Ilanthar's tests & sketches

[Ilanthar]

I'm currently sparing some time to work on a castle view for my Nightfall setting.
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[Mouse]

Wow this thread has grown since I last saw it!

I will have to go back through it when I have a bit more time, but for a first glimpse I like the look of that

[Ilanthar]

Yup, it's a big thread now .
Thanks Mouse !

A bit more on this castle (damn, why did I make it so big... again).
Nightfall BOWip2.jpg

[Ilanthar]

update of the day. Still some things to correct regarding the perspective and details, I guess.
Nightfall BOWip2.jpg

[MatteBlack]

Such a nice hand to this. Loving all of the detail/shading on the right side.

[Ilanthar]

Thanks a lot MB ! I'm still on it, but I'm also doing a test for a regional style map.
I'm trying to manage some sort of perspective effect and now I'm wondering if I should do some light curvy horizon effect on the top.
Lormance test.jpg

[Ilanthar]

I decided to train myself on paper by sketching 10-30 minutes everyday (if possible). Some sketches from the last days.
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[Josiah VE]

Really nice stuff. You manage to get so much depth just with a pencil.

[Ilanthar]

Really nice stuff. You manage to get so much depth just with a pencil.

Thanks a lot Josiah!
The finished sketch. I'll try to scan it and color it later.
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[Llannagh]

I might have said it before, but I'll say it again: This is one of my most favorite threads!

You have knack for perspective, I think. That's something that I currently try to train, mainly because I find your work so inspiring. It's just the right amount of detail get the information across but leaves enough space for the viewers mind to imagine the rest.