The Cragspers

[J.Edward]

Imho, what makes you a great cartographer is that every time I look at one of your map, I travel.
There is some kind of melancholy that drags me in, like some place where I used to wander in another time/life.
Chapeau bas monsieur l'artiste

Thanks Robin
Maybe it's the intention or feeling carrying through, as I imagine loads of scenarios and places while I'm working on these.
Stuck at a desk, but wanting to wander through other places...

Oh yeah, I can just imagine that you're "mundane" maps are just absolutely terrible.

They could be ;P

THAT'S his secret guys !

I bet he has hundreds maps on his hard drive that if we see, we'll be like "Hey man, fine map, i like the grass" kinda thing (:

Jokes aside. Beautifly rendered scenery and I love what fol2dol said. Totaly agree.

hehe, you might not even like the grass

Maybe, except I'd still be like "Man, why can't I get my grass to look that good." He he.

Seriously though, I already said it was outstanding as usual, but fol2dol nailed it. There is always something magical about J's maps, and I always look forward to seeing them.

I'm glad people enjoy them.

Geez, this is an awesome piece! Only just discovered it, and I think it already claimed a slot in my 2019 top 5!

Gorgeous work!!

Thank you Pieter

With this one, I just have the feeling you invite us in your map. We're usually from a further, higher point of view, but this one is so terribly immersive. A window to Nhyn.
I'll change the way I name you from J. to G. And. you. know. why.

hehe, I am truly just J
Thanks Beee
I've been working on more lower perspective pieces lately.
I just finished some work that was lower, almost side view.

From what I understand, you make this kind of map to relax from the other illustrations you draw for commissions?... I don't know what to say except that you really have an incredible talent!!!
As I said elsewhere, this illustration is really beautiful ! Bravo and thank you for sharing it with us!

Thanks Joel
Yeah, sort of. There is a sort of freedom in looking out over an expanse of land.
Somehow it just feels relaxing to me.
Until I turn it into a full size piece with all the bits and details....

[Robulous]

Beautiful map, not a style we see often enough. Very reminiscent of 18th and 19th century perspective maps. Love it. I must try something similar!

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[ThomasR]

I love the light of this map. It looks like a rainy day at a high latitude. Great job !

[jshoer]

Great piece - the perspective really puts me "in" the map. Well done!

[arsheesh]

The crags, oh those wonderful crags! John your rendering of cliffs is always a treat to behold. Another stunning piece.

Cheers,
-Arsheesh

[J.Edward]

Beautiful map, not a style we see often enough. Very reminiscent of 18th and 19th century perspective maps. Love it. I must try something similar!

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Thanks Rob
You should. It's fun.

I love the light of this map. It looks like a rainy day at a high latitude. Great job !

Interesting. I can see that.

Great piece - the perspective really puts me "in" the map. Well done!

Thanks J

The crags, oh those wonderful crags! John your rendering of cliffs is always a treat to behold. Another stunning piece.

Cheers,
-Arsheesh

Thanks Arsheesh
I love working with rock.

[Ilanthar]

Awesome. I just love when you do this kind of bird's eye views.

[OUdaveguy98]

Incredible Bird's eye perspective and that contour/shading on the terrain makes me jealous.

[Jaxilon]

I really like this. The fact that you would change things just means you are still improving and growing as an artist. When you start pounding out maps and always think that's the bomb baby that's when you need to change careers because you have stopped learning and there isn't much point in that.

[Bogie]

Great map John, love the perspective, and the crags are wow!!