What lies ahead
A map and a blank page—what better way to start a vacation?
Tips and Techniques– Making a map often requires careful drawing, so you may find it helpful to do it in advance of your travels. You can add elements as you go right on the map or make sketches in the margins surrounding it. You can also decide how much of the place to include—you may want to zoom in on a particular area or tackle something larger. I’m thinking about including a series of maps for this trip but we’ll see…who knows what lies ahead?
Drawn In 
Bring on the maps!! I’m always fascinated by yours – the tiny details and all the nooks and cranny’s.
More to come!
What a great tip for mapping before a trip! Looks like a fabulous destination lies ahead, with many exploratory hikes, and no doubt, many discoveries too! Have a marvelous adventure ….. can’t wait to see what you sketch and paint. How do you come up with so many excellent teaching tips, Jean? I’d like to begin incorporating a few with my sketches. My next post is another complex rendition of a new-to-me plant. Easily interpreted for me, but maybe intimidating to followers! Any advice?
Hi Barb- Just share what you know and keep it simple.
thanks for the advice, Jean! How do you spell “simple?” !!!! Hahahahaha!
what a great idea! We’ve got an upcoming road trip planned-might have to give this a try🤔Can’t wait to see how yours turns out!
It’s also a way to familiarize yourself with the route. Have a good trip!
looks like a great idea and starting it ahead of time is so smart. Have a fun time on the coast
Will do Sheila!
just did a map for a small boat cruise in Alaska. It was a great way to begin and to focus. I felt so much more connected as I traced the original route then the actual route over it. We switched to watch humpback whales bubble feeding! Thanks for your suggestions on these emails!
I fell the same way– it helps me to focus and then to connect with the place as I trace the route in person.
Hello Jean, how do I get the lines of the map to look like the place I am going to? Do I use the map the city has provided? Your maps have always fascinated me
Hi Kathy- You can use a city map or Google maps or an atlas. Depending on the complexity, you may want to just pick a section to zero in on.
It helps you focus & connect with the place…interesting thought! If only I had the patience, the time. I do love maps….have a wonderful time!
I love maps, and I think drawing them in advance of a trip is a wonderful idea… but leave some space for surprise findings!
Absolutely!
Looking back at illustrated maps always jogs the memory back to the place immediately for me. I incorporate them whenever I can.
I find that, too.