Draw Your Path. Discover the Story.

Map Art Journey

Transform your journeys into hand-drawn illustrated maps. Capture landscapes, routes, and memories through artistic cartography.
Your map is more than a record — it’s a story only you can tell.

About Us
Why Draw Maps by Hand

Reconnect with the Journey Through Art

#1

Memory as Landscape

Our memories aren’t linear — they are layered, emotional, and deeply tied to place. Drawing a map by hand allows you to capture not just where you were, but how it felt to be there. A winding alleyway becomes more than a path — it becomes the echo of laughter you heard there. A forest trail isn’t just a line through green — it holds the scent of moss, the hush of trees, and the rhythm of your own footsteps.

#2

Creativity with Purpose

Hand-drawn maps are both design and discovery. You’ll learn how to balance accuracy with imagination, creating maps that don’t just guide the eye but invite wonder. Think of sea monsters in the margins, whimsical labels, or illustrated legends that explain symbols only you understand. By layering geographic elements with visual storytelling — such as secret signs, memory markers, or fantastical creatures — you give each map a soul.

#3

Slowing Down the Route

In a fast-paced world, we often rush through travel — moving from place to place without absorbing the richness between. Sketching your own maps invites slowness, mindfulness, and presence. It allows you to revisit a journey not through algorithms or images, but through your own hand and memory. Each stroke becomes an act of reflection — what did you notice? What mattered most? Even after returning home, drawing the path helps you rediscover overlooked details: a roadside café, a flower on a windowsill, a conversation with a stranger.

What You’ll Learn

From Basic Shapes to Personal Expression

Mapping Techniques

Learn how to lay out paths, scale, and features using both traditional and intuitive approaches.

Mixed Media Exploration

Use watercolor, ink, pencil, and collage to create textured, layered maps that reflect your style.

Symbol & Story

Build your visual vocabulary — draw meaningful icons, landmarks, and illustrated legends that bring your journey to life.

Words from Our Travelers

Stories from Fellow Creators

“I never imagined drawing a map would feel this emotional. Every mark brought back memories from my trip to Kyoto. Now my sketchbook feels like home.”
Yuna Chen
“The course helped me see travel in a new way. I used to take pictures — now I draw my steps. It’s like stitching moments together with ink.”
Min-Ji Park
“I made a map of my solo hike in Patagonia, complete with weather, wildlife, and trails. It’s now the centerpiece of my living room.”
Sakura Lee