Paul Morstad Infuses His Magical Map Design with Vintage Style
Gil Cohen — May 30, 2013 — Art & Design
References: paulmorstad & faithistorment
Painter Paul Morstad creates mythical and enchanting map design paintings that infuse all kinds of bird imagery as well as precious jewel motifs and magical lands.
His astounding artwork reveals a penchant for exotic locations and the fantastical journeys of pirates and explorers who saw mysterious lands filled with unusual creatures for the first time on their travels. The maps have an aged vintage feeling to them, as though they have been around for centuries and have warped over time to adapt to the imaginative scenarios that occurred in their foreign landscapes.
Paul Morstad focuses his map design series on topography, which incorporates the life and narrative imagery of exotic wonders and the promise of treasure from far away lands.
His astounding artwork reveals a penchant for exotic locations and the fantastical journeys of pirates and explorers who saw mysterious lands filled with unusual creatures for the first time on their travels. The maps have an aged vintage feeling to them, as though they have been around for centuries and have warped over time to adapt to the imaginative scenarios that occurred in their foreign landscapes.
Paul Morstad focuses his map design series on topography, which incorporates the life and narrative imagery of exotic wonders and the promise of treasure from far away lands.
Trend Themes
1. Magical Map Designs - Opportunity for creating artistic maps that blend topography with magical imagery and vintage style.
2. Exotic Location Narratives - Opportunity to create fantastical maps incorporating the creative and unique narratives of exotic locations.
3. Jewel Motifs - Opportunity for incorporating precious jewel motifs into map design painting for artistic expression.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunity to create new and exciting forms of artistic expression that blend various elements together in a unique way.
2. Travel and Tourism - Opportunity to create unique and imaginative maps for travel and tourism that highlight the unique narratives of exotic locations.
3. Home Decor - Opportunity to offer unique map design paintings for home decor that blend topography with magical and vintage style elements.
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