Category Archives: travel

San Francisco

Posted on March 30, 2013 by mariko jesse

I’m in San Francisco this week, just strolling in the sunshine…along the Embarcadero…to the ballpark, to watch the game. Loving it. Go Giants!

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Conde Nast Traveller map

Posted on March 23, 2013 by mariko jesse

I’ve just seen the April issue of Conde Nast Traveller UK and am super happy with my illustration. I tried a fun, loose and brightly-coloured style for this map of Amsterdam.

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Porto, Portugal

Posted on February 15, 2013 by mariko jesse

I was in Porto last weekend, and loved its faded charm. It’s run-down, but in a delightful way. We had tea at the Majestic Cafe…and I had a very tasty eggtart, with toasted almonds on the top.I love the blue … Continue reading →

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map of Mull & Iona

Posted on January 12, 2013 by mariko jesse

I create maps quite regularly for the travel section of the CSMA Club magazine in the UK. They feature places to stay, things to see, and often lovely local edible specialities. Here’s a map I did for them of a … Continue reading →

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canelé bordelais

Posted on September 15, 2012 by mariko jesse

A canelé is the speciality pastry of Bordeaux, invented in the 18th century. It’s flavoured with vanilla and rum, with a dark caramelised crust and soft custardy centre. I tried as many different ones as possible over one weekend in … Continue reading →

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weekend in Paris

Posted on August 25, 2012 by mariko jesse

A quick trip across the channel, and a weekend in Paris in August. Lovely. This is the view from our hotel, right in the centre of Saint Germain des Pres, on the left bank. Not many shops were open, it … Continue reading →

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Venice trip

Posted on July 28, 2012 by mariko jesse

A few days in Venice is enough to make anyone happy! It was hot (so hot!) and sunny every day, and I saw beautiful paintings in churches, famous vistas, and even had time to sit on our hotel terrace and … Continue reading →

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Istanbul trip

Posted on July 15, 2012 by mariko jesse

A few weeks ago I went to Istanbul and was amazed at the changes since my last visit twenty years ago. The sun shone, the Bosphorus sparkled, everyone was super friendly, and it was magical…I loved the subtle shades and … Continue reading →

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printmaking workshops

Posted on June 30, 2012 by mariko jesse

I gave several printmaking workshops recently, at an International school in Hong Kong. I showed the students various techniques for mono-printing (handy as no presses are needed) and we used the table surfaces to print from.I encouraged them to experiment … Continue reading →

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LOKL cafe map

Posted on June 23, 2012 by mariko jesse

I was commissioned to create a decorative sight-seeing map of Kuala Lumpur, for LOKL, a boutique coffee shop there. The brief was for it to be colourful, fun, a bit modern-retro, and to show all the great things to do … Continue reading →

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