Learn how to make artful maps! The Art of Map Illustration by James Gulliver Hancock, Hennie Haworth, Stuart Hill and Sarah King is a step-by-step artistic exploration of contemporary cartography and mapmaking. The 144 page paperback was released April 3, 2018 from Walter Foster Publishing. Measuring almost 9'' x 12'' the pages of this book are generous in size. The book is divided into 4 sections by artist. Each artist starts by sharing their favorite map making tools - pen and ink, watercolor, mixed media and digital art - but encourages you to find your own. Next, each artist leads you through how-to-make 3 unique maps, detailing their illustrative process layer-by-layer, sharing tips and techniques along the way. Some examples are hand drawn, digital, mixed media and black and white. Take what you like. Spark your creativity with the Artist Gallery at the end of each section. There is a link in the book to bonus content you can download. What will you chart? Get your copy below!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Tools & Materials
Hennie Haworth
Art Tools
Making a Map
Neighborhood Map
Urban Map
Artist Gallery
Stuart Hill
Digital Tools
Lake Garda
French Bike Ride
Bali
Artist Gallery
James Gulliver Hancock
Montreal
Solar System
Childhood Neighborhood
Artist Gallery
Sarah King
Drawing Techniques
Tofino
Brain Map
New York Skyline on Wood
Artist Gallery
About the Artists
The Art of Map Illustration is available worldwide at Walter Foster Publishing, a division of the Quarto Publishing Group USA. Walter Foster is one of the most recognized names in art instruction. Check out their unique catalog at Walter Foster Publications. Quarto has generously offered to giveaway a copy of The Art of Map Illustration! One winner will be selected at random. Open until May 25, 2018. Canadian and USA addresses only. Good luck!
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