Thanks to Ben Hennig for the tipoff to this piece which was in the New York Times a few weeks ago.
Illustrator Nate Padavick explains something that we can do to pass the time:
Many of us are in the same situation: homebound, a little restless and a lot distracted. Not only are our future travel plans on hold, but even our local outings and excursions — a quick trip to the market, a stroll in the park, a walk with the dog — are limited. That doesn’t mean we need to curtail our wanderlust or stop exploring the world around us, and within us. Here is an idea that will help fill the void left by travel restrictions and social distancing, redirect our attention to the immediate worlds we know best — either before our eyes or in our minds — while keeping our creative juices flowing:
Make an illustrated map!
You will need to visit the NY Times piece to see the full details.
Here's a finished piece by Nate based on his own instructions:
Illustrations copyright: Nate Padavick
Follow him here.
His website also has the instructions and much much more.
Illustrator Nate Padavick explains something that we can do to pass the time:
Many of us are in the same situation: homebound, a little restless and a lot distracted. Not only are our future travel plans on hold, but even our local outings and excursions — a quick trip to the market, a stroll in the park, a walk with the dog — are limited. That doesn’t mean we need to curtail our wanderlust or stop exploring the world around us, and within us. Here is an idea that will help fill the void left by travel restrictions and social distancing, redirect our attention to the immediate worlds we know best — either before our eyes or in our minds — while keeping our creative juices flowing:
Make an illustrated map!
You will need to visit the NY Times piece to see the full details.
Here's a finished piece by Nate based on his own instructions:
Follow him here.
His website also has the instructions and much much more.
Of course, I then uncovered a whole new wormhole. which is the THEY DRAW AND TRAVEL website, co-created by Nate and which has well over 2000 illustrated maps!
And Nate has set up a nice challenge called #Mappingthismoment which we will be having a go at in school with Y8 students.
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