Ever since I saw this Maps theme at Art Journal Journey where this month's host is Mary C. Nasser, I have wanted to create a hand map. I realize I'm no good at drawing, but I hope this is taken in the humorous spirit in which it was intended.
The various lines on my hand meander and wander, not unlike a real road map. 
All of my fingers are accounted for 
Note that my worry line is the shortest of all, while my laugh line and travel line are much longer.And don't forget my bracelet and ring which you won't find on my own hand, but look good on the model.I created this spread in my Coll-AH-ge Two altered book using portions of a state map, white acrylic paint, a Sharpie, several metallic Sakura pens, and my own hand as a reference.
Thank you for sharing this bit of map humor with me and please don't forget to check out all the other map entries at Art Journal Journey. As always, your visit means so very much to me.
this is really good fun Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun hand map you have created, it's a fabulous idea and put a BIG smile on my face, which is really necessary today, so thanks for that! Thanks, too, for another lovely entry for AJJ, much appreciated!Have a fab day, Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWow.. you managed to participate again! You are super dear ELizabeth - what a funny and fabulous idea - clever done - and funny as well!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much dear Elizabeth!
oxo Susi
Nice hand and I love this idea . They use that term map of our hand. I like the way the hand looks like it's full of life and not just a model Elizabeth. Nothing wrong with that drawing. HAppy Wednesday Hugs Erika
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! This is a striking image, has some significant meaning and yet retains a playfulness - traits that I love. This made me smile and think about if I have any maps stashed away....
ReplyDeleteAn interesting hand map Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteGreat that you have a travel and laugh line that are longer!
Have fun.
What an awesome idea.. and that your travel and laugh lines are so long and take a turn for parts known and unknown.. it seems you have left worry behind for arty fun.. I have been pondering on a body map myself this month.. thanks for sharing this and the spice merchant below, how cool is that? x
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea, Elizabeth. I never thought of a map of the hand but of course!
ReplyDeletewhat a clever and artsy way to incorporate the hand design into the map-great job!
ReplyDeleteLove it! (where have you traveled?)
ReplyDeleteA real fun take on the map theme. Love your hand map and the journey through life it must be taking.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Who but you would have thought of a Hand Map! Very clever, and I'm glad that you have a short worry line.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a curious idea--a hand map! Nice! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the way you have drawn your hand here. Very good job and perfect for the theme.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you have drawn your hand here. Very good job and perfect for the theme.
ReplyDeleteWhat brilliant spread! I love that your laugh line and travel lines are much longer - mine too thankfully!! Was I asleep yesterday - I missed this! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteVery clever!! I really like how you play with themes...thinking outside the box. awesome
ReplyDeleteGood fun. That's some journey you are traveling, where are all those twists and turns going. Nice nails. xox
ReplyDeleteI think this is really clever and fun and quite beautiful Eliabeth. You really made your hand map blend with the other map in colours and the handwriting is perfect - it looks like the writing from a treasure map!
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