Welcome to our sixth year of free, festive backgrounds for phones and computers created by Los Angeles artists. This year our designs were created by people who were in some way affected by the fires in Altadena or Pacific Palisades. Many of them chose to honor their time in those places in their patterns.
For our loyal print subscribers (thank you!), the December 7 issue of the Los Angeles Times will have these designs as prints that you can use as wrapping paper. If you're local but don't subscribe, pick up a copy. The supermarket is a good place to check.
Download your favorite designs below and learn a little more about the artists and what they love about their Los Angeles communities.
Find previous versions of the project (and many more free funds) at these links: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Jess Miller
Jess Miller is an illustrator, designer, and content creator born and raised in Los Angeles, famous for her vibrant hand lettering, whimsical characters, and bold surface pattern designs. Her artwork appears on a wide range of products, from planners and phone cases to rugs, greeting cards and clothing, bringing her distinctive combination of color and playfulness to everyday life.
About the community in Los Angeles: “Rooted in storytelling and playful details, my work is deeply inspired by plants, wildlife, and the everyday magic of Los Angeles. Whether it's the chatter of wild parrots in the trees or the golden glow of citrus trees at sunset, I find endless inspiration in the natural beauty of my city.”
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austin scott
Austin Scott is an Altadena-based visual artist, film editor and director who gained renown after the Eaton Fire through his large-scale public murals and black-and-white coloring book style. From his cheerful depiction of the businesses lost in the fire at Unincorporated Coffee Roasters, to a 30-foot-tall peacock inspiring children to “dream big” at Alma Fuerte Public Charter School, Scott is dedicated to making people smile in the toughest of times through his art.
About the community in Los Angeles: “In Altadena, community, creativity and diversity come together to create an unparalleled synergy of vibes that you have to be here to believe. Although our town has been through the worst imaginable this year, the strength and connectivity of the people here are unparalleled and indicative of what will undoubtedly be a collective rise from the ashes.”
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Julia Wolinsky
Julia Wolinsky is a Pacific Palisades illustrator and designer whose vibrant, hyper-realistic watercolor drawings explore how memory and emotions live in everyday moments. Rooted in her family's tradition of expressing love through food, her work celebrates the beauty, details, and unseen stories within familiar themes. In addition to her food-focused pieces, she creates portraits of people, botanical elements, and representations of everyday objects that reflect shared histories, rituals, and the changing nature of contemporary life.
After losing his childhood home in the Palisades fire, Wolinsky began illustrating his hometown as a way to process the loss and rediscover belonging through art. His work has been exhibited at the Brand Library in Glendale, the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles, and the San Francisco International Airport, and has been published by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
About the community in Los Angeles: “I grew up in Pacific Palisades and my husband grew up in Altadena. In a matter of hours we lost both of our hometowns. I got to know Altadena through him and visited his family there. Palisades was always a place I used to come back to and remember what it was like to grow up there. One thing I miss about both places is that they have their own small-town feel and unique character. It's not easy to recreate the feeling you get from being there. I wanted these patterns to capture their individual, unique personalities and remind me of the points of reference that I remember most from having been there.”
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Ishida Keiji
Keiji Ishida is an artist and graphic designer currently residing in Joshua Tree. It uses repeated characters and motifs that often find their way through various media. Their process is design-oriented while revealing the imperfections and efforts of what is handmade.
About the community in Los Angeles: “I grew up in Los Angeles and the city's rich diversity, its incredible food, its unique architecture and landscapes, and its strong sense of community continue to inspire me. Los Angeles remains one of my favorite places and a recurring theme in all of my work.”
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Megan Boyd
Meagan Boyd is a Southern California-based artist and poet whose work combines ritual, ancestral memory, and celestial symbolism into luminous visual poems. Through handmade pigments, intuitive processes, and mythical storytelling, her paintings honor the interconnectedness of all beings and the sacred nature of everyday life.
About the community in Los Angeles: “I live in Altadena, a close-knit and resilient community that came together so tenderly and strongly during and after the Eaton Fire. I love how our neighborhood continues to protect its natural beauty and deep sense of place, determined to maintain its charm and care for each other at all times.”
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Lily Todd
Lili Todd is a Los Angeles-raised, Yucca Valley-based illustrator and ceramist whose work reflects her inherently optimistic spirit and interest in folk art, traditional crafts, and risograph printing.
About the community in Los Angeles: “The Los Angeles arts community is what shaped me as a person and literally raised me. Having creative spaces so readily available throughout the city, including the Creative Arts Group ceramics studio in Sierra Madre, the Giant Robot gallery in Sawtelle, and the Remainders Creative Reuse store in Pasadena (to name a few), is a truly magical experience that I will always be grateful for. Thank you to all the small businesses that make up Los Angeles, a city like no other.”
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Srimoyee Acharya
Srimoyee Acharya is an Altadena-based artist whose work features whimsical designs depicting nature, backyard wildlife, and pets. Her illustrated product brand, Srimoyee Handmade, supports animal rescue groups and has donated almost $15,000 since starting her business.
About the community in Los Angeles: “What I miss most about Altadena is how much my community loved and cared for local plants and wildlife. Neighbors posted 'peacock crossing' signs at intersections to protect the flock of nearly 40 peacocks that lived down the street (this flock still resides and thrives!), and many yards were filled with native plants and flowers.”
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