Map contours reminisces of crinkly yellow handmade parchments that encoded the geography of the world according to travelers and adventurers. Maps would often contain imaginary locations to account for scams or islands bestowed upon loving wives. So what is really real then? This painting is created with premium quality materials. The canvas is acid-free with titanium coating from Fine Art . Special Holbein paints from Tokyo, Japan are used for the more unique shades. These are blended with Artist Acrylics from Winsor & Newton, Pebeo, Brustro, Royal & Langnickel and Camlin. The painting is then coated with UV protection and Japanese Design Coat varnish to keep the painting clean and fresh.