How a Cartographer Drew North America, Freehand | Show and Tell | Atlas Obscura
In this episode of Show & Tell, Atlas Obscura staff writer Jessica Leigh Hester speaks with artist and cartographer Anton Thomas, who draws maps of the world by hand with colored pencils. Thomas employs meticulous detail to depict everything from destructive earthquakes to mythical beasts. Check out Thomas’s custom mapmaking tools, the original North America map, and all the whimsical details that live in his creations. You can find Anton on Instagram at @anton.thomas or explore his website here! https://www.antonthomasart.com/ Subscribe for more videos like this: https://trib.al/GD9qhdX Become a member here: http://atlasobscura.com/membership At Atlas Obscura, our mission is to inspire wonder and curiosity about the incredible world we all share. See where we’re exploring here: https://www.atlasobscura.com Subscribe for more videos like this: https://trib.al/GD9qhdX Follow us on Facebook: / atlasobscura Tweet us: / atlasobscura
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