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    Default First hand-drawn map

    I am a big admirer of the work done here. I've been pretty intimidated, but recently drew a map for my sister for Christmas (Lake Paradise, MI). I'm sharing it here, nervously. Thanks for all of the inspiration that you all have given! Also, I took some work-in-progress pictures, which can be found here: https://adventuresinmapping.com/2017...-made-by-hand/
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    Hi, John. Firstly, welcome to the Guild.

    This is lovely work, reminiscent of some historical survey maps I've seen. I love the stippling effect.

    I read your blog post and enjoyed it. Your photos are beautiful. Have some rep for a fantastic first map.
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    That's a hell of a first post! Lovely work, and I enjoyed the blog as well.

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    Fantastic first map

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    Beautiful work, John! As ChichPea said that stippling is top notch and adds a great historical aesthetic to it.

    Rep coming your way and hope to see some more from you!

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    Wow, thanks for the kind words everybody! The stippling I found to be pretty fun. I wanted to do a rectangular cross-hatch on the shore around the lake, but the roads sort of ended up stealing that space. Maybe next time.
    Speaking of next time, I am going to try out some hand-drawn hillshade. Wish me luck!

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