Popular Parks - 2 pg Editorial Process

This is my process for creating an editorial illustration.
Client: Washington Post
Subject of the article is about people being turned away from MD State parks due to over popularity.

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1. Popular Parks - 2 page Editorial Process Details https://cyoungstudio.art Important Content: • Create a balance between nature and figures. • Include space for title and some text. • Visitor numbers to Maryland State Parks is climbing, and in some cases, filling the parks beyond capacity. The surg in part attendance is both good and bad - the appreciation and enjoyment of nature is important to keep the parks going but it also causes increased wear and tear - with many locations struggling to update and maintain facilities. More funds for park improvements & new parks is in the works. Market: Editorial, Client: Washington Post Magazine Audience: General Adult Purpose: Accompany article about state parks turning away guests due to overcrowding. 2 Page Spread
2. Project Ideation https://cyoungstudio.art Nature Turned Away Visitor Park Ideas Feelings/Conce pts Trees Beach Forest Trail Plants Birds Fox Bunny Vista Scenic View Blocked Bouncer Security Guard Line Rope Permission Mob Surge Damage Not Trust Wait Pollution Guest Families Cars/vehicl es Vacation Grills Croud People Clamoring Full Parking Lots Crowded Beach/Grass Park sign Hiking Trail sign Vintage Travel Poster hurting what is loved Limits Taking care of what’s ours Worry Care Left out Prevention Sustain Maintenance “Loved to death” “Delicate balance”
3. Project Ideation Thumbnails https://cyoungstudio.art
4. Project Reference / Inspiration https://cyoungstudio.art
5. Project Comps. Value Designs for Client Approval https://cyoungstudio.art Color Options
6. Project Development https://cyoungstudio.art
7. Project Final Final Art https://cyoungstudio.art Final Layout/ Mockup