I was inspired by artist Jean Thomas for this one, after seeing her drawing of a face in a navigational chart. She gave me a chart and I put it far from me and looked at it until I saw a mermaid. Most of the drawing followed the lines of the map, but I added some flourishes for the tail. Very therapeutic and fun. I think maps of all kinds are just naturally beautiful.
Carmen
Years ago, I used to see paintings on nautical maps. I wanted to give it a try, but never got around to it. Will you do more of these?
ReplyDeleteHi Carmen, that is so cool! It's sort of like a wood carver having the piece of wood reveal what it should be carved into. I think it is awesome......... I hope you do more.
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