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The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

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Photo 36 of 60 from Max's maps (Commisssions Album1 - with clients references)

Kherash, private commission for a RPG setting.

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"Not only Maxime drew a map of high artistic quality but also provided useful tips to enhance the idea that I had originally about my world. He was very helpful and very professional throughout the creating process of the map , from our first discussion to the final product delivery. I won't hesitate to recommend him if ever you need a map and hopefully I'll hire him again in the future". L. Marchesi

Photo Added: 01-11-2014, 07:56 AM
Album: Max's maps (Commisssions Album1 - with clients references)
Added by: - Max -

Photo Comments

GreatWhiteNorth - 03-30-2014, 05:32 PM

Max, your maps are absolutely fantastic! Do you mind if I ask what technique you use to shade your mountains? Do you hand paint all of the shading, or is there an automated tool (gradients etc)? I'm trying to shade my mountains to make them look less "flat," and yours are some of the best on the site in terms of cartographic realism.
- Max - - 03-30-2014, 06:46 PM

Thanks much! I use to paint all shades on mountains, using a graphic tablet.
groovey - 04-22-2014, 12:27 PM

Max, I swear there is not a single map of yours in here that doesn't leave me breathless in wonder.

Congratulations sir.
- Max - - 04-22-2014, 01:03 PM

Thanks you Groovey

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