J's Inkman Experiment thread

[Chashio]

I read this: "Within the confines of this concept, are there some sort of forces that would allow for the emotion of these stellar and lunar bodies?"

[J.Edward]

I've been messing around with my old Nesindra III map.
Hopefully it will get finished up soon. One more project cleared away.
I already noticed some errors that cropped up from expanding a selection that I'll have to fix. Drats.

Nesindra III crop

[Mouse]

This is a bit unusual for you, John?

Looks good, though

[ThomasR]

Your coastal skills are something I admire (among others). They really give your maps a certain flair that's unique. Plus the color theme is a real good choice !

[Ilanthar]

Oooh, I forgot this... As usual, looking forward to see your next steps on this!

[J.Edward]

For some reason, that image looks really low rez... not sure why.
I'll have to add another later today.

This is a bit unusual for you, John?

Looks good, though

Well, maybe it is. I did this sort of map more in the past.
I would always become slightly disenchated before finishing ones like this though.
Which is partly why there aren't any posted.

Your coastal skills are something I admire (among others). They really give your maps a certain flair that's unique. Plus the color theme is a real good choice !

Thanks Thomas
I'd say the act of drawing coastlines is probably one of the things I have spent the most time on over the years.

Oooh, I forgot this... As usual, looking forward to see your next steps on this!

I got some inspiration from your recent Eldoran astronomical view . This will have some decorative stuff around the hemispheres.

I'm trying to add some simple mountains in there in a style that looks ok with this simplistic style.
Ran through 4 or 5 versions and didn't like how they looked.
I'm also trying out a new font.

[Kellerica]

YEEEEEES. BRING ON THE DARKNESS.

I second Thomas, BTW, I have too have admired your coastlines for years!

[J.Edward]

YEEEEEES. BRING ON THE DARKNESS.

I second Thomas, BTW, I have too have admired your coastlines for years!

You hold your own with coastlines.

Here's a little update.. more of a teaser, really.
Trying out a new font on this one.
And going for a subdued and simpler terrain style.
Not sure If I'm gonna try to get rivers and lakes in there..
I'm thinking not, as it would make it too busy.

[Ilanthar]

That's a good teaser, I'd say !
I like the way you're playing with contrasts on those.

[jshoer]

I like the simplified style, and the inverted colors!

The font looks cool. It reminds me of midcentury pulp movie titles.