![]() Can’t wait!ġ8 days until Dreaming Spies! Other posts about writing and researching the book can be seen here, or you can read a long excerpt here. I sure enjoy creating images for a Mary Russell tale, just as much as I enjoy reading a Mary Russell tale. The island leads us up and into a branch, the bamboo stalk brings the eye down and then across through teapot, star and chop sticks. Then, the magic happened when Robert took my drawing and beautifully designed a map that fit nicely into the banner. I chose pencil for the cherry tree in blossom, for a muted feel. I used pen ink to create the map’s scene. Finally, a few iconic Japanese images~chop sticks, tea pot, bamboo, a koi fish and fan. A weapon for Mary to use~a throwing star. ![]() Two pilgrims, walking toward a Shinto temple. I ask about the storyline, to get an idea of what imagery might be important. Laurie sends along a few photos of items that I can choose to include. ![]() For this map, I was happy to know that Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes were heading for Japan. I know something interesting is in the air. The process begins when I find mail in my inbox from Laurie. Today Random House have completed their map jigsaw-puzzle (over here) so I told the ladies there that I would post a blog about it.Īnd who better to talk about the process of building a map than the main artist, Jean Lukens? Here she is: ![]()
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