Denoril

[FrancescaBaerald]

...and here's Denoril!
It's a misterious world, I really enjoyed working on it.

- Done for Aaron Bunce and his Overthrown book series. -

[MapMappingMapped]

Saw that one on DeviantArt I believe. Reaaallly love it. And guess what? It seems I repped you about two minutes ago :O
EDIT: I've just wondered: do you draw the linework first or sort of build up the map with paint (i believe it's not the latter?...). If you do the linework first, then would I do so much as ask what paper you use?
Sorry. I ask questions all the time...

[MistyBeee]

Just amazing, as usual... There is something special in every single map you draw, and always so many details to look at !!

[FrancescaBaerald]

Saw that one on DeviantArt I believe. Reaaallly love it. And guess what? It seems I repped you about two minutes ago :O
EDIT: I've just wondered: do you draw the linework first or sort of build up the map with paint (i believe it's not the latter?...). If you do the linework first, then would I do so much as ask what paper you use?
Sorry. I ask questions all the time...

Thank you! I make the pencil drawing, get the approval from the client, then move on with ink and finally with watercolour. During all the process I use 300gr cotton paper.

Just amazing, as usual... There is something special in every single map you draw, and always so many details to look at !!

Thank you! I am more of an illustrator than a cartographer. But I try my best to improve both skills

[Bogie]

Your border illustrations are always so wonderlicious!

[Neyasha]

Such a lovely, unique map and the border illustrations are amazing. I love your color palette. So this is all watercolor or did you also work with colored pencils on this one?

The river system looks a bit strange to me, but I guess this is how the author wanted them to be.

[Ilanthar]

Once again, I love the frame and the way your little creatures play with it .

[FrancescaBaerald]

Your border illustrations are always so wonderlicious!

Thank you very much!

Such a lovely, unique map and the border illustrations are amazing. I love your color palette. So this is all watercolor or did you also work with colored pencils on this one?

The river system looks a bit strange to me, but I guess this is how the author wanted them to be.

Thank you! I have added some red charcoal here and there to enhance some features. Sometimes I notice some inaccuracies on the prototipe maps from my clients. Since they are often fantasy maps I do not give it much importance. For me sometimes freedom of expression and creativity are more important than accuracy, especially regarding fantasy maps

Once again, I love the frame and the way your little creatures play with it .

Thank you!

[jbono]

Beautiful work. I love the detailed border surrounding the map.

[FrancescaBaerald]

Beautiful work. I love the detailed border surrounding the map.

Thank you!