Ink & Watercolor Maps 

In this unit, students will create a map of using ink shading techniques and watercolor values. 

The unit includes three exercises, one finished composition, a rubric and reflection.

Content

MAP CONCEPTS
  • CARTOUCHE
  • COMPASS
  • LEGEND
  • SYMBOLS

Art History

  • AXONOMETRIC MAPS
  • TREASURE MAPS
  • HAND-DRAWN MAPS
  • MAPS OF IDEAS

Composition Concepts

  • CONTRAST
  • AERIAL VANTAGE POINT
  • PERSPECTIVE

Technical Skills

  • FANCY LETTERING
  • SHADING
  • WATERCOLOR

Content

MAP CONCEPTS

CARTOUCHE

COMPASS

KEY & SYMBOLS

FANCY LETTERING

Art History

Composition Concepts

Contrast

Aerial Vantage Point

Perspective

Technical Skills

Hand Lettering

Shading

Watercolor

Exercises

Picture
Perspectives
First Half Video Demo
Full Demo Video
Picture
Cartouche & Hand Lettering
Cartouche Video Demo
Picture
Symbols & Shading
Cartouche, Compass, & Symbols Video Demo
Picture
Watercolor
Watercolor Practice Map Video Demo

Your Map Should Include:

Picture
Compass
Picture
Cartouche
Picture
Fancy Hand-drawn Lettering
Picture
Symbols and Shading
Picture
Watercolor
VIDEO DEMO OF STARTING THE FINAL PROJECT
VIDEO DEMO STARTING TO INK THE MAP
VIDEO DEMO INKING & STARTING SHADING
VIDEO DEMO OF INK SHADING TECHNIQUES
VIDEO DEMO OF INK SHADING ON ATLANTIS MAP
VIDEO DEMO STARTING WATERCOLOR
VIDEO DEMO OF WATERCOLOR MARS MAP
VIDEO DEMO WATERCOLOR ATLANTIS MAP