I wish I could draw maps like this

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I wish I could draw maps like this

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I really wish I had the skill and the attention span to be able to draw maps like this. Especially the mountains and elevations. I just can't seem to work out the angled view of the mountains.

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Really cool! I'm sure you could do it with some practice.
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First of all, learn to use thumbnails, man. Seriously.
Secondly, yes, it's nicely done.
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There's no way that water is freehand.
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What book is this from?
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Why? Your maps are second to none man.
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Re: I wish I could draw maps like this

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DungeonDork wrote:There's no way that water is freehand.
Probably a combination of hand drawn and zipatone. I recognize the half tone and the water pattern. I still have a old graphic design catalog from college (circa 1985) that I will scan to show you what I mean.

The shaded relief is handdrawn and impressive.

My dream technique is to reliably draw hachture for relief.

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