December 2011 Entry - Minduriel and the Dragon

[Sapiento]

I'll take an unusual approach for this map, which is - I think- more an illustration with descriptions of places.
I read a book on Japanese history a few weeks ago which included a chapter on the various stages of Japanese art. Inspired by old Japanese paintings this map is a mixture of Japanese and Elvish elements (mainly the labels). The lines are a little bit thicker than in actual old paintings.

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[Lukc]

I see it's going to be tough and tougher to get something placed in this month's competition.

[Bogie]

Great artwork!

[Sapiento]

Colours added.

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[EricPoehlsen]

nice, I was wondering if you would add colours

[mearrin69]

Inspired by old Japanese paintings you say? I'm not buying it! You meant 60s Japanese stop-animation movies, right? Go-ji-ra! Cool stuff, Sapiento.
M

[Sapiento]

Inspired by old Japanese paintings you say? I'm not buying it! You meant 60s Japanese stop-animation movies, right? Go-ji-ra! Cool stuff, Sapiento.
M

Thank you, mearrin and EP.
The outline is too heavy, yes. And the colours too strong.
For the dragon I used several images as inspiration and combined.

[Sapiento]

I toned down the colours and added some effects. The labels for hero, dragon and places are in Tengwar.

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[Lukc]

Ah, now it definitely looks older, yes.

[ravells]

That is looking fantastic, Sap!!!