In The Art of Map Illustration, four well-known artists take you on a journey through their unique techniques to mapmaking with a range of media, including pen and ink, watercolor, and mixed media, plus tips and advice for working digitally.
Each artist provides a brief overview of their recommended tools and materials, along with tips and inspiration for using, exploring, and experimenting with the medium. From intricate line drawings, to bold and colorful city maps, you will bring your favorite locations to life, and use visual storytelling to express time and place.
Packed with engaging instruction, professional tips, and beautiful finished artwork, The Art of MapIllustration is the perfect resource for contemporary artists seeking to learn the time-treasured art form of cartography.
Author(s): James Gulliver Hancock, Hennie Haworth, Stuart Hill, Sarah King
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Year: 2018
Language: English
Pages: 147
Cover......Page 1
Half Title......Page 3
Title......Page 5
Copyright......Page 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS......Page 6
Introduction......Page 7
Tools & Materials......Page 8
Hennie Haworth......Page 10
Art Tools......Page 12
Making a Map......Page 14
Neighborhood Map......Page 24
Urban Map......Page 30
Artist Gallery......Page 36
Stuart Hill......Page 42
Digital Tools......Page 44
Lake Garda......Page 48
French Bike Ride......Page 60
Bali......Page 72
Artist Gallery......Page 84
James Gulliver Hancock......Page 86
Montreal......Page 88
Solar System......Page 94
Childhood Neighborhood......Page 102
Artist Gallery......Page 106
Sarah King......Page 112
Drawing Techniques......Page 114
Tofino......Page 116
Brain Map......Page 126
New York Skyline on Wood......Page 134
Artist Gallery......Page 142
About the Artists......Page 146