In this episode of Tom Ray's Art Podcast, we delve into the meticulous world of Sophie Parr, an artist who has mastered the art of hand-drawn maps. Sophie's journey from urban planner to map illustrator is as fascinating as their detailed creations, capturing locations from a bird's-eye view with striking pen and ink techniques.
Sophie reveals how a simple family vacation activity evolved into a full-fledged artistic pursuit, leading to establishing a unique niche in the art world. We discuss her transition from urban planning to freelance work and how their love for maps turned into a thriving business.
Discover the behind-the-scenes of Sophie's process, from utilizing aerial views for accuracy to her decision-making on scale for optimal detail. Sophie also shares insights on the power of Instagram reels in building an engaged audience, with some of her videos reaching viral status.
As Sophie continues to navigate the art scene, they talk about the challenges and rewards of running a gallery-turned-studio, their approach to art fairs, and future aspirations, including a large-scale Chicago map project.
Sophie Parr's website https://www.mapsbysophie.com
Sophie Parr on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mapsbysophie
Tom Ray's Art Podcast Website: https://www.tomrayswebsite.com
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S03 Episode 11: Luke Bassuener, Art Teacher
S03 Episode 10: Stitch Boom Bang, Embroiderer
S03 Episode 9: Lakeside Press, Printers
S03 Episode 8: Rachal Duggan, Illustrator
S03 Episode 7: American Trash, Graphic Design
S03 Episode 6: Gavin Folgert, Animator
S03 Episode 5: Eli Quinn, Illustrator
S03 Episode 4: Hailee Von Haden, Embroiderer
S03 Episode 3: James Kreul, Filmmaker
S03 Episode 2: Linda Lenzke, Writer, Showrunner
S03 Episode 1: Kelly Sauvage Angel, Writer
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S02 Episode 8: How Do You Tell Your Story And Promote It?
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S02 Episode 6: What Risks Do You Take?
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