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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