The first map I ever copied.
I've always loved maps, and for a long time I'd wondered whether I wanted to explore them as part of my artwork. This was my way of finding out.
I remember visiting Hereford and seeing the famous Mappa Mundi in person. In the exhibition, I came across an engraving depicting the central section of the map, and I absolutely fell in love with it—the strange shapes, tiny details, engravings, buildings, and the wonderfully unfamiliar way the medieval world was imagined.
I decided to copy it as an exercise, staying very close to the original while making a few of my own changes to the sea and buildings.
It became the first map I ever drew, and the beginning of what has since become a much bigger fascination with historic maps and cartography.
Engravings and woodcuts have always held a special place in my heart, too. I love the marks, imperfections, and incredible detail that can come from these techniques, and I hope to explore them myself someday.
The original dates to the 14th century and depicts the medieval understanding of the known world. This piece is my hand-drawn copy and interpretation of its central section.
Fine art print made in my studio
Printed on archival fine-art paper
Each print is carefully packaged by hand
The first map I ever copied.
I've always loved maps, and for a long time I'd wondered whether I wanted to explore them as part of my artwork. This was my way of finding out.
I remember visiting Hereford and seeing the famous Mappa Mundi in person. In the exhibition, I came across an engraving depicting the central section of the map, and I absolutely fell in love with it—the strange shapes, tiny details, engravings, buildings, and the wonderfully unfamiliar way the medieval world was imagined.
I decided to copy it as an exercise, staying very close to the original while making a few of my own changes to the sea and buildings.
It became the first map I ever drew, and the beginning of what has since become a much bigger fascination with historic maps and cartography.
Engravings and woodcuts have always held a special place in my heart, too. I love the marks, imperfections, and incredible detail that can come from these techniques, and I hope to explore them myself someday.
The original dates to the 14th century and depicts the medieval understanding of the known world. This piece is my hand-drawn copy and interpretation of its central section.
Fine art print made in my studio
Printed on archival fine-art paper
Each print is carefully packaged by hand
