Valerys (commission)

[Voolf]

Long time since my last post here. I do not have time for maps as I used to ;(

Here is a commission I did recently for a private client.
A map made in the style of Durigon, which client was very fond of.
It is quite atypical map, as the world is comprised of seven huge "valleys" so to speak etched in the surface.
The world above them is uncharted.
It looks kind of like a huge dungeon, but it is not

Map of Valerys_CG.jpg

Cheers
Rafal

[GrimFinger]

1. The way that you denote the various points of interest reveals considerable mastery. It's really well done, here.

2. The light squarish/rectangular borders surrounding the text entries for the points of interest are a relatively simple concept executed particularly well. They also help to make for an excellent mitigation of white space.

3. You incorporate textual variety effectively and in a precise manner. Different sizes of fonts, some with an white edge/highlight to them, and others with no edge/highlight, different kinds of fonts, some text is curved, some text is straight - lots of visual variety on display in this map, and it all blends well and enhances the overall look of the map.

4. Various small symbols underscore the professionalism and eye for detail that went into this map. A triangle, a square inside of a square, a keep, gates, and a circle that seems to extend beyond a square, but with the square's corners still showing - there's so much subtlety in artistic form in play on this map.

5. And the bottom and right edges, that's how the viewer is informed of distance on this map. That's a clever visual trick.

6. The terrain, itself, such as in the Valley of Wind (but not limited, thereto), it's just lovely stuff.

7. A map like this is very relaxing to just sit and look at. Nothing about it puts the eye off.

[Turambar]

Really beautiful and unique map. This world reminds me of C.S Lewis' portrayal of Mars in Out of the Silent Planet.

[ThomasR]

Your grey toned maps are always so beautiful annd the original depiction is a plus. Always glad to see you back Rafal

[Ilanthar]

Splendid work Rafal! Very original land that you rendered very well. And you have such a cool way to display illustrative close-ups here and there!