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 Map Mural Design Tip You May Not Want to Share
Everyone wants their house to look amazing. They want the interior to pop when guests enter. They want people impressed, maybe talking about the color scheme or furniture style. However, what if there was one design tip you could implement that would leave your guests talking long after they left. You know, something that would […]
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 […]
3 Reasons Custom designed Maps are the Best Gift Ever!
Since we are traveling next week to be part of the Western Design Conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and featuring our great new Jackson Wyoming custom map I thought a conversation about the gift “value” of custom maps would be in order. Once you see the value, you will see why custom maps are the […]
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 […]
9 Secrets Hidden in Every Map (Almost)
It should come as no surprise that often times there are hidden secrets in great works of art, if you know where to look. For instance, the great artist Caravaggio painted “David with the head of Goliath”, featuring his own head in place of Goliath’s as a way to atone for his past crimes. While […]
Introducing…The Vault
Lisa and the team at Great River Arts are thrilled to finally have a way for you to explore her unpublished maps! These are maps Lisa has restored and found great potential in, but hasn’t had the chance to paint them. Please browse and let us know if you have any questions. If one speaks […]
All New Wallpaper Murals!
We are so pleased to partner with one of the best printers of quality wallpaper available in the US! You can order directly from the manufacturer using Lisa’s designs. To Order your free sample you can email Lisa at [email protected] or call us at 406-471-7563! 1) Select your map design 2) Measure your wall allowing […]
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