Gardens of Florence - Illustrated Map

Lettering & Illustration

Maria Chiara Fantini_Florence_Gardens_Map_Illustration_Hand-Lettering-Mosaic_Floral

I was asked to design an illustrated map about the gardens of Florence. For this piece I was inspired by the so-called “Commesso” or “Florentine mosaic”, a special kind of mosaic where cut pieces of perfectly-shaped stone fit together with each other to create a beautiful and elegant design.

 
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Initial Rough Sketch

Initial Rough Sketch

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