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The Differences Between SF and LA, Visualized

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By Annalisa van den Bergh

Vahram Muratyan’s Paris versus New York is a book of fun illustrations comparing the two cities. I’ve always admired the collection because Muratyan doesn’t put down either place; instead, he paints a friendly, simple comparison between two cities he adores. Feeling inspired, I illustrated a spin-off featuring California’s most notable cities: San Francisco and Los Angeles.


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Last Update: March 21, 2026

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