January 2015: Realm of the Forest

[tainotim]

Going to add my small pick to this challenge. With this, I want to attempt mapping something that I personally have never attempted before, and is far from my usual style. That's why they call it a challenge I guess

This is going to be a map over a small nature, fairy tale kingdom, depicting a miniature realm in a small forest clearing. The realm is inhabited by a small forest folk, that makes homes out of tree trunks, mushrooms, stones – whatever you might find in the forest. For this quick project, I will draw inspiration heavily form the wonderful illustrations by Elsa Beskow.

Thus far, I have begun by drawing the two tree trunks that will be the centerpiece, and "castle" or capital of this fine kingdom.

Cheers,
Tainotim

[arsheesh]

Hmm, this should be interesting. Any progress?

Cheers,
-Arsheesh

[tainotim]

Sure thing Arsheesh. A small update, for a small map.

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[tainotim]

Quick update. Not much more, but better stay active in this challenge!

Cheers,
Tainotim

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[- Max -]

Mushrooms houses? Great Hard to tell before seeing the finished thing but the ones on the upper right looks overscaled, no?

[tainotim]

Can a mushroom house really be to large? Can it? Jokes aside, yea, they became a tad bit too large. However, as I add more I should be able to make that mistake blend in

[Lingon]

Lovely idea, looks very nice so far! Planning to add color if you have the time, or will it be black and white?

[tainotim]

Thanks Lingon! I haven't decided yet. Standing between two options (depending on time). Either color it, and keep to the kind of childish concept, or perhaps add some rough shadows, and give it a more gritty look to make it more unique.

[tainotim]

Another update! Having some time over for this tonight, so hoping to have the outline done by then.

Cheers,
Tainotim

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[Domino44]

This is so cute! Great work so far!