The Dallasification of Round Top

For this feature for D Magazine, I layered expressive, hand-painted brushwork over photography to create movement and energy. The opening spread uses loose white strokes to sketch a figure directly into the environment — almost like fashion in motion — so it feels spontaneous and editorial, not static.

The map spread shifts into a softer, hand-drawn, folk-inspired style with muted tones and simplified buildings. I wanted it to feel charming and slightly nostalgic, but still graphic and intentional.

Throughout the story, I used bold black brush typography to anchor the layouts and give them a raw, tactile edge. The mix of painterly texture, hand-drawn elements, and clean photography mirrors the theme of the piece which is rustic, but elevated.