The commission
You know the place.
We find its shape.
A map can leave out a hundred ordinary details and still keep the one that makes you smile.
From a place to a picture
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Choose what belongs
Tell us whether it is a street, campus, farm or wedding venue. List the landmarks and names you want included. We agree on the size, price and personal-use format before starting.
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Look over the pencil layout
We arrange the paths, buildings and labels into a clear drawing. You check the names, what is missing and what should be more prominent. Two rounds of changes are included.
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Make the final drawing
After you approve the layout, we add color and lettering. You receive the file, or collect the print or framed piece at an agreed time.
A portrait of a place
Carthetra draws for recognition and affection. A barn may grow a little larger; a winding road may get a gentler curve. These are illustrations, not surveys or boundary records.
Help us see what you see
A rough sketch, a list of landmarks and photos you have permission to share are enough to begin. A wedding map might include the ceremony lawn and reception barn; a campus map might keep the library and the bench outside it.
Studio replies are Monday–Thursday, 9am–4pm. A commission usually takes three to four weeks after the details are agreed. December gifts follow the dates on the sizes and prices page.
Put your place on paper.
A few landmarks and a little story are a good beginning.