“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag
Vintage style travel illustrations by Oktopolis: The Art of Brian Miller
Series of vintage style travel illustrations inspired by great destinations.
ASPEN
The Aspen Skiing Company was founded in 1946 and by 1950 the city had become a well-known haven for winter sports. The area would continue to grow with the development of three additional ski areas, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, and Snowmass between 1958-1967.
The Winter X Games sports event has been held in Aspen at the Buttermilk ski area since 2002. Aspen natives Torin Yater-Wallace and Alex Ferreira are both freestyle skiers who compete in the Winter X Games and have very successful careers. Both Torin and Alex have represented the United States of America in Men's Ski SuperPipe at the Olympic Games.
HAWAII
Surf, sand, and sun await you in Hawaii. Escape to the Polynesian paradise in the Pacific where the tropical flowers bloom and sunsets are spectacular. Enjoy a mighty feast at the Luau where dancers in grass skirts entertain while fire dancers provide a spectacle like no other. Once you have sampled the delights of Hawaii you will want to return again and again to this magical place.
You can't dream of Hawaii without thinking about the beautiful flowers and tropical flora on display. The Plumeria bloom is found everywhere in Hawaii, while the Hawaiian Hibiscus has been recognized as Hawaii's state flower. A visit to Maui brings the stunning Bird of Paradise in full bloom, while island hopping will also allow you see the unique Naupaka blossom and Ohia Lehua flowers.
PALM SPRINGS
When you dream of traveling to Palm Springs you probably imagine yourself in a cool convertible or sports car with the breeze in your hair and the sun glistening off the car's beautiful paintwork. Cruise through the mid canterbury marvels of Palm Springs and head for the La Quinta valley where stunning vistas and relaxation await.
La Quinta Resort & Club still operates to this day. Now featuring tennis, golf, swimming, and a beautiful spa along with beautiful villas and guest casitas. A great way to experience the luxury of Palm Springs with a touch of Hollywood glamour.
ABOUT THE ART
These illustrations were drawn using Adobe Draw on iPad Pro with Apple Pencil. The drawings were exported to Adobe Photoshop where final color adjustments were made, halftone patterns created, and typography finalized.
Fine-Art Prints available from Oktopolis.
illustration by Brian Miller © Oktopolis. All rights reserved. This artwork may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Oktopolis. All characters and names © & ™ their respective owners. Illustration © Oktopolis.
