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Thread: Serious Commission: Giant D&D World Map

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    Hello everyone.

    I’ve got a large world map project I would like to commission. Style would be Mike Schley-ish (and yes, I tried to hire him directly but he’s not currently taking commissions) or J. Edward (have not tried to contact him yet), and the end product will be printed on a custom pull down roller map at 4’ x 6’ size. Details:

    - Looking for a high rez image I can Photoshop names and details over (because I’m not going to drag a cartographer through that nightmare…);
    - The adventures I run are both Eberron and Faerun-themed, so I want to combine the two into one giant world containing elements of both (avoiding any infringement on any other cartographer’s intellectual property);
    - The map would be one giant continent with some outlying islands, Khorvaire-style;
    - Map needs a nice border, a key, and a scale;
    - Map will have all geographic elements seen in both Faerun and Eberron;

    Budget: flexible, professional-level. By no means cheap. This is a big project and I am looking for top-shelf work, with an artist who’s agreeable to collaboration. I get that if I keep asking for changes, that’s going to run the price up and I’m okay with that; the end product is what matters most to me. I’m not a difficult person to work with, and I pay on time, every time, with no nonsense.

    Further work: This world map is the first project in what I hope will be several collaborations. Ideally I would have more detailed maps of the most-travelled, densely populated areas, and a town map or two for the largest towns. I am looking to build a good working relationship with an artist I can continue to work with.

    Stylistic Note: Obviously, there are as many styles as there are cartographers and artists here. That I am more particular to one style or another doesn’t mean I don’t respect the work of every artist whose work appears here; you are all immensely talented. That said, I don’t want to waste anyone’s time, so I pulled up the CC Awards poster and looked it over, and here are the artists whose styles best represent what I’m looking for: Lesopeso, Max, Mike Schley, Ascension, Aerius, Auth, Still Pond, J. Edward, and Torsten. If you don’t make maps in this style but still want a shot at the commission, hell, I’d be happy to look at your work (I mean…I love maps so…). The reason for this note is just to say if you’re way, way off these styles, despite being an awesome artist, the aesthetic probably isn’t going to match what I need.

    Thank you very much for reading, everyone. Please feel free to ask any questions!

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    Hello, Ryan!

    This project sounds amazing! 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!

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    Hello Ryan,

    That's quite a project you've got there - I deal in hand-painted maps with calligraphed place-names, I'd be able to paint that on canvas for you and safely deliver it. My portfolio is here: http://www.ryansthomason.com/Mapmaking/, and my previous largest map was 3' by 5'. I can be contacted at ryan@ryansthomason.com.

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    Hi Ryan,

    You might want to specify a deadline if you have one because this is a huge undertaking.

    Cheers !

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    Hello Ryan,

    I'm very interested in your project. Big fan of Schley I tried to imitate his word for some of my maps, smaller than yours, tho. That size would be some serious work.
    I will give you specific links to those maps but please take a look to the rest of my work in case something catches your eye.

    You can contact me at :
    email - sergiocolauttiart@gmail.com
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sergio_colautti/?hl=en

    The Atruaghin Clans - https://www.deviantart.com/thedwarfa...lans-806148342
    Region 01 - https://www.deviantart.com/thedwarfa...uiel-806419540
    Region 02 - https://www.deviantart.com/thedwarfa...wald-806419549
    Small Village 01 - https://www.deviantart.com/thedwarfa...lage-806147912
    Small Village 02 - https://www.deviantart.com/thedwarfa...lage-806147919
    Hamlet - https://www.deviantart.com/thedwarfa...mlet-806147374

    My Maps Gallery - https://www.deviantart.com/thedwarfa.../69837542/maps

    Cheers,

    Sergio

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    Quote Originally Posted by ThomasR View Post
    Hi Ryan,

    You might want to specify a deadline if you have one because this is a huge undertaking.

    Cheers !
    Yes, good point, sorry about that. NO firm deadline; open to several weeks. Could be all wrapped up early summer and I'd be happy. Good work takes time...

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    Hey Ryan, my name is Kate Moody I’m a freelance cartographer and illustrator and I am interested in the project. My portfolio can be viewed at https://kate_moody.artstation.com, and if you feel my skills could be useful to you please email me at kateam@optonline.net.

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    Hey Ryan,

    I'd love to work on this project with you. I draw inspiration and have learned a lot from the styles of those artists.

    I have worked on some large projects in the past, such as this map of Annydwyr.
    The World of Arcannan is another large world map I completed.

    You can check out my portfolio here: https://www.blackhawkcartography.com/portfolio.html

    Get in touch with me at josiahve@outlook.com if you are interested in my work.

    Cheers,
    Josiah

    I offer map commissions for RPG's, world-building, and books
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    Hi Ryan,

    Sounds like a fun project. My own style is similar to some of the artists you mentioned and my commission schedule will be opening up in about a week. I'd be interested in discussing the details of this project further with you. Here is a link to my Portfolio. You may contact me directly at: tad@iconicmaps.com.

    Cheers,
    Tad

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    Hey Ryan,

    I would certainly be interested in your project I have a commission style that I did my own fan art version of Deven Rue's Wildemount map. I haven't done anything (that is finished) in that style of the size you are looking for but please take a look and see if that is something you would be interested in.

    Check it out on my website.

    www.ralarismaps.com

    You can also email me at ralarismaps@gmail.com if you have any questions for me.

    Kay

    RalarisMaps

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