When we take a round earth or rather an ellipsoid and put it on a flat map we loose certain qualities such as area, direction, shape, bearing, distance, and scale. Map projection is very important to me and I may or may not use the local projection system. I tend to use seasonal imagery when the sea levels are at their lowest so I can maintain a larger land base for typographic maps. I use everything from local municipal survey plans to dozens of county, provincial, and federal maps to compare and digitize the most accurate anthropogenic boundaries possible.įor coastal areas, I use multiple satellite and aerial photography sources to discern the most accurate coastline as possible. I always try to contact the city or local government and ask questions about planning initiatives. I want it to be as precise and up-to-date as possible. It's really important to me to maintain temporal and spatial accuracy when creating a map. When was the last time I was there? What did I do? What did I see? Who did I meet? Who was I with? What changes occurred over the last few years? I try to paint a picture of what that place means to me in addition to recalling elements of the landscape - especially since my wife and I have every map on our own walls. I believe that having a personal connection with each location gives me the passion to make a better map by considering the experiences I've had, the people I've met, and the beauty of each landscape.'Įach map is based on an experience of mine. 'I've visited or lived in every place I've mapped. Jefferys, an artist who was instrumental in the creation of Canada’s Group of Seven, and Thomas Jefferys, geographer to King George III in the 1700s.' My family history includes my great grandfather C.W. 'I've been surrounded by art and maps my whole life. I'm a cartographer and I have years of training and education to help me create a piece that is not only artistically pleasing but geographically accurate and precise.' 'Here at Far Sky, we try to take map art to a completely new level. He draws all boundaries, coastlines and linear footprint (roads, trails, etc.) information from detailed survey plans and high resolution satellite and aerial imagery. Ben utilizes state of the art cartographic techniques as well as satellite and aerial imagery to ensure each map is as detailed as possible. Our modern map art not only looks awesome, but is geographically accurate and precise. ased in Victoria, British Columbia, our goal at Far Sky Map Works is to help capture memories - of your hometown your adventure and everything in between. Pursuing his passion for making maps, Ben began to map the story of the couple’s journey together. Following in the footsteps of his ancestors, Ben studied the art and science of Cartography at University - receiving a Masters Degree in Geography. Ben’s family has been making maps since the 1700s. Ben (M.Sc.) and Jenn (B.A.) Arril are the creators of Far Sky Map Works.

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