Islands of the Sleepy Dragon

[Naima]

Pretty cool , I saw this too on Deviant art .

[Ilanthar]

It's awesome! I love this, what a dragon!
It's a sight that may be terrifying for sailors... hence the "(soggy) bottom bay" ?

[J.Edward]

Amazing! Your maps definitely inspired me to get back into doodling maps as a hobby (I did it all the time as a kid, then adulting got in the way). I hope that, with enough practice, I'll be able to produce hand-drawn maps that are half as good as yours.

Thanks aeshnidae
You can do it.

That's a beauty ! As if Griaule the dragon was a good land to live on. Once again, the shading is exceptional, the colors sooooo sweet and you manage to add a dose of whimsical while still getting the most elegant map. I-LOVE-YOUR-MAPS !!! Did I shout it loud enough ?

Thanks Thomas
I always appreciate your comments.
Whimsy is fun to work with. I'll have to do some more fun maps like this.

John, isn't it time you stopped into San Francisco so I can eat your brain? Er, I mean, take you out to a nice surf & turf dinner in honor of your awesome and humbling talent?

(Nice recovery there, eh?)

Hehe, there are some dark and not so tasty bits in my head, so be mindful of those. ;P

I already commented on this over on dA, but I just have to express my love for this in here as well. I just adore this little sleepy dude, chilling in the ocean and being all cute and mappy and all kinds of awesome. Your maps are a gift that just keeps on giving, dude!

Leave a little for me as well, D, if you'd be so kind!

I like that comment, cus that's sort of what I was imagining for this guy
Just chillin and napping and being cute (:
Hehe, my brains might make you two sick, if your not careful.

Pretty cool , I saw this too on Deviant art.

Thanks Naima

It's awesome! I love this, what a dragon!
It's a sight that may be terrifying for sailors... hence the "(soggy) bottom bay" ?

Thanks Ilanthar
He is terrifying, no? ;P hehe.

In case anyone was wondering, yes, I like children's book, storybook, fairytale, wonder book style illustrations.
They're cute and fun and lighthearted in a world that is often very dark.

[- JO -]

A true masterpiece ! (Another one)...
so much talent !

[Tonquani]

Brilliant concept... and perfectly executed. John you are an inspiration to me to get the pens out and start doing a bit more proper drawing. Thank you

[MapMappingMapped]

I agree with everyone, this map is amazing - something I can always expect from your work J.Edward. I love the colours, the scattered rocks, the island shape....
I seriously don't know how to describe my love for this. Maybe some rep will help>?

[J.Edward]

A true masterpiece ! (Another one)...
so much talent !

Thank you JO

Brilliant concept... and perfectly executed. John you are an inspiration to me to get the pens out and start doing a bit more proper drawing. Thank you

Thanks Tonquani Yes! Get those pens going

I agree with everyone, this map is amazing - something I can always expect from your work J.Edward. I love the colours, the scattered rocks, the island shape....
I seriously don't know how to describe my love for this. Maybe some rep will help>?

Thank you MMM
I'm just glad that I am able to work on stuff like this.

[Bogie]

Great idea, beautiful work. This should be the inspiration for either a fantasy novel, or an RPG Adventure module.

[Wingshaw]

Nice work, John. This is another great showpiece for your highly detailed drawing and your muted/subtle colouring.

The world's you make must be very well-supplied with islands by now

EDIT: can't rep you at the moment. Gotta spread it around a bit more

Wingshaw

[J.Edward]

Great idea, beautiful work. This should be the inspiration for either a fantasy novel, or an RPG Adventure module.

Thanks Bogie

Nice work, John. This is another great showpiece for your highly detailed drawing and your muted/subtle colouring.

The world's you make must be very well-supplied with islands by now

EDIT: can't rep you at the moment. Gotta spread it around a bit more

Wingshaw

Thanks Wingshaw
Ironically, I got a really good commission based on my island maps
They wanted a bunch of islands. So I get to do more islands.