J's Inkman Experiment thread

[Chashio]

I read this: "Within the confines of this concept, are there some sort of forces that would allow for the emotion of these stellar and lunar bodies?"

[J.Edward]

I've been messing around with my old Nesindra III map.
Hopefully it will get finished up soon. One more project cleared away.
I already noticed some errors that cropped up from expanding a selection that I'll have to fix. Drats.

Nesindra III crop
Nesindra update 2018.jpg

[Mouse]

This is a bit unusual for you, John?

Looks good, though

[ThomasR]

Your coastal skills are something I admire (among others). They really give your maps a certain flair that's unique. Plus the color theme is a real good choice !

[Ilanthar]

Oooh, I forgot this... As usual, looking forward to see your next steps on this!

[J.Edward]

For some reason, that image looks really low rez... not sure why.
I'll have to add another later today.

This is a bit unusual for you, John?

Looks good, though

Well, maybe it is. I did this sort of map more in the past.
I would always become slightly disenchated before finishing ones like this though.
Which is partly why there aren't any posted.

Your coastal skills are something I admire (among others). They really give your maps a certain flair that's unique. Plus the color theme is a real good choice !

Thanks Thomas
I'd say the act of drawing coastlines is probably one of the things I have spent the most time on over the years.

Oooh, I forgot this... As usual, looking forward to see your next steps on this!

I got some inspiration from your recent Eldoran astronomical view . This will have some decorative stuff around the hemispheres.

I'm trying to add some simple mountains in there in a style that looks ok with this simplistic style.
Ran through 4 or 5 versions and didn't like how they looked.
I'm also trying out a new font.

[Kellerica]

YEEEEEES. BRING ON THE DARKNESS.

I second Thomas, BTW, I have too have admired your coastlines for years!

[J.Edward]

YEEEEEES. BRING ON THE DARKNESS.

I second Thomas, BTW, I have too have admired your coastlines for years!

You hold your own with coastlines.

Here's a little update.. more of a teaser, really.
Trying out a new font on this one.
And going for a subdued and simpler terrain style.
Not sure If I'm gonna try to get rivers and lakes in there..
I'm thinking not, as it would make it too busy.
Nesindra III crop2.jpg

[Ilanthar]

That's a good teaser, I'd say !
I like the way you're playing with contrasts on those.

[jshoer]

I like the simplified style, and the inverted colors!

The font looks cool. It reminds me of midcentury pulp movie titles.