Codename "LEX" (commissioned city WIP)

[Tom]

Hello everybody!
I'm working on a city map that was commissioned, can't reveal much at the moment, but I want to share the progress with you.
It's a big piece inspired by the city of Costantinople/Byzanthium/Istanbul, I never did something so big, and it will be a real challenge!
The deadline is in few months so I HAVE to finish it (not like the other quazillion maps I've started..)

This was the reference for the style: https://www.cartographersguild.com/a...2&d=1614093077

Here's the client sketch (with numbers for landmarks and stuff)
00.PNG

This is my starting plan
LEX00.jpg

And this is the current situation
LEX02.jpg

Wish me good luck, I'll keep you posted!

[joaodafi]

Looking instresting already, what software are you using?

[Tom]

Photoshop with an xp pen tablet

[Kellerica]

Looking good so far! Seems like it's going to be a pretty big one, though. Glad you're sharing it, looking forward to seeing it process!

[Tom]

Small update, slow and steady...
LEX04.jpg

[wdmartin]

Nice. Looks like a lot of work. Stay strong!

[Tom]

2/3 done, now the high wealth districts!
LEX05.jpg

[epson]

This looks very promising, keep grinding!

[Tom]

I reworked some areas, the main lineart is almost finished (I will add roof details later on)

LEX06.jpg

[Tom]

Ok, the main lineart it's done, lots of details missing (vegetation, terrain, markets tents and stuff..) but it's time to start coloring!
These colors are placeholder, but the palette should be mediterranenan
LEX09.jpg