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Yesterday, 07:45 PM

Chashio replied to a thread The Traditional Process of creating Woodcut Maps? in Reference Material

Thanks Korash, I'll take a look.

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Yesterday, 07:21 PM

Chashio replied to a thread Steampunk-ish political watercolor map in Regional/World Mapping

Doesn't have to follow every coastline. You're allowed to have shallow seas. And oceans rise and fall. Look at England's shelf area. Ah yes, the...

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Yesterday, 07:10 PM

Chashio replied to a thread WIP Kingdoms of Kesh - Fantasy map in Regional/World Mapping

Just reading through the last two paragraphs, I'd change them as follows: Foundation of the Baronny of Frayker: The religious wars that divide...

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Yesterday, 03:24 PM

Chashio replied to a thread Steampunk-ish political watercolor map in Regional/World Mapping

Think continental shelf.

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Yesterday, 03:01 PM

Chashio replied to a thread Steampunk-ish political watercolor map in Regional/World Mapping

Love it! Next you'll have to try a torn paper elevation map in watercolor. Could be interesting. Could be wonderful. I have been curious about...

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Yesterday, 02:39 PM

Chashio replied to a thread Relevant World of Wyn in Finished Maps

Updated the first post with a larger image. I don't generally post hi-res versions of commissions on the web, but, well, Eilathen... ;) Thanks...

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Yesterday, 01:44 PM

Chashio replied to a thread WIP Kingdoms of Kesh - Fantasy map in Regional/World Mapping

Oh blast. A miss-communication on my part. :/ I was just referring to the cartouche bit (the empty space and texture in the cartouche overpowering...

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Yesterday, 12:49 PM

Chashio started a thread The Traditional Process of creating Woodcut Maps? in Reference Material

Has anyone run across a site or book or blog post, etc, that covers the technical processes and points of interest in the art of traditional...

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Yesterday, 12:45 PM

Chashio replied to a thread History of Mapmaking Reference...? in Reference Material

Those are great informational links, WillP! I've found Wikipedia useful as well, but I'll have to check these sites out.

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Yesterday, 12:40 PM

Chashio replied to a thread WIP Kingdoms of Kesh - Fantasy map in Regional/World Mapping

Have you tried them at a larger size? I'd be interested to see it.

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Yesterday, 12:23 PM

Chashio replied to a thread WIP Kingdoms of Kesh - Fantasy map in Regional/World Mapping

Nice shields! They do seem a bit small for the space to my eye. Or maybe because there's so much texture on the background that is distracting from...

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05-17-2013, 06:12 PM

Chashio replied to a thread Steampunk-ish political watercolor map in Regional/World Mapping

haha, thanks for the answer :) I'd not add white, myself. Maybe leave it alone for now and if you think it needs it when everything is near...

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05-17-2013, 11:49 AM

Chashio replied to a thread Steampunk-ish political watercolor map in Regional/World Mapping

One question, because I'm not sure, and I like asking questions... would a steam engine produce a black cloud or a white cloud, or does it depend on...

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05-17-2013, 11:34 AM

Chashio commented on a photo in album Elyden

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This is truly lovely. Have you thought up any sort of mythology for the constellations? Or drawn any 'full-figured' illustrations for them?

05-17-2013, 10:52 AM

Chashio replied to a thread Improved Handdrawn Regional Map ~ The Sodality of the Wyrmkin ~ in Regional/World Mapping

It looks okay to me. If you're not sure about the contrast at any point in the progress, I'd suggest keeping a levels adjustment layer on top that...

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05-16-2013, 07:23 PM

Chashio added 1 photo(s) to album Finished Maps

05-16-2013, 07:21 PM

Chashio started a thread Relevant World of Wyn in Finished Maps

Most recent commission. I'll also be doing some closer maps of places within this one. This map was created/drawn/painted by hand, mostly in...

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05-16-2013, 07:13 PM

Chashio replied to a thread Improved Handdrawn Regional Map ~ The Sodality of the Wyrmkin ~ in Regional/World Mapping

haha :) You wanted to work on your hand drawn mapping. That's the universe giving you opportunity. But by the looks of what you've got so far, I...

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05-16-2013, 02:00 PM

Chashio replied to a thread WIP Kingdoms of Kesh - Fantasy map in Regional/World Mapping

What happened to the E and N on the compass? And the font has weird W's - why did you choose a font with weird W's? Why do some rivers have 'river'...

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05-16-2013, 01:37 PM

Chashio replied to a thread The Isthmus of Angwarien in Finished Maps

I like the color scheme and landmass, and the layout, but the larger font is difficult to read (where it covers the coast and mountains, plus the...

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05-16-2013, 01:24 PM

Chashio replied to a thread Busy Guild Problem in Site Tech Support

Yes, when I caught myself checking every 1/2 hour if it was back up and running I figured it was a good time to turn the computer off and mow the...

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05-16-2013, 01:21 PM

Chashio replied to a thread Heraldry and Coats of Arms in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

It's a wonderful subject to explore, though I think there's quite a bit of space in the language for artistic interpretations over time? Does it...

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05-14-2013, 10:50 PM

Midgardsormr replied to a thread What is in a City!!! in Town/City Mapping

I haven't been able to turn up a list of jobs during the Industrial Revolution, but the general pattern is a decline in cottage industry as many...

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05-14-2013, 01:18 PM

Chashio replied to a thread {WIP} Nova Carta Ardenis - New Version of the Arden Map in Regional/World Mapping

Believe me, I understand. My great aunt went 23 years thinking I had no sense of humor because I almost never smile or talk in public, and yet I'm...

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05-14-2013, 11:09 AM

Chashio replied to a thread {WIP} Nova Carta Ardenis - New Version of the Arden Map in Regional/World Mapping

You might look into Copic for a smaller pen. I've heard they're nice. Pigment based inks. They have .1 ... I can't get them around where I am and...

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05-13-2013, 05:30 PM

Chashio replied to a thread Steampunk-ish political watercolor map in Regional/World Mapping

The rivers look awesome, though I'd not want to label all of them. This should be fun to watch grow. Is the commission a watercolor as well?

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05-13-2013, 11:10 AM

Chashio replied to a thread May 2013 Entry: The Northern Wasteland of Celonahr in Current Mapping Challenge

Yes, that's why I said it wouldn't be a helpful critique sort of comment... 'cause it's really just my own taste, and I think it'll look better once...

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05-13-2013, 08:47 AM

Chashio replied to a thread May 2013 Entry: The Northern Wasteland of Celonahr in Current Mapping Challenge

I've always found drawing the forests first looks a bit odd and was banking on everything coming together after the mountains were in. I thought it...

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