Special & Unique Gifts
Are you looking for a special and unique gift, or perhaps just a piece of art that means something to you?
You can commission me to create an original illustrated map to capture memories (of a special holiday, places you've lived, or things that have happened) with the associated landmarks, wildlife and geographical features, all defined by you. Please get in touch to talk through your ideas.
You can see some examples of recent commissions I’ve worked on below.
Do be aware that because of the hand-created elements of my maps, it can be quite a time-consuming process - so if you are planning to gift a bespoke map to someone for a special occasion, please allow plenty of time (preferably at least one month, but more complex maps will require a longer timeframe).
My fee for private map commissions is usually between £250-£500 depending on the complexity, size and scale of the project.
A commissioned map showing the route taken and moments enjoyed by a couple who walked the Hadrian's Wall Path. Pen and ink.
Detail of part of the illustrated map of a couple's journey along the Hadrian's Wall Path
The Roman Fort at Vindolanda, Arbeia and the Centurion statue at Segedenum on the Hadrian's Wall Path
A commissioned map showing a family's sailing adventure around the Caribbean. Pen and watercolour.
Details of wildlife from the Caribbean Sailing map
Details of caves in the Dominican Republic from the Caribbean Sailing map
A commissioned map showing 5 English Motor Racing Circuits (Brands Hatch, Goodwood, Castle Combe, Silverstone and Donington Park) as well as a specific race car. Watercolour and pen.
Detail of the Brands Hatch racing circuit in pen and watercolour, complete with hand-drawn track logo.
The client's father's race car, drawn in pen and watercolour
A commissioned memory map of important places
Detail of a special place from a memory map
Detail of the Golden Gate Bridge from a memory map
Detail of a favourite coffee shop from a memory map
A hand-drawn illustration of a Pine Marten overlaid on an old map of Scotland
A family holiday memory map