September 2021 Challenge: The Geminos Lakes

[MatteBlack]

Well, I choose the third image down from the top and was able to finally get it started.
So here's the beginnings of what will be the resort villages of The Geminos Lakes.
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WIP_1.jpg

[Diamond]

Ahhh, very cool idea! I see I wasn't the only one who thought 'lakes' when they saw that...

[Kellerica]

Oh, that's cool! I definitely didn't think of lakes.
Welcome to the challenge!

[RenflowerGrapx]

Holy Pencil. I didn't think about lakes! this was surprising for me!
Looking forward to seeing what you will do next because the balance is already great!

[Adfor]

I like that you're taking a more modern approach, I look forward to seeing this progress!

IR

[MatteBlack]

First off, thanks for the positive comments everyone, much appreciated.
Secondly, after looking at my WIP, I realized I had a proportion issue with my village grid layout and the water, they were starting to look more like ponds than lakes. So I went back in and reduced the grid but then I couldn't help but feeling this was just going to look 'OK.' So after some thoughts last week, I decided my new direction was to emulate a 1950s/60s gas station road map. Got lots more to do on it but here's my progress at the moment.
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WIP_2.jpg

[Diamond]

Much improved! I like this new idea/direction.

[MatteBlack]

Well, I made some more progress today an I'm hoping to have it completed tomorrow...maybe.
Remember, "Tuesday's are free wash days with a fill up, so come on down to your local Dragon Oil station and ask for the Firestorm Special!"
WIP_3.jpg

[RenflowerGrapx]

Stunning!! I would buy this as a real place!!

[rdanhenry]

Very impressive. Solid marketing. I'm ready to buy some Dragon Oil.

However, there are a couple of corrections to make before this goes to print. The first "c" in "scenic" is missing. There is an extra "i" in "villages".

I look forward to seeing what will fit in to that area on the right.