Looking for a cartographer to redo my map

[Grim712]

Hello, I am looking for someone who might be able to take my amateurish map and turn it into something good. I am happy with my world building and the settlements that exist within the world but the map itself could use some work.

I would like someone to take my map and redo it, fixing any geological/geographical errors, scaling issues and turn it into something aesthetically pleasing while keeping roughly consistent to the original (I want to keep the settlements* roughly in their relative positions). The map will be used on my World Anvil profile for a personal long term world building project. I have no plans at this time to publish my project.

*settlements not seen on the map itself but I will describe where they are if asked.

Map small.jpg

This is the setting for my TTRPG world (I play Pathfinder). I spent a few afternoons and a box of coloured pencils sketching out my map and colour coding the different biomes. I tried to stick as close to reality as I could but I am sure I made some errors. (I have a much higher resolution image if anyone is interested in critiquing it.)

I am not entirely certain what style I want it in and I am open to suggestions.

As for the quality, I only really need Semi-Professional quality for my purposes. It will be the map on my World Anvil page, so it needs to be fairly large so I can zoom in and place location markers. The size I am currently using is 6465 x 4321 but it can and probably should be made to a standard sizing.

The scale of the map I think I arbitrarily assigned to be 33km x 22.2 km (it was a 3x3 grid of maps I drew in my grid book and gave each one the dimensions of 11km x 7.4km) but this seems too small?

There is no time constraint, within reason of course. This is a long term project of mine to build this world and one day maybe run a game in it. I am in no rush to have this done but I am currently motivated to continue working on it due to having a lot more time on my hands lately.

As for copyright, I want to be able to use this map on my World Anvil world profile and will of course credit the cartographer on the image. I want to retain the rights to the concept, but the artwork itself can be used in your profile, hell even watermarked, just as long as I get to continue using it within my personal projects. Obviously I am open to discussing this in detail with anyone interested in this project.

As a person who has a marketable skill that expects to be paid for their services (chef), I would like to pay for this, I however do not know how much to offer, I feel like my request is fairly vague but I hope to be able to discuss a fair price for the map.

If this gets traction I will work out an appropriate avenue for contact, likely via Discord.

[Meton]

Hi,

your map seems quite interesting and I think I could help you with it! I think I have already some ideas about possible styles for the map.

Regarding your question, I'd say the landforms could refer to a bit larger area than 33 x 22,2 km.

If you like, you can have a look at my previous maps at my portfolio www.orbigraphia.com/portfolio and in my instagram page @orbigraphia. If you like what you see, send me for example an email at mikael@orbigraphia.com and we can discuss it further!

Best,

Mikael

[vb.maps]

Hello, Grim!

I would love to participate in this project! You can see my portfolio here - https://www.artstation.com/vb_maps and here - https://www.instagram.com/vb.maps/

If you are interested feel free to contact me at vdm.bulgakov@gmail.com

Thank you in advance

[Eowyn Cwper]

Hello Grim! I am also very interested in your project. This is totally in my skill range and I find the project quite exciting. ^^ You can see my portfolio here.

If you have any questions or if you would like to see a sketch, you can contact me at eowyncwper@gmail.com.

I hope you find the person you need!
– Eowyn

[Grim712]

Thanks for the responses everyone! I read that I should expect to wait up to a month for people to take notice and so I was pleasantly surprised when I checked the following day. Now I have to take some time and look over portfolios.

Thanks all.

[Kate2192]

Hey Grim,
I'd also be interested in working on this project with you. If you want to check out my portfolio at https://kate_moody.artstation.com that'd be great, and if you feel my style works for you you can email me at kateam@optonline.net or use the contact form on my site.

Hope to hear from you.
Kate

[WiseGirl]

Hi Grim! LeslieAnn here from Lizard Ink Maps!

I’m interested in this project as well! If you would like to take a look at my portfolio, here you go! https://www.lizardinkmaps.com/portfolio

Here is my email if you would like to contact or have any questions! Leslieann@lizardinkmaps.com

Cheers!
LeslieAnn

[Rubikia]

Hi Grim!

Your project really intrigued me and I would like to throw my hat into the ring!

My portfolio is on instagram, @ftwinckless

And my email is Freddie.winckless@gmail.com

Hope your project goes well!

[Ralaris]

I would certainly be interested in your commission I would like to discuss it further with you if you were interested in my art/ style for your project. You can see most of my past work here.

If you have any questions you can reach me at my email ralarismaps@gmail.com or any of the contacts linked on the website!

RalarisMaps

[XploringMap]

Hello Grim
If this project isn't taken yet I would be interesting to make your map.
You can see my work here: https://xploringmap.wixsite.com/home