The Shire

[FrancescaBaerald]

Hi!

Here's the second map a passionate collector of Tolkien related art commissioned to me.
Some of you may have already seen this map on my Facebook page together with some work in progress.

I wanted it to be colourful and alive. I hope I have managed to obtain that effect

As usual it's done with watercolour and ink on paper.

[Voolf]

Mesmerizing !... i can not find words

[Falconius]

Beautiful as always. Where's Bag End? I can't find it.

[gtwucla]

Awesome. You do amazing borders for your maps.

[- Max -]

Beautiful work, as always ! The frame (though wonderful) with the two trees is maybe a bit overpowered, it distracted me a bit from the map itself.

[Greg]

Beautiful, beautiful work once again Francesca! You never cease to amaze me with your work!

The frame (though wonderful) with the two trees is maybe a bit overpowered, it distracted me a bit from the map itself.

Also, as to Max's comment I don't necessarily think the border is overpowering, but I think it would have worked a tiny bit better if the outer parts of the frame were either significantly darker or lighter than the main map. But that's only a really slight nitpick to another really fine piece!

[Straf]

Another beautiful piece of work Francesca Thank you for sharing it.

[Matthew VE]

Beautiful once again, Francesca! The border is amazing! I do not think it is overpowering. I've been staring at the border for ten minutes and I'm still fascinated by it and finding new stuff. I love the robins and hobbits in the tree, the rabbit on hobbit hill, the ponies, Gandalf in his cart, the Old Mill and Ted Sandyman. I don't know how you do it!

And Falconius, to your question:

[Josiah VE]

Wow... Your skill is overwhelming.
An absolutely incredible map!

[TimPaul]

This is awesome!!