La Llama shop

Here’s a project I’ve been working on—a diorama of my empanada shop, La Llama! 🔥
It’s set in the high plains of the Andean Cordillera, following the story of a cholita selling empanadas to passing travelers.

"In their open kitchen, empanadas slowly turn golden in the oven, ready to be served to weary travelers.
'Why La Llama?' asks a curious customer.
Kusi smiles: ‘Llama means both the flame of the oven and the llama of the mountains. Here, we warm hearts as much as we do our dishes!’
The customer nods with a smile as the scent of golden corn and spices fills the air."

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I’ve learned so much throughout this project, from new workflows to the importance of dioramas, thanks to Elodie Mondoloni. I also developed the characters by building from an environment-first approach with Jérémy Vitry.
A huge thank you to both for their insights and guidance!

https://www.artstation.com/elodiemondoloni
https://www.artstation.com/kuru