February 2022 Challenge: Map of Bleak Bones Bay

[Marc]

After entering a few re-master challenges last year, there weren't that many maps left for me to choose from so I will do a remake of my Map of Bleak Bones Bay.
It was my very first CG Light Challenge map in July 2019 and you can see the original WIP's here: https://www.cartographersguild.com/s...ad.php?t=44665

I'll do a digital version this time to make it a true HD remaster
Here are a few start-up WIP's:

The original pen and paper map on a new digital canvas:

BleakBonesBay2022WIP1.jpg


The new linework in progress:

BleakBonesBay2022WIP2.jpg

I decided to start with a larger canvas this time and I tilted the original map slightly to make it more interesting to look at.

[Marc]

And a new WIP:

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BleakBonesBay2022WIP3.jpg

[Marc]

I wanted to do something different for the ocean this time and I came across Japanese wave patterns while searching for ideas on the net.
I'm aware Misty also used something similar for her Map of Middle Earth so props to her for the idea

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[Greg]

I like how you're literally doing approaching your remaster map from a different angle! Wave effects are always fun to play with, so will be cool to see how this plays out.

[Kisachik the Wanderer]

Cool! This was one of my favourite maps from back then! I hope the pig is making a comeback, with the cute ships and treasure too.

[Marc]

I like how you're literally doing approaching your remaster map from a different angle! Wave effects are always fun to play with, so will be cool to see how this plays out.

Wasn't that the challenge? A HD render of an old map but with new experiences and techniques used?

Cool! This was one of my favourite maps from back then! I hope the pig is making a comeback, with the cute ships and treasure too.

Offcourse they will have a comeback Kisachik!

[Marc]

Never expected taking a break from cartography for almost a year would have this much impact; I just couldn't get the scaling of the mountains right.
Still need to add ridges and whatnot but the base is finally there...

### Latest WIP ###
BleakBonesBay2022WIP5.jpg

[Greg]

Never expected taking a break from cartography for almost a year would have this much impact; I just couldn't get the scaling of the mountains right.

Haha, I know the feeling. Trying to shake that rust off, but it comes back quickly. New mountains are looking nicely scaled to me! It's already looking like such a different aesthetic to your original so fascinated to see how you update it.

[Draghetto]

I love how this is turning out! And I'm a big fan of japanese waves too!

[Marc]

I love how this is turning out! And I'm a big fan of japanese waves too!

Hope you're not to dissapointed because of the changes then Draghetto

I wasn't that happy with the overall look of the map, it seemed bland, so I changed the water and continent color.


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