Thanks a bunch!Originally Posted by Ilanthar
Very nice shading on those scarlet crystals.
And change is done.
Hehe, in the end I just scrapped an entire layer and started from the beginning.Tx for the advice.
Indeed they are! A map with big crystals is something I have been hoping to do for quite a while, so this challenge presented a perfect opportunity to just go for it.Hi XCali, it's nice to see some new artwork from you.
At first I was just staring at it in confusion, not seeing the map, so I read the description again and realized this is just the canyon so far, and the settlement is not on the map yet. Those crystals are gigantic; it takes a while to realize just how much. Their scale will probably be much clearer when you add some buildings or whatnot.
You took exotic way further than I'd expect. Normally crystals of this size occur in the form of glaciers or icebergs, but though translucent, you would never see them in such colour. That makes me wonder: just what mineral is this? The red brings cinnabar to mind, which, since it contains mercury, is toxic, and has some unpleasant effects. You mentioned mysterious disappearances?
I hope you share some story along with the progress of this map.
I did base the crystals of Pruskite, the ruby version. As far as I read, there is iron in it somewhere? Not too sure what gives its red color, but it is what I wanted to go for in this one.
I do hope to expand the story! I'll see if I can do it justice.
Thank you Arsheesh! Appreciate it.
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Anyhoo,
Today, I wanted to have another go at the cliffs, they had been proving somewhat temperamental, but this version is better for me.
And I finally added the settlement. Still a lot of shading and highlighting to do there, but the scale comes through now.
Hope you enjoy.
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