighbourhood of Palm Springs

as well as the last thing you glimpse before you leave

taking in all the incredible mid-century modern homes

the kind you’d see on TV as a kid

This artwork is my way of preserving that presence

It’s the ultimate tourist spot in LA

but we adapted by turning it into an online release