Jamestown RI Map

Jamestown RI and Marina Map

This illustrated map highlights downtown Jamestown, Rhode Island with a close focus on Conanicut Marina and its surrounding docks and facilities. It was created to support sailors and visitors arriving by water, offering a clear and approachable overview of the marina layout, nearby restaurants, and everyday conveniences within easy walking distance. The map helps guests orient themselves quickly and feel confident navigating both the waterfront and the town.

Points of interest within the marina are identified using numbered yellow markers, while locations throughout downtown Jamestown are keyed with numbered blue markers. The numbering system runs continuously across the entire map to avoid duplication and prevent confusion. This clear visual distinction allows users to distinguish between marina related features and town amenities at a glance.

The map was built in SketchUp to achieve an architectural look with accurate scale, consistent perspective, and realistic lighting and shadows. Vector based spot illustrations were added to draw attention to select destinations beyond the immediate boundaries of the map, helping place the marina within its broader context. The result is a practical and visually engaging wayfinding tool that supports both marina operations and the visitor experience.

(and maps of similar areas)

TOWN, CITY & NEIGHBORHOOD MAPS:

I've have created many illustrated maps over the years showing downtowns, neighborhoods and sometimes whole cities. These maps vary in nature based on the area involved. Most span an area of a few city blocks or the equivalent. At that scale I can include a fair amount of detail and use accurate scales for buildings and such and you can still tell what you are looking at clearly. In a smaller area I can provide even more detail to the illustration, but when you need to see many, many city blocks I usually have to switch to a less literal rendering approach. I may have to take license with exaggerated scales of buildings or cartoon like renderings of points of interest. This makes for a less literal illustrated map.

With the first scale of maps at a few city blocks I have a standard, tried and true method that I've used many times. This is not to say that I am inflexible or not open to new ideas but generally speaking I can get down to work right away on one of these maps without much conversation. Assuming, of course, that the client wants a similar illustrated map to previous ones I've made.

With the larger scale maps the client has many options right off and I need to ensure that I give them what they want.

This necessitates a little more conversation and consulting before I begin.

I also create overhead maps including street maps. These range from the simplified to the extremely detailed. Now using Geodata (computerized geographical data that can be used to create maps and add information to those maps) I can add levels of detail, and accuracy that would have been impossible (for me at least) a few years ago.

PORTFOLIO SELECTIONS

• Custom illustration & covers: Featuring bespoke illustration, book and magazine covers, hand-drawn maps, and building renderings.
• Fine art & murals: Including one-of-a-kind paintings and drawings, the Custom Halftone Series, and large-scale murals.
• Design & motion media: Covering graphic design, plus video and motion and animated illustration.
• Mapping by application: Tailored maps for marine events, hospitality, waterfront, property, transit, municipal, recreation, and navigation needs.
• Additional creative work: Includes editorial covers, vehicle graphics, concept renderings, and public art.
• Mediums & formats: Ranging from digital vector and isometric projection to traditional paint, line art, GIS-based, aerial-style, and halftone.
• Software expertise: Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, InDesign, and Premiere/After Effects for motion.