Getting Personal

My Blog

Welcome to my blog, where I chat about maps, art, nature and sustainability. I'll give you the stories behind the art, 'how to's and interviews, both with other artists and the authors I work with. Do you have something to say and would like to be a guest author on my blog? Let me know below!

C O N T A C T

Feb 16

Feature Friday: A look at the work of artist and mapmaker Emily Faccini

One of the artists that has most influenced my journey into mapmaking is Emily Faccini; she really kicked off my love of cartography with...

Dec 1, 2023

Why I Left Etsy

So, I don't know if you noticed, but I left Etsy. I know. It might be a mistake. It might be the best thing I've ever done. Who knows at...

Nov 10, 2023

Quitting Social Media and Charting a New Path on Youtube

In the ever-evolving world of online content and connection, change is not just an option; it's often a necessity. And that's precisely...

Nov 3, 2023

Announcing: I'm Leaving Social media, the whys and wherefores

Yes, I am officially announcing that I'm leaving social media and yes, there is one glaringly obvious reason that, to be perfectly...

Oct 27, 2023

conquering creative block: unleash your inner muse

This is the final post in my creative block series. And let's all admit it: you're here for the results, right? Have all of my tips and...

Sep 29, 2023

Beginning Again: A New Chapter in Art Blogs

I'm pretty good at writing new chapters. I have always wanted to write a book, and I have had ideas for, and started so many, that I...

Apr 1, 2019

Illustrated Maps Artist: Why I do what I do, and why I specialise in hand drawn maps

An introduction to my business and to me - because the one I did do is now very, very out of date. Contents Who am I? How it started...