Old Erandas estearn shore (wip)

[Warlin]

A new project in perspective where I try to combine the use of brush for the mountains and forests. For the moment it is only embryonic, and the final result to me is still unclear.
I have a few questions for those who use the brushs. How many type of mountains do you use to avoid an aspect too repetitive ? Here I only used 6 different brushs. Is it enough ?
All ratings and comments are welcome.

P.S I add a working jpeg doc.

[Warlin]

Hello! It has been two weeks that I haven't posted about this project. I had to take it back deep to clarify the final objective. What is not yet complete...
First of all, I redraw all the mountains that did not please me no more.
Then, I wanted to bring my project to your opinions. I often read in the guild warnings about the run of the rivers from mountains to the sea. I wanted to do the opposite by trying to connect two seas by way of water across the land...
Thus, to connect the sea to the sea B, avoiding the sea C dangerous, the kingdom of men, ask the dwarves to build the dam 2 on the river 1, which has led to the central lake.
In order to have access to this lake, a channel 3 was drilled in the cliff to reach a natural river.
Finally, to access the sea B, a city, an aqueduct and canals have been built (4).
Suggestion, comments, and opinions are welcome.

[Ilanthar]

Very good mountains! Looking forward to see the dam, aqueduct, chanel, etc.!

[J.Edward]

Nice start Warlin. Looks like this will be another good one.

[Warlin]

Thanks J. and Ilanthar for the interest paid to my work.
A new update to show the direction that take things. I'm not at the end of my pains and not too sure about the finishes: color, grayscale, black and white? I'm a little afraid to overdo it in the details... Doubts of the beginner.
Any advices ?

[J.Edward]

That looks really good. I would say to just do what feels natural.
Try things and see what works. If it doesn't work, erase and redo.
It can seem like a lot but it's just something to get used to.
For me, I'd love to see another color version.

[arsheesh]

Line-work looks great, especially on the mountains. You are off to a great start.

Cheers,
-Arsheesh

[Warlin]

Thanks a lot. It would take me much more time than my first map, but it's really immersive. Going back to my line works.

[SteffenBrand]

Really like the basic idea of what you are doing here with the perspective. However, I feel the problem is at this moment, that the perspective isn't blatantly clear. I really feel you should include something like a grid, at least on the sea to make this more obvious. I mean, you have to make a grid anyways to give a feel for distances further away from the view-point... Other than that, I really look forward to see where this goes! =)

Best wishes, Steffen

[Warlin]

An update of my work. I took the time to touch up the cost and complete forest. I removed the last mountain range to add depth and add a grid to amplify the effect of perspective. Next step : shading and coloring.
Thanks for your comments.
@ you soon.