MY STORY

Maps have fascinated me for as long as I can remember, but my professional journey into cartography began as Post Graduate studies on Canada’s East Coast. Encouraged by a family member who was a Canadian University Geography Professor, I pursued postgraduate studies in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS) in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.

Over the last twenty years, I've built a career in geospatial technology, providing GIS and remote sensing expertise for Engineering and Construction projects across the globe based in Canada. My work supports major infrastructure projects around the world, combining technical precision with a deep understanding of landscapes, terrain, and spatial data.

While I enjoy the challenges of professional GIS, I'm continually drawn to the artistic side of cartography. That passion has eventually led me to explore advanced terrain visualization techniques that go far beyond traditional hillshading. By combining digital elevation models, cartographic projections, and modern 3D rendering, I am able to reveal landscapes in ways that feel both familiar and entirely new.

What inspires me most is the opportunity to breathe new life into historical maps. Many of the source maps I work from were created decades agon by exceptionally skilled cartographers working with tools and techniques that predate modern computing. Their work captured not only geography, but also the spirit of an era. My goal is not to alter that legacy, but to celebrate it by presenting these maps from a fresh perspective while preserving the character and craftsmanship of the originals.

The first map I created using this approach was the Nova Scotia 1:1,000,000 Topographic Map, originally published by Natural Resources Canada in 1967. When I held the first finished print in my hands, I immediately knew I had found something special. The map felt both historic and contemporary, a familiar landscape transformed through a new way of visualization.

Today, each piece I create is produced with the same sense of curiosity and appreciation for the art of cartography. Whether the map depicts a place you call home, a landscape you've explored, or a region that inspires your imagination, I hope it encourages you to see the world with fresh eyes and a deeper appreciation for the cartographers whose work laid the foundation for it all.

Thanks for visiting my shop and for sharing in this passion for maps.

Cheers, 

Steve