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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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I found you guys!
]Hello fellow map lovers. I've been fascinated with maps since grade school. I used to cover my bedroom walls and ceiling with the maps that came periodically in my National Geographic magazines. I've always loved drawing and creating art (a musician also) and recently discovered that I can make my own maps. I find it fascinating to be able to envision and flesh out on paper a visual representation of the fantasy lands and worlds I create. I am one that likes to know where I am at in space and time (one reason I always wear a wrist watch) and I love the ability a map gives to be able to see where you are and what is up around the bend, or over the hill, or under the hill as some of my maps illustrate I look forward to seeing everyone's work and sharing my own with you all.
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