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Collage of several maps being drawn by hand by artist Kevin Sheehan

About Me

Fine-art prints (and more) of fascinating, detailed and beautiful hand-drawn maps. Discover the Art of Cartography.

My name is Kevin Sheehan. Welcome to Manuscript Maps.

I love cartography, especially antique maps for which aesthetics was as important as geography. Inspired by the cartographers from centuries past, I strive to create beautiful and engaging map art, adorned with decorative illustrations and informative cartouches.

Manuscript Maps was founded in 2014. From my studio in East Yorkshire I practice the craft of heritage draftsmanship, using dip-pens with a variety of illustrative and calligraphy nibs, drawing every line and letter by hand. From research and sketches to completion, my maps can take months to finish, but the results are worth it!

Maps are giclée printed with pigment inks onto high-quality textured paper. Prints are limited edition, signed, numbered, and dated, and shipped direct from my studio. Some of my best have also been printed as tea towels and jigsaw puzzles.

Maps make excellent gifts. They kindle past memories, inspire future adventures, promote discussions, and can be poured over like a great book. Thanks for looking!

Photograph of map artist Kevin SheehanPhoto of hand drawing craters on the Moon MapPhoto hand writing place names onto a map

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Our Products

This is a product from named Moon Map Hand Drawn Fine Art Print
Moon Map Hand Drawn Fine Art Print
£
65
This is a product from named Scotland Whisky Map Hand Drawn Fine Art Print
Scotland Whisky Map Hand Drawn Fine Art Print
£
65
This is a product from named Gin Map Of Britain And Ireland Hand Drawn Art Print
Gin Map Of Britain And Ireland Hand Drawn Art Print
£
65
This is a product from named Shipping Forecast Map Hand Drawn Fine Art Print
Shipping Forecast Map Hand Drawn Fine Art Print
£
55
This is a product from named Anglo Saxon Britain Map Hand Drawn Fine Art Print
Anglo Saxon Britain Map Hand Drawn Fine Art Print
£
40
This is a product from named Roman Britain Map Hand Drawn Fine Art Print
Roman Britain Map Hand Drawn Fine Art Print
£
40
This is a product from named Colour Shipping Forecast Map Handmade Fine Art Print
Colour Shipping Forecast Map Handmade Fine Art Print
£
125
This is a product from named Venice Map Hand Drawn Fine Art Print
Venice Map Hand Drawn Fine Art Print
£
40
This is a product from named Shipping Forecast Map Tea Towel
Shipping Forecast Map Tea Towel
£
17
.95
This is a product from named Whisky Map Jigsaw Puzzle 500 / 1000 Pieces
Whisky Map Jigsaw Puzzle 500 / 1000 Pieces
£
28
Discover a wide range of gorgeous fine art prints.
You'll find map jigsaw puzzles and tea towels too.

Reviews

  • "I absolutely LOVE this Whisky Map of Scotland. I have been looking at it online for a year or two now, and finally decided to order it. The attention to detail is unbelievable. It really makes me want to try more and more of the Scotches over time. This map will be professionally framed and proudly displayed in our dining room. Highly recommend."
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    Greg Hamrick

  • "The map is beautiful. It was a retirement gift and my brother was very happy with this unique and special gift. Thank you!"
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    S Norwood

  • "A beautifully drawn map with a fab attention to detail. It is really interesting to read and could literally spend hours looking through it."
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    Katya Frankel

  • "My son purchased the map of Anglo-Saxon Britannia and it was so beautifully drawn that I had to have one myself. As a history teacher, the detail is wonderful."
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    Lisa Meaklim

Press Comments

"Even without their illustrative flourishes – the winged lion of St Mark guarding Venetian Lagoons, the gaping-mouthed sea monster terrorising Rockall – the maps are striking works of art."
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Nov 2019

The Simple Things

"You won't believe how beautiful this hand-drawn Whisky Map of Scotland is. A cartographer from Durham spent 120 hours hand-drawing a stunningly detailed map of Scotland's whisky distilleries using only pencils and pens."
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Jul 2017

The Scotsman Food & Drink

"Do you like ancient maps? The kind of maps that wow you from the first moment because they were hand-drawn with beautiful details. If you do, you should check out Manuscript Maps."
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Nov 2017

Whisky Geeks

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14 Lysander Drive, Market Weighton, York, YO43 3NQ, GB

Terms and Conditions

© 2023, All Rights Reserved. All works displayed on this Manuscript Maps page may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without prior permission in writing by Kevin Sheehan.

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