Neptune Maps

Donated this little sweetie to this weekend’s raffle!

I love carving maps of lakes, and this was no exception. The lateral causeway was a fun challenge to build.

I think this map would look wonderful rendered and multiple layers, and framed and a larger scale. DM me to commission one of your own!

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Check out my Square webstore before I move websites!

www.neptunemaps.com

Sneak peek of my newest custom map of the Bolinas area, Northern California, snapped before traveling to her new home here in the East Bay.

Bolinas is a gorgeous little gem of a town known for its reclusive, artistic population.

One story says the Coast Miwok called this land “Bali-N” before the Spanish erased existing native culture— anyone out there know whether that’s true?

I wonder what Bali-N means, and appreciate that these sounds are still present in the place name we use.

My client Sarah valued the underwater shapes of the reef, so this was the center of the framed piece.

Check back next week to see the whole thing!

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This mini map of Alameda / Oakland, brings joy and brightness on a dim morning.

Priced to sell— she is unique, was experimenting with a shallow frame.

Three layers.

Available on website under “Available Now.” Local pick-up is free; can ship.

DM me!

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Small goods for sale this weekend at Kāpili 2024, the annual Polynesian arts festival hosted by in deep collaboration with culture bearers from all over.

I myself will not be in attendance, but Neptune Maps will be! Available for purchase:

✔️ Mini maps of HI and NorCal
✔️ upcycled button pins
✔️ upcycled dot magnets

And discounted access to my commission queue!

DM me for details, or check out my stories this week.

Big love!

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I closed out 2023 with this sweet East Bay mini map of my very own neighborhood, made as a gift for our neighbor across the street.

This is a vintage city map of Berkeley/Oakland/Emeryville, complete with old school names (I mean the school campuses literally have different names) and 1980s cartography hues and typography.

Wishing each of us a restful, cozy restart to a new calendar year. Grateful for this roof over my head, and the brave hearts up and down my city block.

Featured chart: San Francisco
Territory: Lisjan Ohlone
Size: Mini 9”x9”
Layers: 4
Pieces: 12

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Once again I am booked through the end of this year, and into the next!

Jump into my queue for February 2024 🤟🏽 by visiting the site linked in bio, or sending me a DM.

Many thanks to Julia, James, Charlotte, Maria, Deidre, Margo, Christa, April, Lindsay and Katie for gracing my fifth year as Neptune Maps.

Sustained gratitude to Thea , , and Kumu Mahea for providing spaces to share my work.

I honor myself for staying focused while embracing my pacing and rhythms.

I honor ancestors for the gifts of dexterity, resourcefulness, curiosity and appreciation of beauty.

Wishing peace and self-determination for all the people of the world.

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UPDATE: SOLD!

This 24”x20” vintage Point Reyes map is currently available for purchase, dm me for details.

I adore everything about this one. The colors and contours remind me of the dramatic coastline that never fails to inspire and comfort me.

Set in a deep walnut , this beauty is ready for her new home!

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Thinking today about war, the strategic placement of the Pacific Islands, and the U.S. military bases along so many beloved natural coastlines.

War is unnatural and unnecessary. It will take a great many of us waking up and stepping up, to stop the war machine.

Let my handiwork in the studio today be a prayer for Nature, for humanity, for courage, for beauty. A long hard fight ahead for the world that I want to see.

Shown: detail from handcut 9”x9” vintage chart of Diamond Head, HI, available for purchase. Dm for more info.

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My first fantasy map commission: Hyrule!

A very thoughtful wedding anniversary map, from wife to husband.

Honestly I’m surprised it took this long for me to get into the fantasy realm. What a fun project to work on in this long month transitioning into autumn.

Do you play? Did I do it right? Zelda fans, reveal yourselves!

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This week one of my beloveds wrote,

Living is the best way to combat all this hate.

And I would have to agree.

My heavy heart looks to the beauty of sunlight on a leaf… listens to my 7yo’s little snores… marvels that, in this very lifetime, I get to spend hours at a studio desk crafting lovely meaningful objects for strangers— and suddenly my work feels like a prayer.

I love living!

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