Do you have any map-making software of your own yet, or have your previous maps been hand drawn?
I have Photoshop, but I hand draw my maps (with a tablet) anyway. The first map (well, not first, but it was the first I made the last few years) I made was vector-like planetary map. I kind of like the look rather than more digital-painterly style. Then there was a time I render maps in sketchbooks in pencils and fixative.
.. well, seeing how pretty digitally crafted maps here though, I'll have to try that too.

I'd like to eventually hand paint my maps. Maybe the classic ink and watercolors, or acrylics. Obviously after I have enough skill/ knowledge not to mess the laws of physics and geology too much. xD

Thank you for the links, I've read them and they're very informative.

Steel General : Thank you!