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    Wip Oct/Nov '19 Lite Challenge: The Well at the World's End

    Hello everyone! This prompt seemed like just the opportunity to put a few ideas together. In part, I like the excuse to start small. A 2x6" bookmark feels a little less intimidating than a vast and empty canvas.

    The story: The Well at the World's End, by William Morris
    After stumbling across this, I've been itching to try mapping its geography and places. And for some added inspiration; not only is the story a minor classic of early fantasy- but the first-edition printing from Morris' Kelmscott Press is a thing of wonder, crafted in reminiscence of medieval manuscripts of old.

    But alas, it has no map!

    And so how to take up the challenge? I've been appreciating the labors of the guild's KMAlexander in deconstructing historical maps to create an abundance of brushes, but hadn’t yet tried them out. And, the latest brush set, Ogilby seemed like just the thing for this challenge, and this story, and so here we are. (Thanks KMAlexander!)

    So... Do on thy hauberk and thy war gear and join Ralph of Upmeads, with the Lady of Abundance, as they try the adventure of The Well at the World’s End.

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    Friends in need meet in the wildwood. Woodcut from the Kelmscott Press edition (1896).

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    Love it. This looks really, really good.
    Kmalexander, great work on the brushes, Rwhyte excellent composition thus far!
    Glory is the reward of valour.

    My blog at: damonjynx.blogspot.com.au

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    Very nice work, and a great use of the brushes.
    "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams"

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    Very Nice. Love the sweeping dunes.

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    Every book should have a bookmark with the map for the book on it! Looking good!
    Welcome to the challenge!

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    Ooh! Good choice of subject and the bookmark is looking good, too!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bogie View Post
    Every book should have a bookmark with the map for the book on it! Looking good!
    Welcome to the challenge!
    Yeah! And then you always know where you’re at

    Thanks everyone for all the welcoming comments!

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