Ryan grounds his fantastical cityscapes in the tangible geography of Oslo, using digital mapping tools to study the physical bones of the Amundsen Brewery’s neighborhood. He translates these real-world coordinates into a dense, comic-inspired illustration, replacing the mundane with "Smakake" shops and a sense of sun-drenched, urban adventure. The composition balances the structured lines of a modern cityscape with the chaotic joy of a sweet-toothed fantasy, making a specific Norwegian corner feel both familiar and strange.

The process begins with traditional pencil and Indian ink, giving the architecture a hand-drawn weight and precision before being brought to life through digital color on a Wacom tablet. This fusion of techniques allows for sharp outlines and rich, saturated tones that mirror the indulgence of a bourbon barrel-aged stout. Every corner of the frame is packed with detail, inviting the viewer to wander through a neighborhood that feels lived-in, textured, and delightfully surreal.