Jen is seriously the most inspired creative map-maker I have ever seen. I am a big fan of maps, and I’ve seen a lot of really cool maps, but Jen’s maps are different. She has an incredible ability to take stories, and memories, and moments, and weave them together with locations and researched information to create a truly unique work of art.

I gave Jen a spreadsheet with information about 10 different locations linked to my sister and her fiancée’s life together. She took this spreadsheet of information + a few stories about their life and created the most beautiful detailed meaningful personal map I’ve ever seen. We are giving it to my sister & her soon-to-be husband this weekend as a wedding gift and I can’t wait to see their reaction. A million thanks to Jen for creating the best wedding gift ever!! 💜

We started off just wanting a map for our wedding invitation, but liked it so much, we had Jen design a whole bunch of other stuff for our wedding, too! Everybody loved it.

Jen made images for our wedding invitations and also produced a fun and functional city map that we published on our wedding website and will print for our guests.

The images for our invitations were made very tastefully, she worked with us to capture the style we’re aiming for with our wedding themes.

The map that Jen generated is excellent and participating in the creative process with her was lots of fun. She met with us to understand our personalities and what we were looking to accomplish for us and our guests. Then she drew a map with neat and customized images that captured both perfectly.

Highly recommend for custom art – thank you Jen!

I found Jen on Google from the other side of the world and had a wonderful experience working with her from day one.

She was prompt in responding to questions and made sure we had an opportunity to meet virtually so that we could discuss what I wanted.

She was very patient when I was slow to reply, and very accommodating when making changes that I requested.

Her artwork was beautiful and detailed, and exceeded expectations.

We now have a memento of our first home and neighbourhood that we will treasure forever.

Jen, thank you again!

Thank you Jen for the incredible job on the map you made! You were so easy to work with and we love the final creation! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautifully designed map. It has tons of details and will also be a handy map of the area for our guests!

Jen made this process so easy. Her attention to detail, and understanding of our timeline and budgetary needs really made this feel like a true personal service. Jen stayed in touch at every point along the way, providing us an incredible final result that will be resonate through our entire town.

I found Jen via Instagram, and could not be more grateful to the internet for leading her to me! My fiance and I worked with her to create a unique and personal map for our wedding guests for our wedding weekend. Jen was super on top of things from day one, super patient with us when we were delayed with replies, and created a beautiful work of art that we will cherish forever. She also went above and beyond when sending us the final product to ensure it would be printed on the proper size of paper to best present it, recommended types of frames, etc. It made us feel so comfortable with our plan for printing it. Thank you, Jen – very grateful!

Jen did a fantastic job with the map she created for my daughter’s wedding gift.

I reached out to her to help tell the story of how my daughter and son-in-law met and how the two families ended up at their destination wedding.

The process from start to finish was fun and easy.

The amount of detail she was able to put into the map was so impressive, and once she added the color to the initial proof, the whole story of the relationship and two families came to life.

The result was stunning, whimsical, and a piece of art that brings a smile to your face.

We will provide her with job security for a bit while she makes maps for the rest of our family 🙂

I ordered a mini-map for my girlfriend for Christmas to commemorate our first date! We had a unique story and locations and after chatting with Jen I received a sketch for the perfect map! She was so attentive to the details and incorporated them perfectly! Was also such a quick process after our zoom call. Could not recommend her maps more!

Jen was amazing to work with and created more than a colorful map- she created a work of art that will be cherished by our family for years to come.

Her illustrations and personal touches made the map come alive. Jen is an artist and a map maker, but more importantly- she is a storyteller. Her maps are the stuff of memories. The streets and alleyways of her maps help you find your way back to a place and time that hold meaning and bring joy. I feel so lucky to have discovered Steady Hand Maps and look forward to working with Jen again in the future. It was a fantastic experience!!

