Caenwyr's Mapvember

[Caenwyr]

Following the example set by more illustrious Guild members, I thought I'd do a short series of fast maps over the course of November. Now I definitely won't do one a day (mostly because I have commission running in parallel), and I won't call it a quickie either. I have done 3 of those already, and neither turned out to be anything close to quick, so I'll just go ahead and call this a smallie. Or maybe a halfbakedy?

Here's the first WIP!

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[Caenwyr]

Update! A first splash of shading, and the first rivers!

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[QED42]

I like the start to this one, looks very pretty.

No mapvember for me because I'm trying to do some writing this month instead (which has already become a proper slog).

[Abu Lafia]

Oh my, i love the somewhat "painterly" lights and shades on the mountains! Looking forward to see your mapvember unfold.

[Caenwyr]

Thanks guys!

I got up super early this morning (oh the joys of fatherhood with a newborn and a 2-year old!) and got some more work done. Let me know what you think!

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[Caenwyr]

Alright, another update!

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All that's left now is shading the remaining three corners (ran out of time today) and the labelling! This will be a Faroe-inspired place, so get ready for all those øs and æs!

[Caenwyr]

Or do you guys prefer a version with more subdued or more saturated colours in the seas?

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[QED42]

I think the 4c one looks the best of the three options, the leaves are too dark in the blue background version imo.

[Caenwyr]

Thanks QED. The last two images were quick mock-ups without paying too much attention to corner ornaments and such - I would of course adapt these to make them stand out more. But you're right, this paler version is something I haven't done before, so why not explore that a little further!

[Caenwyr]

Okay, labelling! Well part of it anyway, since workday has started here, and that means I move over to my work laptop to keep myself from any more map fidgeting. The temptation is strong, but this way it is impossible to succumb

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Any remarks so far?