Although golf-like games were played in other parts of Europe as early as the 1200's, it is thought that Scotland is where the modern game of golf as we know it was invented. The first written mention in Scotland was in 1457 prohibiting the play of golf since it distracted from practicing archery, a skill used for military purporses. But the real spread of golf happened in the late 1800's when train service from London to Edinburgh was much improved. Golf spread across the British Isles and then further to the entire British Empire. Even with the expansion of golf courses worldwide, it is still a rite of passage for many golfers (professional and amateurs alike) to head to the wind swept coastlines of Scotland to play on some of the most famous courses in the world. This illustrated map shows just a few of these top courses.

I visited Orkney over 10 years ago and I still can't get it out of my mind, one of the most amazing places filled with history from neolithic settlements to shipwrecks, art and chapels as well as the most incredible seascapes and sea stacks filled with wildlife, can't wait to return!

Quick impressions of this beautiful place.

"One of the Most Beautiful Village in France"

Explore the natural environment along the meadlowland paths.

Hiroshima is a peaceful and beautiful city, with the passion of the fans of Hiroshima Carp, a famous baseball team in Hiroshima!

People take photos during their trip, I take photo of my paintings after the trip.

Vikings weren't just barbarians, they were explorers. They even discovered the Americas before Columbus, and settled in many parts of Europe. Here is a map of their voyages and lands they explored.

Florence is such a magnificent city and I've had the pleasure of visiting several times. I have wanted to create a map based on E.M.Forster's novel, and subsequent film adaptation for many years. I have included some of the city's iconic architecture with reference to its role in the novel/ film. I hope to have captured some of Florence's enchantment and romance.

A quick glance at the culture-rich Baltic state of Lativa, including some of the less-renowned tourist spots and some of the coat of arms of its various cities. Made for SCAD Atlanta Illustration, for Professor Lowery.

Over the summer my grandmother took me on a trip to Paris. It was my first time there and there were so many new interesting things and events that took place while I was there. This map is made up of my favorite locations, food, and Items I saw while visiting.

Historical site on Kizhi island. The island is located on Lake Onega in the Republic of Karelia, Russia. The pogost is the area inside a fence which includes two large wooden churches and a bell-tower. The pogost is famous for its beauty and longevity, despite that it is built exclusively of wood. It was included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites.

This map combines five of the witchiest places around the world into one, continuous landscape. Follow the witch's path through Salem, Holmavik, Glastonbury, Black Forest, and Triora. Happy flight and godspeed!

An illustrated map of Paris featuring famed landmarks and key tourist destinations from across the city.