Bringing a Christmas Trail to Life — In Illustration!

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I have several Christmas projects on at the moment; including this map, a children's illustrated Christmas book, a where's wally Christmas themed illustration and the front cover of a magazine. This is the first I can share. that’s been a real festive treat to work on — a hand-illustrated Christmas Trail Map, designed especially for a local event.

This bespoke map captures all the magic of one special evening — from twinkling lights and festive characters dotted along the route. Each detail was illustrated to tell a story and help visitors easily find their way while soaking up the atmosphere.

What makes this project extra special is how versatile the illustrations have been. The characters and elements from the map have been extracted and reused across other marketing materials, including posters, social media graphics, and signage — giving the event a cohesive, beautifully branded look that feels both festive and fun.

Creating a piece like this is all about bringing personality and warmth to community events. Maps are practical, of course — but when they’re illustrated, they also become part of the experience. People stop, smile, and connect with them — and often keep them as a little souvenir!

If you’re planning a Christmas event or community trail and would love a custom illustrated map to bring it to life, I’d love to chat. Each design can be tailored to your location, theme, and audience — and reused across all your festive marketing materials.

To enquire about illustrated maps or bespoke festive artwork, just get in touch - 
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