" A World of Film Festivals" Editorial Illustration

Editorial Design
Written By Roselly Monegro

For Washington Post’s Weekend Cover

Washington Post reached out to me to create the illustration for their Weekend Cover about Film Festivals happening in Washington DC during the year 2023.

They wanted a playful piece that incorporated each of the film festival themes. They provided a brief that included all the film festivals. I took time to research and learn more about what each festival was all about.

Below are the initial concept sketches I provided for them to choose:

The client proceeded to make some minor revisions and this is the final revised concept sketch that was approved.

Take a Peek at My Process: Procreate Timelapse Video

Here’s the final illustration that published on January 20th, 2023.

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Roselly Monegro

Roselly Monegro is Los Angeles based lettering artist, illustrator, and muralist. As the artist behind The Inking Rose LLC, she blends expressive hand-lettering with whimsical shapes, playful elements, and bold, saturated palettes to create art that feels vibrant, uplifting, and full of personality. Her work is fueled by themes of mental health, empowerment, resilience, and imagination, often transforming emotions into relatable messages and affirmations that are both cheeky and sincere. Guided by her sense of wonder, Roselly celebrates the beauty of everyday life, encouraging people to slow down, embrace their feelings, and discover joy in the small but meaningful moments.

Roselly thrives through meaningful collaborations and has worked with clients including Adobe, Oatly, Planned Parenthood, Coach, the LA Times, The Washington Post, the National Women’s Soccer League, LaserAway, and more. From murals and editorial illustrations to live painting events, greeting cards, and social campaigns, her work carries an unmistakable, empowering voice. Her stationery collections have also been carried by retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Ricicle Cards, Scribbler, and Liberty London. With each design, she delivers happiness, humor, and relatability with a vibrant, unapologetic edge.

When she’s not creating, Roselly is probably binging fantasy shows or true crime documentaries with a cup of jasmine green tea in hand, or hitting the road for an adventure with her Chihuahua, Pixel.

https://www.theinkingrose.com
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