Id go crazy working like that! I'd need to know both versions are as perfect as possible thats why i started with digital and then I'll convert that to the physical globe as both have their merits
Id go crazy working like that! I'd need to know both versions are as perfect as possible thats why i started with digital and then I'll convert that to the physical globe as both have their merits
I have gone a little crazy... just a little...Originally Posted by vorropohaiah
Honestly, working my continents by hand with a free form artistic feeling was a really great way to produce continents with a lot of character. Obsessing over every little bit, energy flows of the lines and all sorts of weird thought patterns allowed me to think differently about map making and world design and get out of the box a little bit. Also, you get a bit more of that "creator god" vibe going when you make everything with your hands. You can look at every little detail and know that you made it, no computer algorithm or assistance required.
That feeling seems to be diminishing in the art world, so we have to design our projects to keep us inspired.
That is how I do it anyways.
Last edited by Vigilus; 07-31-2016 at 01:47 PM.
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So, this is an official restart to this project. I was away, mainly due to work and more importantly the birth of my son, Henri. Fatherhood is great! He's 25 weeks, happy and healthy and very interested in daddy's globe project (one of his favorite toys). As an overview, I've started my work rhythm again, getting ready to do a 3d scan and import the file into google earth as a preliminary project. The first thing I have to do is finish painting the project, adding depth to the oceans to meld the ocean into the land via a little artistic wizardry (time + obsession + attention to detail!). Once this part of the project is finished I'll get the scan in for some really great planetary pictures. Thanks go to Vorropohaia for his help, and to the guild as a whole. Pictures of the artistic process involving the coastline to follow soon. Have a great day everyone!
Here is the current work in progress:
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Each area of the planet is receiving incredible detail, telling a story without needing words. It's coming along, this final ocean touch is the critical component that just hits your eyes, tying it all together. This is a very rewarding part of the project, albeit very tedious at times, so I'm hitting this a few times a week for a few hours. The area of the globe for the picture on the left was about 16-20ish hours of work. I am not done with the total area on the right picture, more needs to be done!
Last edited by Vigilus; 07-07-2017 at 06:10 PM.
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