Artistic Maps
Lovell Johns design artistic and stylised maps for the non-fiction publisher. Artistic maps are characterised by a slightly different feel and texture to a traditional map by the cartographer’s use of artistic effects such as pastels or watercolours to arrive at a stylised and atmospheric map.
Case Studies
Illustrated Town Map
Illustrated Town Map
A hand-drawn illustrated map of a hilltop village for use on on display boards
Read moreArtistic Maps of Normandy on D-Day for Penguin Random House
Artistic Maps of Normandy on D-Day for Penguin Random House
A series of 25 artistic maps of 1944 for publisher Penguin Random House (PRH)
Read moreArtistic Maps for independent publisher Birlinn Limited
Artistic Maps for independent publisher Birlinn Limited
A series of illustrated maps to accompany a new guidebook for Scotland's northern coast
Read moreIllustrated Map for Antony Estate, managed by the National Trust
Illustrated Map for Antony Estate, managed by the National Trust
Watercolour illustrated map showing local beauty spots in Cornwall
Read moreStriking Artistic Map of Japan’s Nuclear Power Plants
Striking Artistic Map of Japan’s Nuclear Power Plants
A highly stylised artistic map for a publication
Read moreAtlas Maps for Bonnier Publishing
Atlas Maps for Bonnier Publishing
Illustrative atlas maps showing how the world may have looked at different times
Read moreA unique approach to map design
The artistic map or stylised map will often have a unique theme, usually evident from the design brief provided by the client. The cartographic design process for artistic maps tends to more creative than for the traditional map, perhaps calling for a distortion of the underlying geography to convey a particular message and the use of distinct colours and tones.
Artistic Maps
Want to know more about Artistic Maps and how we can help you? Why not chat to a member of our team today by calling 01993 880934 or email us at enquiries@lovelljohns.com
