Okay, so it's been a very (!) long time since I posted something interesting...
So here's a concept I've been wanting to do for a while: using stock images of rust/peeling paint to create a map. Every time I see some awesome rust texture, I just imagine it as a map all on it's own.
I have imported about 50 images to PS, rotated, resized, flipped, moved, edited, and filled in the gaps.
The result: a very random-looking map (loving the randomness) with a great amount of islands and interior lakes (I've always felt like I need more of both) and an overall pleasing arrangement.
I teased the continents into shapes that would be interesting to fill in (mountains, forests, deserts, cultures) while leaving interesting seas and gulfs between them.
This is a Work-in-Progress that I will develop over time.
Enjoy