Cuttac (WIP)

[KMAlexander]

So, I don't usually share my process or my own maps and so on—let's change that! I was struggling with writing today and figured I'd jump into a world map as a creative exercise.

I'm calling it Cuttac for the time being. I'll update this thread as I delve further. Here are my "hand-drawn" (mac, PS, cheap Huion tablet) beginnings...

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[KMAlexander]

Messing with some "ocean" depth color stuff.
Not totally sure I'll stick with this—not sure it represents what I want properly.

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[Falconius]

Not totally sure I'll stick with this—not sure it represents what I want properly.

If you mean the general underwater land formations I think it works pretty darn well. They show the shape and are yet at the same time mysteriously unspecific, like they are obscured by water even. I swear Ive seen satellite photos that look like that area in the gulf on the lower right between those islands (left and right).

[swiss]

Looks good so far. I like the detail of the coastlines. The shallows look good but I assume you're going to add that to the left island chain too, otherwise it draws attention to itself

[Frost Birch]

I like it so far. You use a drawing tablet you said but what program? Photoshop or GIMP? I use GIMP myself. I need a tablet to draw with. using a mouse is frustrating.

FB.

[Azélor]

Nice coastlines.

[KMAlexander]

If you mean the general underwater land formations I think it works pretty darn well.

I appericate that. We'll see what I decide. I have an idea for a series I'm mulling over and this map helps me work though some ideas. Trying to figure out if this is the map for those ideas or if this isn't more of an exploration for fun.

Looks good so far. I like the detail of the coastlines. The shallows look good but I assume you're going to add that to the left island chain too, otherwise it draws attention to itself

Thanks, swiss. And yeah, I'm just testing it out on the right. I feel like I'm too macro and I'd like to get a little more detailed.

You use a drawing tablet you said but what program?

Photoshop.

This is my first true foray with a tablet. I'm liking it. But I'm pretty proficient with a mouse. I'd really like to get my hands on an Apple Pencil. I'm wagering I'd love that.

Nice coastlines.

Thanks!

[KMAlexander]

Here's a more detailed approach to the oceans, I think I like it more.

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[KMAlexander]

BTW - I never want to hide my process. I'm using Kyle's Concept Brushes (Clouds). Then applying some opacity shifts, each color is on its own layer..

[Kellerica]

Nice work so far, very organic looking coastlines. Glad to see you post a WIP, I look forward to seeing where you take this.