Well, I think my idea of
having a monthly post about maps was well intentioned, but isn't
something I'm going to be able to continue, at least on a consistent monthly basis. I've discovered that I've been spending way too much time working on maps, and I've completely neglected to do other art. I love making maps, but right now I don't have the time needed for them and my other existing art projects.
That being said, here are a few maps from a little while ago. They're all a bit different from each
other stylistically, and I'm not entirely sure what I think about them
yet. I was trying to experiment a bit with how I draw in order to
figure out what I like and what I think works for me.
The first map was entirely an
excuse to try drawing trees in a different way than I normally approach
them. I think I like the effect but I won't know for sure until I
explore that route a little more in some bigger maps.
The only thing about the second
map that's different than the way I usually draw dungeon maps is the
trees just outside the cave. I think I need to come up with some better
trees :P
The purpose of the third map was to come up with a way of drawing waterfalls. I like the way that one worked out.
The last map was really fun to
make, but I'm not sure how successful it is in conveying that it's a
multi tiered city. I haven't figured out a good way of showing
elevations in maps that are so small and so dense. It's also a bit hard
to see some of the tunnels, and to make out what's going on without
having to stare at the image for a bit. I'm sure drawing bigger would
definitely help with some of that.
Showing posts with label maps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label maps. Show all posts
Friday, December 20, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Monthly Maps I
I've decided that since I like drawing maps so much, I'm going to try to do a monthly post about some of my maps.
Here's a couple maps of some coastal areas that I drew not too long ago. They are both drawn in a moleskin sketchbook using micron pens sizes 005 and 01.
Here's a couple maps of some coastal areas that I drew not too long ago. They are both drawn in a moleskin sketchbook using micron pens sizes 005 and 01.
Friday, March 8, 2013
More Maps!
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
My Little Book of Dungeon Maps
I've started doodling a little book of dungeon maps, towns, countrysides, etc. With these there's no planning or prep, they are just whatever pops into my head at the time. Most of the time I'm making them when I'm out and about and have some time to kill. Here's a couple pics:
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