citylikeyou — San Luis Obispo / Danielle Yu

Danielle Yu is a Los Angeles based artist & model from San Francisco. She is the Co-Founder and designer for The Gilded Fox and has a BFA from Otis College of Art and Design. Notable clients include Skechers, Nike, PacSun, Apple, MAC cosmetics, and Macys. Danielle was also a trophy presenter for the 78th Academy Awards. As an artist, Danielle’s inspirations come from travel, art, and music. Botany and architecture are some of her biggest influences. She illustrates and paints mostly in graphite, ink, and gouache. Her work has been featured in LEICA S Magazine, Galore mag, Buzzfeed, and Ellements magazine. Collaborations include Diptyque Beverly Hills, NARS, Celebrity Cruises and PaliHouse.

http://www.danielleyu.com

Artist Designer Illustrator Actor

Current city: San Luis Obispo

Other cities: Miami

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San Luis Obispo / Art

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to wake up in Wonderland, staying at the Madonna Inn is it. It is a feast for your eyes, with a unique blend of retro and whimsical delights. Built in the 1950’s in San Luis Obispo, Madonna Inn is famous for their unique rooms, with all different themes and colors. Depending on the season, the specialty rooms can be pretty booked up from tourists and photo shoots. Luckily the room I wanted to stay in was available, so I had to make the most of it. I shot a little story in the Carin Suite, a glittery dollhouse like room all in pink, with rose flanked mirrors and gilded cherub lighting. It is charmingly kitschy, in the best way possible!

Miami / Art

Had a quick stop over in Miami en route to Mexico, and I knew the perfect place to go- The Wynwood Walls. Graffiti art has become quite a fixture in our modern day cities and it's been fascinating seeing more graffiti artists showcased in museums and galleries around the world. Coming from LA I see quite an array of artists in the city as Los Angeles is such a creative mecca for artists. Having said that, with all of our painted walls and exhibitions, Wynwood Walls is definitely one of the best spaces I've seen showcasing street art. All the walls are flanked with beautiful murals, painted by some of the world's leading street artists like Shepard Fairey, Tristan Eaton, and Audrey Kawasaki. Besides being a photo-op hot spot, it's also a very relaxing environment with plenty of spaces to sit and relax in while enjoying the artwork.

Kyoto / Animator

Based in London and Kyoto, Okaku explores the laws and transcendent forces that shape the world. Integrating theoretical frameworks from philosophy, religious studies, quantum mechanics, and information thermodynamics with myths, legends, and occult folklore, she combines collage, animation, VR, and AI technologies and performance to create works that encourage active participation from the audience and present diverse perspectives.

London / Artist

Illustrator & Photographer based in London. It's Nice That: Graduate of the Year 2019

Barcelona / Artist

Carla Cascales Alimbau is an independent artist and designer from Barcelona. She works on her personal artwork and exhibitions. And also commissioned art for architecture and interior design projects and for selected brands.

Paris / Art Director

Im a parisian writer photographer and art director

New York / Graphic Designer

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