Jeff Murray: “The slogan within my work is ‘look closer.’”
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Somerset pen-and-ink artist Jeff Murray discusses sketching across the world during his ski bum years, selling his first print off a folding table in New Zealand, drawing in ten-hour chunks, the joy of selling art out of a gazebo, why he works at the continental scale, playing with perspective, his two hand-painted globes, and the choice words people have when his hyper-detailed maps don’t include their particular landmark. See Jeff's work at jeffmurray.co.uk “The City of Europe” “London” “New York” “The Big Apple” “The City of North America” “The Eclectic Frontier” “A Greek Odyssey” Bellerby & Co Globemakers Carved Earth Need maps for your org’s reports, decks, walls and events? ⁠⁠The Map Consultancy makes real nice maps, real fast.⁠⁠ See what good maps can do for you at themapconsultancy.com I have three words for you: Big. Glowing. Maps. Depending on how that makes you feel, you might like two more words: ⁠⁠Radiant Maps⁠⁠. See ultra-detailed backlit maps at radiantmaps.co Time for some map gifts: get 15% off woven map blankets and backlit map decor with code 15OFF, everything ships free – ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/RadiantMaps?coupon=15OFF⁠
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