Middle Earth

[MistyBeee]

Thanks a lot guys ! I'm so happy to see you love it ! If you're ok, let's go for a long quote-and-thank-you post

As over-done as the Middle-Earth maps are at this point, this is a very cool version of the classic realm. Your lineart, as I have already said, is beyond gorgeous, and the little illustrations are a really nice touch. I think my favorite part of the entire piece is the title box, though - the typography, the decorations and the beautiful fade/broken effect on the text are simply stunning.
Can't rep you again so soon (I have a feeling this is going to often be the case with you), but the sentiment is there. A great map, please keep them coming.

Hmm... I must say I'm not sure if I understood well how the reputation works (si une bonne âme française pouvait m'éclairer à ce sujet...?) so I didn't paid attention to this.
Anyway, I'm extremely glad to see you appreciate ! Happy too about your comment on the title as it's also one of my favorite part

Very nice map.

Thank you !

Stunning craftmanship Bee.
I can't rep you right now but I'll be back!

Thanks a lot Onez ! Will keep an eye on my rep counter

This map brings back so many good memories from the times I had time to reread the Tolkien series too many times... Very well done.
Sadly, you have made too many good maps of late so I may have to circle back to this one in a while to give you the Rep you deserve!

Damn, the punition for too many posts took me by surprise ! Will try to work slower now

I've never enjoyed looking at a Middle-Earth map before. I never read the book, but the map... just seeing it I wondered... um. Um. That square mountain range? Plus, all the versions I'd seen so far were so gloomy.
This one. It's beautiful. I love it. Every part of it. I... have no words.
EDIT: I can't rep you. Try to guess why

That's an amazing compliment, MMM : thanks a lot !! And yep, those square mountain range gave me nightmares... did my best to give them a more natural look but no miracle possible !

In the books, the mountains of Mordor are specifically described as artificial, raised by Sauron to create a fortress-realm.
As for the map, it's truly lovely, one of the best Middle-Earth maps I've seen in a long while. My one comment would be that it seems very dim--just a touch lighter would bring out the colors and subtly lighten the mood.

Thanks Sanderling !
Dim ? Oh, is it ? I tested it in printing and it sounds quite good to me ?

That border work alone is just totally out of this world. Unbelievable!
The little cameos of events from the novel are so beautiful.
A work of Art

Thank a lot Mouse ! I especially loved to create that border so I'm glad to see it's appreciated

Absolutely stunning map.
I once started a map of Numenor and now that I've seen this I'm glad I never finished it.

Well, everything is perfectly balanced and crafted. I also love your use of color and those little close-ups and characters.
Une merveille !

Merci beaucoup Ilanthar ! Voyons si je peux en faire autant pour Tamriel maintenant

[Farland]

I absolutely love the map, but it doesn't seem accurate. You have the Barrowdowns southwest of Bombadil's house, and his house East of Bree. I don't think that's right. The Old Forest is west of Amon Sul, not almost due south of it, and the Barrowdowns are between the Old Forest and Bree.

[Neyasha]

I'll never get tired of looking at Middle Earth maps and yours is especially lovely! I love your illustrations and also your color scheme!

[kacey]

So pretty.

[Daelin]

Incroyable! And I'm not even French.

As if you don't already know, and haven't seen it commented already, the vignettes are fantastic, it really makes the locals of Middle-Earth come alive. And the little characters, I love them too. Like tiny Gandalf racing towards Isengard, omg so cuuute! The rest of the map, well, obviously it's amazing as well. Everything just works.

[rdanhenry]

It is a nice looking map, especially the little art pieces, which I wish I could see more closely. There are, as noted above, some issues with the geography. Also, a "g" seems to have found its way into "Harlindon"

[J.Edward]

If you have Instagram, I would encourage you to go to Beee's work there, as she a bunch of progress shots of her working on this map.
A bunch of really pleasant close ups of the illustrated city locations and the little figures and animals throughout.
It's worth getting the instagram app just for her work.

Beee - I loved watching this progress on IG
All those little scenes for each location... really a pleasure.
I love the little armies.

[MistyBeee]

I absolutely love the map, but it doesn't seem accurate. You have the Barrowdowns southwest of Bombadil's house, and his house East of Bree. I don't think that's right. The Old Forest is west of Amon Sul, not almost due south of it, and the Barrowdowns are between the Old Forest and Bree.

Gargl... I was so picky and checked it twice ! Nice catch Farland, and thank you !

I'll never get tired of looking at Middle Earth maps and yours is especially lovely! I love your illustrations and also your color scheme!

Thank you !!

So pretty.

Thanks Kacey !

Incroyable! And I'm not even French.
As if you don't already know, and haven't seen it commented already, the vignettes are fantastic, it really makes the locals of Middle-Earth come alive. And the little characters, I love them too. Like tiny Gandalf racing towards Isengard, omg so cuuute! The rest of the map, well, obviously it's amazing as well. Everything just works.

Merci Daelin ! Even if you're not French

It is a nice looking map, especially the little art pieces, which I wish I could see more closely. There are, as noted above, some issues with the geography. Also, a "g" seems to have found its way into "Harlindon"

Thanks a lot rdanhenry ! Will correct that

If you have Instagram, I would encourage you to go to Beee's work there, as she a bunch of progress shots of her working on this map.
A bunch of really pleasant close ups of the illustrated city locations and the little figures and animals throughout.
It's worth getting the instagram app just for her work.

Beee - I loved watching this progress on IG
All those little scenes for each location... really a pleasure.
I love the little armies.

Thank you so much J. !
Tiny armies are my fav too and that's why I have some new ones to post today on the Guild

[ThomasR]

Once again a little wonder ! The illustrations are my favorite part (again) and I love the whole map. Kudos for your resilience in the forest department.

[MistyBeee]

Once again a little wonder ! The illustrations are my favorite part (again) and I love the whole map. Kudos for your resilience in the forest department.

I have that love/hate relationship with forests, I must admit.
Anyway, thanks a lot : I'm super glad you love it !