Cartographer's Study

Procreate Hand Illustration Biome Analysis Cartography

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Cartographer's Study - Hand-drawn map series exploring global biomes

Made with Procreate, the piece Cartographer's Study is an immersive experience. The viewer feels like they have walked into the space of an experienced cartographer.

Firstly, I researched the nine biomes in the world and noted their most prominent examples. Next, I would procure topography maps for each place and trace them with colors corresponding to their elevation. After finishing these maps individually, I traced the borders and labeled each photograph using the Academy Engraved LET font in Procreate.

Next, I aged these images with filters and shading. Then, I overlaid the graphics on a wall that I had taken a picture of as the base of the final piece. Lastly, I used the airbrush pen to shade and create a warm and familiar ambiance.

Cartographer's Study explores global biomes through both artistic illustration and geographic analysis, creating a bridge between traditional cartographic techniques and contemporary digital art practices.

This hand-drawn map series transforms scientific data into visually compelling narratives, inviting viewers to consider the relationship between artistic representation and geographical accuracy in our understanding of the world's diverse ecosystems.

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