So if you snoop around Great River Arts long enough, you are bound to come across a section on our website called “The Vault.” A look at the maps in this section can be a bit puzzling. There are no custom maps. There are no hand painted maps. There is not an antique map reproduction […]
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Give the Gift of the Old West
Whether you live in a place like Kalispell, Montana, or a metropolis like New York City, there is something about the Old West that inspires us. It’s always been that way right? Perhaps it is the rugged nature of the wilderness that is somehow beautiful in its own way. Maybe it is the history of […]
5 People That Would Love a Hand Painted Map Gift
You can smell cinnamon in the aisles at your favorite department store. Green and red are beginning to pop up inconspicuously. Christmas has a way of sneaking up on you. before you know it, you will go into marathon gift buying mode, scrambling purchase something meaningful for the people you love. Well, this year, why […]
5 Places in Your Home That Need a Custom Historical Map
Today we are going to take a look at the best locations in your home for you to display your custom historical map. Some of these might surprise you. But I promise there is a method to the madness so hang in there. If you follow the basic premise that historical maps are meant to […]
Every Home Needs a Map, Here’s Why
If you have a house, it needs a map. Correction, whether you rent or own, your home needs a map. They are aesthetically pleasing, and always evoke a sense of nostalgia. Yet, if you have kids, a good historical map is indispensable. Let’s face it, our school system is not what it used to be. […]
Prester John
What do you do during the Holy Crusade when your kingdom is threatened by potential Muslim invasion? You call upon the help of a mythical Christian priest/king of course. That was the case in the 1100s. When relations got tense, and the Turks threatened to invade the Crusader Kingdoms under the leadership of Imad ad-din […]
The Pig War of 1859
Not only are pigs a great source of food, they can also be a great source of trouble. Take for instance the Pig War that started in the mid-1800s. The incident was centered around the Treaty of 1846. As it happened, there were land disputes between the United States and Great Britain concerning the land that lay west […]
Audrey Hepburn Proves a Silk Scarf is the Perfect Gift for any Woman!
At Great River Arts, we are known for maps. We make beautiful, custom, hand painted historical maps featuring locations around the globe. We also produce custom maps of various sizes, according to the order placed. However, now we also produce custom silk scarves. That’s right, the same beautiful maps and locations featured on Great River […]
Silk Charmeuse Scarves and Fusion Scarf Design
Some Fast Facts about our amazing scarves…. The ink used for the charmeuse scarves is called HDR (high dynamic range) pigments. These inks have been tested to last over 200 years. We recommend hand washing and steam ironing the scarves. Donnalee Dunne, our printer, is an artist and retired faculty from the California State University Fresno who and taught computer […]
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