Daily Bookmarks Series 1

[Vulpes]

Over the past week I challenged myself to draw one book mark a day after work, every day for a week. I ended up stopping at 6 because they fit nicely on a side of A4 and I thought I would post the finished set here. Working on a smaller scale like this really pushed me to think about how I was using the space but also gave me the freedom to experiment with new features/ideas that I might not have attempted for a while in a larger map.

I learnt a lot and I could feel myself improving throughout the week (although I'm still pretty new to this so I imagine, with so much still to learn, it'll feel like that for a while haha). I would definitely recommend others giving bookmarks a go as a fun side project or to get the inspiration flowing, it certainly sparked off lots of ideas for me.

I had a lot of fun and any thoughts and pointers are always appreciated

Each hand-drawn, roughed out in pencil and then inked with some pigment fineliners; each one measures 5.5"x2.5" (so they're pretty small).

Bookmark Series 1.jpg

1. The Cloud Coast
2. The Hallowed Lands
3. Aern in the 5th Era
4. The Sunsplinter Isles
5. South of the Freewater
6. The Strait and Narrow

[Arimel]

Bookmarks are always my favored method for testing new styles. As you said, they do not require as much commitment as a full sized map. These ones look really great. The compass lines in the bottom right one is a really good idea for the book marks as well. When doing open sea ones I always have problems with it looking a bit too empty. Really nice!

[Vulpes]

Bookmarks are always my favored method for testing new styles. As you said, they do not require as much commitment as a full sized map. These ones look really great. The compass lines in the bottom right one is a really good idea for the book marks as well. When doing open sea ones I always have problems with it looking a bit too empty. Really nice!

Thanks! And I know what you mean about 'empty' seas. I have yet to find a way of doing them that I'm fully satisfied with, but it's also something that a little touch of colour might well sort too. Glad you liked them

[ChickPea]

You did a great job with these. It's great to see the set. They look fab.

[TimetoDraw]

Excellent project, well done.

[Vulpes]

You did a great job with these. It's great to see the set. They look fab.

Excellent project, well done.

Thank you both! It was a lot of fun and I'll definitely be doing more in the future

[mapmage]

South of the Freewater is my favorite

[Vulpes]

South of the Freewater is my favorite

Thanks I think I'm going to have a go at a larger map in that more illustrative/storybook style, it was a lot of fun.

[lepracauno]

Very good job! They look perfect for bookmarks!

[Mimine]

Love all those pretty frames! Great job!