Tiny Poster Spotlight: La La Land by Russell Treloar
LA LA LAND by Russell Treloar. Colored pencils on acrylic gouache (2025)
“Here’s to the fools who dream…”
Our latest Tiny Poster is a dreamy ode to Damien Chazelle’s La La Land – a modern musical that swept us off our feet when it hit theatres in 2016, and one that continues to inspire with its blend of romanticism, jazz, and bittersweet ambition. We knew it was only a matter of time before it got the Tiny Poster treatment, and we're thrilled to share the final piece by artist Russell Treloar.
Russell is no stranger to expressive, hand-crafted artwork. He works traditionally, drawing and painting every piece by hand, and for La La Land he leaned into the rich visual language of vintage Hollywood. “It was fun creating this La La Land piece as a modern nod to old Hollywood posters,” he told us, “which suits my process and style really well.”
The result is a saturated, technicolor dreamscape. You’ll notice the use of bold, vivid hues and dreamlike tones — a conscious choice to evoke the film’s nostalgic magic. Russell also cleverly structured the piece around a subtle motif: the three vertical panes act as abstract piano keys, a visual riff pulled from vintage jazz album covers.
But look a little closer and you'll spot something truly special: the musical bar the characters are dancing across features actual notes from A Lovely Night, one of the film’s most iconic numbers. Those notes match up with the lyrics: “The sun is nearly gone, the lights are turning on…” — grounding the piece in both narrative and melody.
This blend of composition, music, and traditional craftsmanship brings the romantic highs and lows of La La Land to life in one compact 5x7 format. It’s everything we aim for with the Tiny Poster Club: real art, made by real people, inspired by the movies that move us.
Now Shipping to Patrons If you’re a current patron in Tier 1 or higher, you can now redeem your La La Land Tiny Poster. Don’t wait too long — the deadline to submit your claim is July 31, 2025.
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And stay tuned… next month’s poster is already underway. Let’s just say it involves ancient curses and sandstorms. ⚰️🏺🪲
The Tiny Poster Club is a monthly print subscription created by Layered Butter. Each month, we collaborate with a new independent artist to produce a 5x7 postcard inspired by a beloved film. It's our way of celebrating cinema, championing artists, and sharing movie recommendations in physical form.
