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Photo 19 of 59 from JS Maps [through 2016]

The City of Haerlech by Sirinkman [50%]
Started in February of 2015 for the Evolving Map challenge, Haerlech grew beyond the bounds of that challenge and became a year-long journey. A quest to complete this detailed city in a cohesive style.
It stands as one of my best maps ever.

Photo Added: 04-13-2016, 01:23 PM
Album: JS Maps [through 2016]
Added by: J.Edward

Photo Comments

CharlesRobinson - 04-17-2016, 10:43 PM

Very nice! I love the scrolls!
J.Edward - 04-17-2016, 11:49 PM

Thanks Charles
bradleydavis - 04-26-2016, 01:58 PM

Nice! How do you make maps like this?
J.Edward - 04-26-2016, 02:10 PM

Hey Bradley - thanks
The WIP thread is here, showing all the steps and stages of the process.
Roger Mann - 04-29-2016, 12:43 PM

This is wonderfully inventive and beautifully crafted. As ever, the icing in the cake with a map such as this is the shadow cast by buildings and other elements. Very fine work.
J.Edward - 04-29-2016, 12:52 PM

Thanks Roger.
RjBeals - 02-09-2018, 07:48 PM

I've been away from mapping for a while - but looking through your portfolio has truly given me inspiration. The same way I felt back when Djekspek was sharing his maps. Dude.... you have so much talent - I want to print this and hang it on my wall. I will bookmark this and all your maps. I hope on some your posts your post you share your setup. I want to own the same computer and tablet as you - maybe that will help me improve my maps!
J.Edward - 02-09-2018, 08:19 PM

Thanks so much RJ
That is an awesome compliment being anywhere near a statement with Djekspek. Nods firmly.
My setup is newish... I think i built it maybe 3 years back.

As for pc specs...
Windows 7 [64bit] with core i7 5820K [3.3GHz]
32 GB of ram and an SSD scratch disk for Photoshop
Loads of harddrive space too.
And a wacom cintiq for drawing.
It's costly, but when you draw everyday, it's worth it.

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