Showing posts with label Maps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maps. Show all posts

Saturday, May 05, 2018

The Art of Map Illustration Review & GIVEAWAY

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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Artist Gallery - Sarah King

Bali - Stuart Hill 

Artist Gallery - James Gulliver Hancock

Artist Gallery - Hennie Haworth

Saturday, August 02, 2014

Origami Book Cover


This is the Origami Book Cover from Everyday Papercraft, Paper-Folding Projects for the Home and Beyond by Keiko Komatsubara published by Vertical, Inc., New York. It's just one of 40 paper craft projects in the book. I love the neat, clean look and the adjustable pocket is perfect for tucking in a bookmark or memento. Inside, fitted corners ensure a great fit. Use decoratively, to keep your books in the best condition or both. A solid design. Paper needs to be at most 2 x the length and 4 x the width of the book you want to cover. Use your favorite paper, I chose to recycle a map. An elastic band is optional. Check out my easy tutorial and get your copy below!


Contents

Materials

Mini Notebook
Notebook with Bookmark
Planner
Account Book with Folder
Pen Case with Lid
Slim Pen Case
Portfolio
Slim Folder
Bag Receipt Case
Pen Stand and Memo Holder
Sticky Notebook
Memo Stand
Clip Box
Cube Box
Odds-and-Ends Box
Receipt Case
Card Case
Book Cover with Tail
Origami Book Cover
House Gift Box
Gift Bag
Clothing Gift Bag
Photo Frame
Bathroom Tissue Box
Pocket Tissue Box

Technical guide
Let's Make Some Objects!
Hand-Made Papercrafts: Production Hints
Instructions


Everyday Papercraft is available in both my Canadian and USA Amazon Store's and worldwide at Random House. Vertical translates the best contemporary Japanese books. Check out their unique catalog at Vertical Publishing.

Tutorial: Origami Book Cover w/ Pocket