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    Wip Empire. Bretonnia & Kislev (Warhammer Fantasy, hand-drawn)

    I decided to start a new topic, because the map I'm just working on is big
    I hope to inspire some people.

    I'd be happy to read your comments too. Maybe I can still draw or plan a map better.

    The map is made for Polish fans of Warhammer Fantasy. The map shows Bretonnia, Empire and Kislev.
    The dimensions of the sheet are 100x70,7cm (B1).


    1. I start with a pencil grid. I use thin (0,2 mm) pencil to draw the contours of coastlines, rivers and to mark the location of major cities.
    Then I calligraph the names of the cities.

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    2. Then I place geographical names on the map (names of provinces, mountains, forests, etc.)

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    Use the compass to plan the letter spacing.
    I'm outlining the letters with a marker to make them more visible. For smaller inscriptions I use banners or ribbons.

    Then I'm marking smaller and less important towns on the map.

    3. I start drawing with a marker in this order: rivers, mountains, forests, the rest.

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    4. It's time to add some details - shading, shoreline, colour the rivers and the sea a little bit

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    5. I am right-handed, so I always start from the top-left so as not to cover my drawing with my hand and not to smudge the ink.

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    6. Haste is not recommended. Draw slowly.
    I often listen to audiobooks while drawing, so I don't get bored.

    ### Latest WIP ###

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    Last but not least...

    While drawing this map, I announced on my Facebook fanpage a fundraiser for the Hospice from my city.
    Pandemic times are difficult and Hospice need more money for disinfectants, masks, gloves etc.
    So far, we have collected about $3,000.


    I wanted to thank you all.

    You inspired me to draw maps.

    Now by drawing maps I can help others.

    That's great.

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    Holy c...!! This is some amazing hand-drawing skill!! It looks absolutely marvelous...pure and simple: it's ART (yes, all in caps ^^).

    And on top of all of that you also collected money for a good cause? Man, that's just amazing!

    Congrats to both of your achievements, you can definitely be proud of yourself!

    Have some Rep.! Edit: apparently I have to spread it around a bit before I can "hit" you again...
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    it's a fanatstic job!

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    After 150 hours I finished!

    Some details:

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    Now it's time for a scan and corrections in the graphical editor.

    And here is the scan

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    Congrats for the wonderful art, hard work and huge dedication, IC !
    Absolutely stunning !

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    Only 150 hours?! That would probably take me 150 days!

    Looks great, but then again, I've become a fan of your work.
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    Truly immense. What an incredible job.

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