Cartographers' Guild - Artists & Industry Pros

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The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

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Artists & Industry Pros

On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 10

Published on 09-01-2016 07:15 AM

Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Mike Schley, known to many as the man behind many of the most well known fantasy rpg maps. He has worked for most of the big names.
We asked him 7 questions, as we will in each interview.
And he gave us a very cheeky interview.

Thornwall Map by Mike Schley

1) Tell ...

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On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 9

Published on 08-01-2016 06:23 AM

Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Karl Vesterberg, known to many as Tainotim. He's known for his traditional maps and for city maps in perspective.
We asked him 7 questions, as we will in each interview.

City of Hills by Karl Vesterberg

1) Tell us a little bit about yourself ...

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On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 8

Published on 07-07-2016 04:58 PM

Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Mark Oliva. He's known for his large scale of work and the huge quantity of maps produced for gaming.
We asked him 7 questions, as we will in each interview.

Greipurs Tower by Mark Oliva

1) Tell us a little bit about yourself and ...

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On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 7

Published on 06-02-2016 06:26 AM

Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Jared Blando,
also known as The Red Epic. He's known for his unique style, detail, and creative patterning and textures.
We asked him 7 questions, as we will in each interview.

Hyranden, The Eastern Lands by Jared Blando

1) Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. ...

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On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 6

Published on 05-02-2016 06:21 AM

Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Alyssa Faden. She's known for her very in-depth and detailed city maps. We asked her 7 questions, as we will in each interview.

Katalal City Map by Alyssa Faden for Jeff Dee's Tékumel

1) Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background... and 2) How did you get into mapping?
I'm originally from England and grew up in a city called "Chester;" an old Roman garrison town. I was a geek and a nerd before it was cool to be a geek and a nerd, and liken myself unto having a school life not to dissimilar from Carrie, ...

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On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 5

Published on 04-04-2016 06:59 AM

Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Anna B. Meyer. She's known for her 3d map work. We asked her 7 questions, as we will in each interview.

Southlands (Anna B. Meyer for Kobold Press)

1) Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background...
I'm a long time gamer who grew up in Sweden and started to play D&D back in the early 80's. Played all sorts of RPG's and board ...

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On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 4

Published on 02-29-2016 02:50 AM

Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Julien Labit, known to us all as Ilanthar. He's known for his large scale work and a real breadth of subject matter and style, as well as a ready willingness to try new things and techniques.
We asked him 7 questions, as we will in each interview.

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