The Dragon's Backbone

[Voolf]

Already looks amazing ! Looking forward to see more of it.

[Mouse]

Hey I missed this one! Completely amazing!

(how did I miss that?)

[Bogie]

Adding the color really makes it stand out!

[Greg]

That colour really makes it pop! Looking absolutely gorgeous; you're definitely on the right track!

[Caenwyr]

WOW!, yeah, i'd say you are definitely on the right track, really beautiful color and transition. Not too crazy about the font or border, yet. Great job

Thanks Snodsy! No worries about the font and the border, those are just temporary. In fact they'll probably be replaced by something better (well, hopefully!) in the next update

Already looks amazing ! Looking forward to see more of it.

Your wish is my command! See below!

Hey I missed this one! Completely amazing! (how did I miss that?)

Mysteries, mysteries. Glad you found it though, and glad you like it!

Adding the color really makes it stand out!

Yes, I was hoping it would! The linework-only version is so full of detail it's a greyish mess without something to lead your eye. I hope the finalised shading (see below) will even enhance that. Fingers crossed!

That colour really makes it pop! Looking absolutely gorgeous; you're definitely on the right track!

Phew, I'm glad to hear that, GLS! Thanks for the compliment!


Alright guys, I think I managed to finalise the shading for this one. Did a ton of tiny tweaks to the right side of the image as well, to make the hills blend better with the surrounding terrain (in the previous update they looked a bit like pimples on an otherwise smooth piece of skin... which wasn't exactly the look I was going for as you can imagine!). I also did some terrain shading IN the water bodies - not sure if I should, since the water surface is obviously flat, of course! Do you guys think it adds something?

dragonsbackbone13.jpg

Next up: border update, labeling, and the addition of a minimalist scale and compass to finish it all off.

[ThomasR]

I always look closely at your maps to progress in the shading department. I haven't really got the hang of it yet concerning the river banks, general terrain and forests but I'm glad to have new study material

[snodsy]

Looking better each time. Will the dots to the sea, lead to any element? A ship? Maybe a larger dot at the end or run the dots off the edge, they seem a little funny just stopping. The water looks amazing love it!!!

[Matthew VE]

Absolutely amazing! I really like the style of the mountains and the forests, and the color of the water. Actually, I like the color and style of everything!
Incredible work!

[Tom]

Awesome! Like I said before, I really like your lineart work! and the light/shadow effect are amazing, your style is really pleasant to the eyes!

[J.Edward]

Oooh, that is lovely Caenwyr
I will have to rep tomorrow as I've repped too many today :O
But it is definitely rep worthy
The color is very well done, Yep, very well done.