How to Convert a Map to a Sketch Using the Computer

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   Go to your favorite mapping site. Bring up a map of the directions or location that you want to render as a sketched map. Take a screenshot of it. Here, a screenshot of Tumwater Falls Park has been taken.
   
   
   
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   Open the map screenshot in a software program that supports layers. Suitable programs capable of doing this include: Photoshop, GIMP, Paint Shop Pro. Inkscape also supports layers.
   • Another free program for would-be artists is MyPaint.
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   Add a layer above the map screenshot. Then reduce the visibility of the map screenshot.
   
   
   
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   Be sure that after reducing the opacity of the map screenshot, you go back to the other layer to do your sketching on.
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   Draw in the parts of the screen that you want to use. Be sure to add some obvious reference points in your sketch.
   
   
   
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   Periodically, while drawing the sketch, hide the layer of the screenshot to check your progress.
   
   
   
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   Once complete, share your results. You can either print them off or send them to people by email.