Travel
Drawings
by Heinz Meier
Heinz Meier is a Swiss American architect who loved to document his travels with beautiful drawings. Heinz now lives with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's and can no longer draw, but loves to share his drawings with you.
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What survived the fire
Heinz and his wife Ruth's home was destroyed in the January 2025 wildfire in Pacific Palisades. But most of his drawings survived in an underground safe.
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THE SKETCHES
Bring the ancient architecture of Bhutan to life on your walls with this drawing that Heinz made on a trip taken in 2005. This is one of a few times that Heinz traveled outside of the European countries with which he was more familiar. The Punakha Dzong is a palace that serves as both an administrative center and home to Buddhist monks.
Bhutan’s Punakha Dzong
Traveling to the East Coast in 1998, Heinz drew this intricate sketch of the Mayflower II, a reproduction of the original ship, on display in Plymouth Harbor.
From a group tour in Bhutan to a quiet moment with his sketchbook, Heinz found a way to capture Punakha Dzong in his own way.
The Mayflower II
Traveling to the East Coast in 1998, Heinz drew this intricate sketch of the Mayflower II, a reproduction of the original ship, on display in Plymouth Harbor.
Gallery
View full gallery →A favorite drawing every Christmas
For more than 25 years, Heinz turned one drawing a year into a Christmas card for family and friends.
Share the beauty of Swiss history with these premium fine art greeting cards, featuring an intricately detailed original sketch of the historic Habsburg Castle by Heinz. Perfect for any occasion, these elegant cards are a thoughtful gift for history buffs, travel lovers, and art enthusiasts.
Beyond sharing a heartfelt message, your purchase makes a difference. 10% of every purchase goes to a nonprofit serving people with Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.
• Material: 14.77 oz/yd² (350 g/m²) paperboard
• Sizes: 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
• Product weight: Small: 0.39 oz (11 g)
• Comes with a complimentary envelope
Heinz' drawing of the Pont du Gard aqueduct on a classic greeting card.! Envelope included.
• Material: 14.77 oz/yd² (350 g/m²) paperboard
• Sizes: 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
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Explore Fine Art Prints
Museum-quality, made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
A beautiful architectural sketch of Habsburg Castle, originally drawn by architect Heinz Meier during one of his travels.
This piece captures the character of a remarkable place through the eyes of an architect.
Printed on thick, matte fine art paper with a soft, elegant finish, each print preserves the character and detail of Heinz’s original sketch while making it easy to display and enjoy.
**Print details**
* Museum-quality fine art print
* Thick matte paper
* Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
* Paper weight: 189 g/m²
* Opacity: 94%
* ISO brightness: 104%
* Paper sourced from Japan
A little piece of architectural history, drawn from a journey and made to be kept.
Heinz Meier’s 2016 sketch of Half Dome captures the grandeur of Yosemite with simple, confident lines. Heinz visited Yosemite many times throughout his life, including this trip with his wife, Ruth. Earlier journeys were family trips with their sons, Thomas and Philip, who created MeierZ to preserve and share their father’s artwork.
Printed on quality matte paper and presented with a smooth white mat board and semi-hardwood alder frame, this piece carries both the beauty of Yosemite and a part of the Meier family story.
**Print details**
* Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
* Paper weight: 189 g/m²
* Opacity: 94%
* ISO brightness: 104%
* Paper sourced from Japan
Merch
Fun ways to bring Heinz’ artwork into your everyday life!
Sport Heinz' whimsical drawing of this French castle on a thick, structured tee shirt that’s also super soft and breathable. The unisex garment-dyed is 100% ring-spun cotton.
Sip your morning coffee, or evening tea, from the relaxing Greek Island of Santorini! Sturdy and glossy, with a vivid print that will withstand the microwave and dishwasher.
• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.8″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.2″ (8.2 cm) in diameter
• Lead and BPA-free material
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
Protect your phone with Parisian style, using this durable, dual-layered case. The outer shell is made of impact-resistant polycarbonate, while the inner lining sports TPU lining for maximum impact absorption.
• Polycarbonate outer shell
• Thermoplastic Polyurethane TPU inner liner
• Dual-layer protection
• Precisely aligned port openings
• Induction charging compatible
• Blank product sourced from Korea
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