After free handing a bunch of maps in the margins of my notes I finally decided to sit down and learn how to use GIMP for mapping. Based off of the Atlas Tutorial by Ascension, translated into GIMP by Giide.
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The rivers aren't done yet but any advice on how to improve my map. Map based on a fantasy planet that's just got out of an ice age, imagine earth circa 10000 BC.
A couple of questions the desert areas are super washed out any tips on how to improve this?
The continental shelf is bothering me particularly around the massive bay in the upper right hand side of the main continental mass, any tips on how to improve this?
Any other suggestions and tips are welcome. Thank you.