British artistEd Fairburnuses maps as his canvas to create incredible portrait drawings.

I often spend hours studying each map before I begin any physical processes.

Each piece works similarly to apointillismpaintingwhen viewed up close, its not easy to decipher the faces.

Portrait Drawings Cartography by Ed Fairburn

you’ve got the option to see more from Fairburns portfolio on hiswebsite.

British artist Ed Fairburn uses maps as his canvas to create incredible portrait drawings.

Each detailed work merges the topographic lines of cartography with the hand-drawn contours of the human face.

Portrait Drawings Cartography by Ed Fairburn

The artists work represents coexistence between landscape and humanity.

Portrait Drawings Cartography by Ed Fairburn

Portrait Drawings Cartography by Ed Fairburn

Portrait Drawings Cartography by Ed Fairburn

Portrait Drawings Cartography by Ed Fairburn

Portrait Drawings Cartography by Ed Fairburn

Portrait Drawings Cartography by Ed Fairburn

Portrait Drawings Cartography by Ed Fairburn

Portrait Drawings Cartography by Ed Fairburn

Portrait Drawings Cartography by Ed Fairburn