Bacarus - Map in the style of Braun & Hogenburg

[Samstego]

So I have little to no artistic skill. However, I really love the perspective city scapes done by Braun and Hogenburg. So, in order to learn and become better I thought I'd do my best to imitate one of their maps, and see what happens.

Anyway, for now I only have this terrible shot because I don't have a camera with me in the dorm, but it should get easier to see once I start inking. Also most shading/extra stuff is a placeholder for now.

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Usually when I ink stuff I completely ruin it, so fingers crossed it actually works out this time. If you know anything about hatching/cross hatching with pens you could share that'd be fantastic. This is definitely unfamiliar territory for me.

[DanielHasenbos]

For someone with little to no artistic skull, this looks amazing! Can't wait to see it inked. I'm a great fan of Braun and Hogenburg as well, so you've got my attention!

[J.Edward]

I agree with Daniel, this is gonna look good Sam

[ThomasR]

You are artistically skilled and even gifted, no doubt on that ! I'll wait with excitement the next step and if you're unsure, I'd recommend scanning the sketch before inking so that you keep the digital option opened for the inking part.

[J.Edward]

I'd recommend scanning the sketch before inking so that you keep the digital option opened for the inking part.

Yes, this, totally. Everytime. ^^^^
I always get a clean scan before doing anything. Even a really good pic with phone.
Is always better to have that. I actually even scan at different significant stages in case I mess something up.

[ThomasR]

I actually even scan at different significant stages in case I mess something up.

Could not agree more (learned that by messing my hand drawn maps with my novice copic skills).

[Samstego]

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So here is the update. Just realized I forgot to rotate it, whoops. Anyway I'd love to see it if someone who works digitally wants to color or or somesuch, as I only work with at most shades of grey. I also plan to redo the top castle thing because it currently looks plain stupid. Thanks for all the kind comments!

[Samstego]

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Quick update with the full inking and shading. Might try to color it if I can find a good tutorial/program. On to the fun little detail stuff!

[Voolf]

Looks awesome Samstego. Please do colour it when you find time.

[Azélor]

This looks fantastic!