Thanks a lot guys.

I had a pretty short-tempered day yesterday and just wanted to relax with a bit of map making, but even that didn't work. That was the last straw for me last night. Your kind words and advice have really motivated me. I knew this community was awesome, and you proved it all over again!

So I just went with it, easing in to watching my pen creating shapes and shades and this is the outcome for tonight:

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This is pretty clos to the style I started developing with my Gilband map, so I know Lingon will be pleased! I'm using a different brush though, which IMO works a lot better.
No mountains for this map, but they'll be back!

Thanks again, I'm really grateful!

Cheers,
Llannagh