Maps, places & observation
Drawing a small map from memory
Choose a familiar area
Begin with a room, a garden or a short stretch of street that you know well. Mark only the features you remember without trying to make the first drawing exact.
Add meaningful landmarks
Include the details you use to recognize the place: a corner, a tree or a change in the paving. These personal points of reference can be more interesting than a complete list of buildings.
Compare with observation
Look at the place again and note what was missing from the first drawing. Keep both versions as a record of how memory selects and simplifies.