Our maps started as a simple obsession with landscapes.
What began as a geology project grew into a love for turning real earth data into artwork that captures how a place feels. Today we design maps that remind people of where they come from, where they fell in love, and where they want to go next.
About the founder
Drawing inspiration from the natural world
James Farrell is a PhD geologist who has always felt most at home studying the shapes, textures, and stories carved into the earth.
With over twenty years in digital design, he eventually realized that the same tools used to map the planet could also be used to make art that feels deeply human. In 2019 he founded East of Nowhere to bridge those worlds, creating map based artwork that honors the emotional pull of place. What started as a personal experiment has become a new direction in landscape art, blending science and imagination to help people feel connected to the places they love.
The East of Nowhere Studio
From science to art
In the studio, you will see the process behind that vision come to life. Every map begins with raw elevation data, then is shaped, tested, refined, and colored until it captures not just the terrain but the feeling of it. The studio is where the science becomes art, where the work shifts from technical to emotional. This video gives you a closer look inside that space and the philosophy that drives East of Nowhere forward.
Trusted by map lovers across the planet
Over 50,000 maps sold worldwide
Since launching in 2019, we have shipped more than 50,000 maps to collectors, travelers, gift givers, and map lovers around the world. Our work now lives in homes, studios, offices, and galleries across six continents. Every print purchased represents a place that means something to someone, and we take that trust seriously.
Most importantly, our customers love us.
Our community has shared over 2,400 reviews, and the overwhelming response has earned us a 4.7 star rating. These maps connect people with the places they care about most, and that connection is what keeps collectors coming back.
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