Art of Map Illustration: A step-by-step artistic exploration of contemporary cartography and mapmaking
Author(s): James Gulliver Hancock (Author), Hennie Haworth (Author), Stuart Hill (Author), Sarah King (Author)
- Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
- Publication Date: 5 April 2018
- Language: English
- Print length: 144 pages
- ISBN-10: 1633224848
- ISBN-13: 9781633224841
Book Description
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 his or her 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.Editorial Reviews
L’autore
Raised in Australia, James Gulliver Hancock is now based in both Brooklyn, New York and his beach studio in Sydney. His print work has been used by Coca-Cola, Ford Motors, Herman Miller, the New York Times and Simon and Schuster. He is particularly known for his personal project All The Buildings in New York.
