Unfinished B&W Regional Map for a novel

[Warlin]

Back after a long absence and all happy to find this friendly place, even if I am a little ashamed not to participate more ...
A map running, blocked in its final phase by lack of response from its sponsor. An uncompleted commission then ...
I would like to have your opinion on what could be improved and find some inspiration on how to evoke meadow, marsh and maquis while avoiding overloading.

Cheers,
Warlin.

NovelMapUnfinished.jpg

[LizardInk]

This is really lovely! I like the mountains particularly, and am interested to see this one develop.

[ThomasR]

Ravi de te revoir par ici The map is spectacular ! If I had one nitpick it would be about the sea and the shore waves. They are a bit strong, maybe lower their opacity or put a light grey sea underneath... The river and coastal details are awesome as are your forests !

[ChickPea]

Great to see you back mapping again, Warlin. You're off to a fantastic start. The lineart is very striking.

[MistyBeee]

That's a fantastic start, and a shame your commissionner is giving up ! I love the deatils on the coastline : tiny cliffs and beaches are very cool.
And welcome back, Warlin ! Hope to see more soon

[rdanhenry]

I like those northern cliffs and canyons. I think the next thing to consider is probably whether you want to stick to filling out all the terrain types or start in on adding artificial features like regional names, cities, and roads. Because, if you're going to include inhabitants, I think you've got enough terrain detail done.

[Warlin]

This is really lovely! I like the mountains particularly, and am interested to see this one develop.

Thanks LizardInk. I'll certainly develop it after a while. Another commission is on its final stage and I have to finish it before.

Ravi de te revoir par ici The map is spectacular ! If I had one nitpick it would be about the sea and the shore waves. They are a bit strong, maybe lower their opacity or put a light grey sea underneath... The river and coastal details are awesome as are your forests !

Thanks Thomas for the prize and the advice. I'll try to put a grey sea underneath the shore Waves.

Great to see you back mapping again, Warlin. You're off to a fantastic start. The lineart is very striking.

Thanks ChickPea. Allways a pleasure to Map and to see you there supporting us .

That's a fantastic start, and a shame your commissionner is giving up ! I love the deatils on the coastline : tiny cliffs and beaches are very cool.
And welcome back, Warlin ! Hope to see more soon

Thanks MistyBee. I wish i could show you other commission work sooner. And all this details take so much time that i fear to be to long to achieve them...

I like those northern cliffs and canyons. I think the next thing to consider is probably whether you want to stick to filling out all the terrain types or start in on adding artificial features like regional names, cities, and roads. Because, if you're going to include inhabitants, I think you've got enough terrain detail done.

Good point rdanhenry. I have to insert all the labels and city icons to see what terrain details are necessary.

Cheers.

[Ilanthar]

Those pointy adamant mountains & fluffy forests are fantastic. I agree with Thomas about the shores waves (but very well drawn!).
Very glad to see you back!

[Warlin]

Those pointy adamant mountains & fluffy forests are fantastic. I agree with Thomas about the shores waves (but very well drawn!).
Very glad to see you back!

Thanks Ilanthar.
Here is un update of this map after some terrain features done. I'll probably finish this one the next week, once the labels and frame done.
Cheers.
Warlin.
NovelMapUnfinished.jpg

[Naima]

This looks great.