Day of the Dead Concept Art

Tonight I'm sharing some concept art I developed recently. After what felt like a hefty amount of research, I felt I wanted to create a small Mexican village celebrating a traditional Día de los Muertos but in the heart of a city. I like to imagine that as time passes and our cities expand, that we will still maintain our heritage around the world!

It was important to me to keep the light warm and inviting, avoiding any preconceived notions that a city has to be dirty or grungy, or bathed in neon light. Both of those options are just as reasonable, of course, but Day of the Dead is about inviting spirits of loved ones into your home and spending time celebrating life. A cozy and inviting atmosphere simply plays on that idea!