ILLUSTRATED PARK MAPS:
Illustrated park maps play an important role in helping visitors feel comfortable, informed, and confident as they explore a space. If you manage a botanical garden, work for a Parks and Recreation department, or oversee a public attraction, clear wayfinding is a key part of creating a positive guest experience. A well designed map reduces confusion, supports accessibility, and allows visitors to focus on enjoying the park rather than trying to figure out where they are.
The term park covers a wide range of destinations, from neighborhood ball fields and community parks to large nature preserves, wildlife sanctuaries, botanical gardens, theme parks, and agritourism venues. Over the years I have illustrated maps for many types of parks, each with its own layout, audience, and goals. In every case, the objective is the same: to present geographic information in a way that is easy to understand, visually engaging, and appropriate for the setting.
Each illustrated park map is tailored to the specific site and its visitors. Some projects call for a more realistic representation of the landscape, while others benefit from a lighter, more playful illustration style. Factors such as size, visitor flow, signage needs, and branding all influence the final approach. When you contact me about a park map, we will discuss your goals and challenges in detail and determine the style and level of detail that best supports your venue and your guests.
EXPLORE MY WORK
- Illustration: Discover custom illustrations, book covers, illustrated maps, and architectural renderings.
- Fine Art: Browse original paintings and drawings, view the Custom Halftone Series, or check out mural projects.
- Graphic Design & Motion: See the graphic design collection, then dive into motion design and animated illustrations.
- Maps by industry: View illustrated maps tailored for boat shows, resorts, marinas, real estate, transportation, towns, parks, and wayfinding.
- More project types: Explore cover art, vehicle wraps, proposal renderings, and street art.
- Techniques & styles: Work spans vector, isometric, painting, black-and-white, GeoData, overhead maps, and halftones.
- Software expertise: Primary tools include Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp Pro, and InDesign, plus Premiere Pro & After Effects for motion.