Coastal Map Drawing
We know we love “the Rivah” here in Richmond. Now you can stir up those nautical memories with beautiful artistic maps of Virginia’s eastern coastline, showcasing the beauty and history of the Chesapeake Bay.
A company that makes hand-drawn maps of the East Coast, Coastal Art Maps, has just released four new maps as part of a 10-map collection of the Chesapeake Bay. The maps are pen-and-ink and watercolor washes on vellum, creating a tactile quality not readily achieved with more modern methods.
“I’ve captured the unique beauty of the Chesapeake Bay coast, where people spend idyllic days boating, fishing, crabbing, visiting beaches and spending time in the lovely towns along the Mid-Atlantic shore,” said the artist and owner, Joseph S. Tarella.
In these works of art, the mapmaker depicts Virginia towns and local points of interest, juxtaposing the old and the new. Highlights include the Smith Point marina, where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Potomac River; Tangier Island, known for its nature and wildlife; quaint Cape Charles area, with its sandy beaches, meandering trails, spectacular golf courses, quaint shops and restaurants; the James River; and historic Old Point Comfort Fort.
“It’s been exciting and enriching to capture the majestic beauty of the Virginia shoreline, rich with history and resplendent against the backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay,” explained Tarella. The Chesapeake Bay maps “illuminate how the bay changes over its length, along 150 miles from Maryland to Virginia, lined with beaches, major seaports, great rivers and an elaborate network of roads and rails that tie it all together.”
Other Coastal Art maps capture the East Coast shoreline from Cape Cod to Key West. The ink-and-watercolor compositions are available on full size giclee canvas or half-size watercolor paper. For more information, visit CoastalArtMaps.com
