So, the short version is that I've always been obsessed with old stuff ... now it's called vintage.

But my love affair with maps started when I was about 10 years old. My dad would throw a map to us in the back seat and say "now learn to navigate, tell me how to get there". Quite daunting at that age, but it was a great way to teach us and of course keep us occupied for the journey. I would literally have to tell him ... "at the next church on the right hand side, take a left". Early sat nav I suppose. So I have such fond memories of looking at all the symbols, names, and contours of the map.

My Dad also has a very dry sense of humour, so I like to play on words for an extra little twist.
So it's really grown from there...

I hope you find something you like, and some of my art pieces will bring a small smile to your day.