July/Aug ‘19 Lite Challenge: Bleak Bones Bay

[Bogie]

Looking good, the pig is cute but I really like the Dodo bird!

[MistyBeee]

Definitely a cute map to follow ! It's a good idea to add those lonely palm trees : it makes the whole forest more dynamic and interesting. Great gradients as well !
You can definitely count me among the fans of the pig & dodo ^^

[Bogie]

"The Pig & Dodo" sounds like a great name for a Tavern!

[GodofMoxie]

Loving the detail, map looked a bit dull to me in the thumbnail but its glorious once opened.

[ChickPea]

This is lovely!

[Marc]

Hi Marc. I do have some ideas on how to improve the lettering...I hope this helps. I really enjoyed writing these tips, maybe I missed my calling as an arts & crafts blogger. Or maybe I just like to look like an expert on something.

Also is the pig on an adventure by any chance?

Wow, this was a nice helpfull description, thanks alot Kisachik!
I will try using it on the current map, but I am sure I will be using it on the next to keep improving myself 😊
I think the pig has been visited by a group of pigs and a goose one evening and was going on a trip to a big pile of mud guarded by some evil greedy donkey....but that’s just what i heared 🤔

Looking good, the pig is cute but I really like the Dodo bird!

Thank you Bogie! 🤗

Definitely a cute map to follow ! It's a good idea to add those lonely palm trees : it makes the whole forest more dynamic and interesting. Great gradients as well !
You can definitely count me among the fans of the pig & dodo ^^

The forest was such a challenge, took me a few papers of scetchy papers to finally decide what style to go for. Thank you for the lovely comment Beee! 🤩

"The Pig & Dodo" sounds like a great name for a Tavern!

Rumor goes a new Tavern has opened in Keelhall...come on over and grab a pint 😉

Loving the detail, map looked a bit dull to me in the thumbnail but its glorious once opened.

Thank you Moxie, happy you decided to click the thumbnail! 🙃

This is lovely!

Thanks for the lovely comment ChickPea! 🤗

[Marc]

I think I can call my first map done.
It’s been a nice learning curve. I am happy with most of the elements and I learned alot of the elements that I’m not that fond off 😊

Thank you all for the kind feedback and I will make sure to take every tip to heart on the next project, yes there will be a next for sure!

A summary for those interested:

- Canvas: Brown hotpressed paper, sized A4.
- Faber Castel Polychromos colouring pencils.
- Faber Castel PITT artists pen Black (sizes S and M)
- Artists fineliners (sizes 0.03mm and 0.05mm)
- A few rulers
- Faber Castel sharpener and eraser
- A big pile of cheap sketching paper
- Time spend: Approx 30 hours

### Latest WIP ###

[Bogie]

[QUOTE=Marc;403738]I think I can call my first map done.[Quote]

You did a great job!

[Marc]

You did a great job!

Thank you Bogie!

[arsheesh]

This is a fun cheerful piece. The palm trees and birds are really charming, and the colors are inviting and well done. Great work.

Cheers,
-Arsheesh