Richard Chandler
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Family Photographers
Richard Chandler
Wheatsheaf House, Bucknell SY7 0BA
# Richard Chandler – Hand Painted Aerial Maps
Richard Chandler is a cartographic artist based in Bucknell who creates beautifully illustrated aerial maps through The Fir Tree Series. Using hand-made models and Ordnance Survey mapping as reference, Chandler paints original artworks that transform geographical landscapes into distinctive visual representations.
The business primarily serves map enthusiasts, hikers, tourists, and history buffs seeking distinctive wall art and navigation aids. The Lake District and Snowdonia collections appeal to fell walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, whilst the Irish series attracts visitors and those with cultural connections to the regions. The Great War battlefield maps—covering the Ypres Salient and the Somme—serve military historians, educators, and those researching family history.
What sets Chandler apart is the meticulous craftsmanship involved in each map. Rather than digital reproduction, every piece begins as hand-painted artwork, lending authentic character and artistic quality that mass-produced maps cannot replicate. This labour-intensive approach creates genuinely unique products that function equally well as functional navigation tools or decorative pieces.
The maps are distributed through retail partners and The Map Centre online store, with Chandler actively seeking additional stockists. This hybrid distribution model makes the work accessible whilst maintaining the artistic integrity of hand-crafted originals. The combination of practical detail with artistic presentation positions these maps as premium products for discerning customers who value both aesthetic appeal and cartographic accuracy.
Richard Chandler is a cartographic artist based in Bucknell who creates beautifully illustrated aerial maps through The Fir Tree Series. Using hand-made models and Ordnance Survey mapping as reference, Chandler paints original artworks that transform geographical landscapes into distinctive visual representations.
The business primarily serves map enthusiasts, hikers, tourists, and history buffs seeking distinctive wall art and navigation aids. The Lake District and Snowdonia collections appeal to fell walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, whilst the Irish series attracts visitors and those with cultural connections to the regions. The Great War battlefield maps—covering the Ypres Salient and the Somme—serve military historians, educators, and those researching family history.
What sets Chandler apart is the meticulous craftsmanship involved in each map. Rather than digital reproduction, every piece begins as hand-painted artwork, lending authentic character and artistic quality that mass-produced maps cannot replicate. This labour-intensive approach creates genuinely unique products that function equally well as functional navigation tools or decorative pieces.
The maps are distributed through retail partners and The Map Centre online store, with Chandler actively seeking additional stockists. This hybrid distribution model makes the work accessible whilst maintaining the artistic integrity of hand-crafted originals. The combination of practical detail with artistic presentation positions these maps as premium products for discerning customers who value both aesthetic appeal and cartographic accuracy.
Services offered
Hand painted aerial map creationLake District mapsSnowdonia mapsIreland mapsWorld War One battlefield mapsMap retail and distributionWholesale stockist partnershipsCustom map commissions