February 2019 Challenge: Kanoba

[J.Edward]

This is already stunning!!! Man, when you're onto something, that's very impressive - and I'm repeating myself fast!

Thanks Ilanthar
It's always appreciated when you're doing a big project. It helps keep ya going.

J.Edward, you are starting to make me feel like a slacker. But what you have so far, is beautiful. I like the soft coloring of it, and the parchment feel. This map is going to be one for the books. I'm looking forward to seeing more!

Thanks Storm
I'm putting a lot into it.
I need to check with Thomas and see about a few things I want to add.

I find this comical, you have so much brilliant detail jam packed in this piece, and refer to the progress as "mundane", HA! I don't know if I have enough words to express how much I admire your style, J.E.

Thanks Adfor
I've always struggled with mood shifts where art's concerned.

The amount of detail you get done so fast is amazing! I love your color choices so far!

Thanks Domino
I'm getting a little better at the effect of detail with less lines.
I still have a long way to go.

This is < expletive deleted > AWESOME, man. The color, even this initial pass at it, really makes the details stand out and gives depth to the whole thing.
I feel ya, man. This is me as well.

I'm glad I did get more done early.
Commissions are about to pull me away.

So beautifull... How long did you take to make it ? Is it already finished?

I am so slow lol , I took 9 hours only to make a small portion of map and not even finished...

It's been more time than I planned. Not sure on the hour count, but it's easily been a week solid, or close to it.
No, not done. Getting closer, but still a ways off.

It's two days or so, and I'm still speachless. 'started to comment at least 10 times and I just can't imagine anything but "wooow". Even the typography is perfect.
Your maps are always my fav, but it's even better to follow your process

Thank you Beee
I am a fan of yours, as you know.
I always find it such a pleasure to see how each of as at the Guild does what we do.
We all work so differently, at least in some things.

So its time to start commenting on all these great maps popping up in the challenge.....

What can I say? I always love seeing your work. On a whole, your work always impresses me and this is no exception. The only thing that kills me is that you are able to get so much done in such a short time. What you've done with this so far would likely take me weeks if not months. Then again, if I didn't procrastinate so much....

Thanks GW I procrastinate in other areas, like my taxes.

We don't know what to say anymore... it's such a great job! And so fast. You're really on another planet! My only regret: the very damaged scroll... It gives a real atmosphere to the whole thing, which is very good, but in quick reading, my eyes have been trapped several times by folds or holes. (but well, I say that, because you have to say something... otherwise, the word "perfect" loses its value because it is used too often to describe your work)

Thanks Joel
The old worn nature was a thing I considered when I started.
I probably wouldn't have chosen this much, but Thomas wanted a Harlasea look, and I had been trying for more wear on Harlasea.

Here's a few progress shots.
I'll put my wip pic in a new post so it shows accurately in the scraper.
Kanoba wip 01a-09[red].jpg--->Kanoba wip 01a-11[red].jpg--->Kanoba wip 01a-13[red].jpg