I came across Jen via the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article about hand drawn maps. Everything about her style and artistic choices instantly resonated with me. I’d been looking to buy or commission a piece of art for my husband for his birthday or our anniversary and I knew right away this was it.

I reached out to Jen via her website. I was delighted when she responded and we set up a time to discuss the process, price, size, and timeline. After that initial conversation, which was fabulous, I went to work detailing all the things I wanted to include on the map. I chose major events starting with the first date through the birth and first two years with our son. Jen and I talked through the events and imagery in detail to make sure we were aligned. I think we connected via phone three times and the rest we did via detailed email (which worked well for me). The process took a while but only because I needed to pause briefly, which was totally ok with Jen. I liked how she listened to what I wanted and the story behind each choice. If there was any ambiguity, she brought it up so we could discuss it. I appreciated the care she took in asking questions and getting the details right.

The initial proof blew me away. It was all there. After my first review, the edits and suggestions I had Jen quickly incorporated. The colored proof stopped me in my tracks and I’m glad I opted for that addition – Jen had captured nuances and brought everything to life. This truly was an amazing experience. My husband was left speechless by the finished piece. I love the fact our son will be able to see and know our story through this piece of exceptional art.

Jen made a map celebrating my mother’s 70th birthday. The detail and thoughtful design were a beautiful representation of my mom’s life. It has become a staple piece in her house and brings back so many wonderful memories.

I’m incredibly grateful for Jen and her creativity. She brought to life an incredible birthday gift for my brother — a customize map of his living and golfing life. It was special. Jen was able to take some of my half-baked ideas and create an artistic and beautiful story.

I read about Jen’s maps on a WSJ article https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-paper-map-sales-are-booming-11674164824

I contacted Jen and in less than a month, had a beautiful wedding gift to give to a friend.

Jen is easy to work with. She was able to create something unique and interesting in a quick turnaround time frame.

I recommend you check out her offers.

My wife was blown away with the level of detail and personal information that was included in the relationship map that Jen drew for my 15 year anniversary. Jen was great to work with. Quick turnarounds and delivered an awesome product. I would absolutely recommend her!

Jen is seriously the most inspired creative map-maker I have ever seen. I am a big fan of maps, and I’ve seen a lot of really cool maps, but Jen’s maps are different. She has an incredible ability to take stories, and memories, and moments, and weave them together with locations and researched information to create a truly unique work of art.

I gave Jen a spreadsheet with information about 10 different locations linked to my sister and her fiancée’s life together. She took this spreadsheet of information + a few stories about their life and created the most beautiful detailed meaningful personal map I’ve ever seen. We are giving it to my sister & her soon-to-be husband this weekend as a wedding gift and I can’t wait to see their reaction. A million thanks to Jen for creating the best wedding gift ever!! 💜

We started off just wanting a map for our wedding invitation, but liked it so much, we had Jen design a whole bunch of other stuff for our wedding, too! Everybody loved it.

Jen made images for our wedding invitations and also produced a fun and functional city map that we published on our wedding website and will print for our guests.

The images for our invitations were made very tastefully, she worked with us to capture the style we’re aiming for with our wedding themes.

The map that Jen generated is excellent and participating in the creative process with her was lots of fun. She met with us to understand our personalities and what we were looking to accomplish for us and our guests. Then she drew a map with neat and customized images that captured both perfectly.

Highly recommend for custom art – thank you Jen!

I found Jen on Google from the other side of the world and had a wonderful experience working with her from day one.

She was prompt in responding to questions and made sure we had an opportunity to meet virtually so that we could discuss what I wanted.

She was very patient when I was slow to reply, and very accommodating when making changes that I requested.

Her artwork was beautiful and detailed, and exceeded expectations.

We now have a memento of our first home and neighbourhood that we will treasure forever.

Jen, thank you again!

Thank you Jen for the incredible job on the map you made! You were so easy to work with and we love the final creation! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautifully designed map. It has tons of details and will also be a handy map of the area for our guests!