Making an Imaginary Illustrated Map Using Rice

An illustration project with my son (age 13)

A rare thing happened not so long ago… my son showed me an idea for an art project he’d like to try (normally I have to bribe my children to do art with me these days) so I played it cool, and agreed to do this project whilst my insides were jumping for joy that he wanted to draw something without me first suggesting it.

The project was a map, using rice. We both made one.

It was super fun and I wanted to I share it here as I thought you may like to try it out yourself, with your children or as a school art project.

Read on to see how we did it.