Hand-Drawn Maps

Name: Hand-Drawn Maps
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500293157
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A Guide for Creatives

By Helen Cann

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Summary

Hand-Drawn Maps by Helen Cann is a creative guide that inspires readers to sketch, draw, and illustrate their own maps. It covers various types of maps, including transit, mind maps, journey maps, and even maps of the human body. The book explores map anatomy, maps of places, and abstract maps of ideas, featuring 35 step-by-step prompts and artwork by the award-winning illustrator. Additional content includes a history of map-making, profiles of five contemporary artists, and 32 pages of perforated templates for practice.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is ideal for art enthusiasts, creative individuals, and anyone interested in illustration or cartography. It suits beginners and experienced artists alike who want an imaginative approach to understanding and creating maps.

A fun, interactive guide for everyone who loves maps of any kind, and who loves to sketch or doodle.

A fun, interactive guide for creatives looking for inspiration and anyone who loves to sketch or doodle

Description

Sketch, draw and illustrate your own maps using this uniquely creative guide. From transit maps to mind maps, and from maps of journeys to maps of the human body, Hand-Drawn Maps is packed with ideas for depicting a wide range of places, spaces, objects, and concepts in a host of different styles.

The book includes sections on map anatomy, maps of places, and maps of ideas. Alongside instructions for creating your own maps and 32 pages of useful templates printed on perforated paper, Hand-Drawn Maps provides insights into the history of map-making and profiles of five leading contemporary artists.

Award-winning illustrator Helen Cann offers beautiful artwork and 35 step-by-step creative prompts, making this a stylish and informative guide to depicting the world around—and inside—you.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500293157

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 800g

Pages: 192

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Arts & Culture Helen Cann Non-Fiction

About the Author

Helen Cann has illustrated over 30 books and exhibited around the world. Her work is entirely hand produced, mainly in watercolour, colour pencil, graphite and collage, but she sometimes ventures into acrylic and inks. She is the recipient of several awards, including Fall 2012 Selection, Junior Library Guild (US) and 2010 Gold Medal, Nautilus Book Awards (US).