Hunting Prince Dracula map

[TimPaul]

I was hired to do the map for a young adult novel coming out in a few weeks. Hunting Prince Dracula. This was a fun and challenging map to do, since I had 1 page to do both a map of the area, and map showing the locations of events in the Castle.

They had suggested doing the castle as floor plans, but since there's 4 floors to Castle Bran, that wouldn't really work on one page. So I suggested a 3D drawing of the castle, with locations marked out, and the map of the area in the background.

The author loves it. I was happy because I got a chance to do something different. While I love drawing mountains, and sometimes endless forests, it's always nice to break things up.

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[Meshon]

Oh yeah, that is an amazing map, I feel like it fits the context perfectly. Actually I'm really inspired by the composition, with a detailed location in the foreground and then a small-scale area map in the background. If only I didn't have four-plus other maps underway...

But thanks for sharing it, and the inspiration. Well done!

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[Creativetides]

Cool map I get a this could feature in some old Chest in a castle feel

[- JO -]

Very beautiful castle! And congratulations! The transition between the castle and the map is really very well done!

[Voolf]

Castle Bran!, looks awesome. Nice job. I was trying to draw Bran last year, but i could not wrap my head around how to start drawing a castle.
This one is really cool.

[Wired]

No wonder the author loved it: this is gorgeous!

[J.Edward]

Splendid job on this Tim
Wonderful feel to this one.

[niekell]

TimPaul that is a very well crafted blend of isometric, x-ray (tunnels), area/regional map, and heraldry. I think as far as recipes for an awe inspiring picture go you've pretty much nailed it for me. Well done.

[TimPaul]

WOW. Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all the comments.

It was very tricky. Especially trying to get the tunnels, without them looking like trenches. There was a lot of other elements the author suggested, but thankfully the author and the editors would take my advice about removing some elements, so that it wasn't as cluttered or messy.

[DanielHasenbos]

The others have already said it, but this is amazing! It's wonderful how you managed to blend the regional map and the castle view together. Great work!