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    To Draw and Paint Maps, Revisited [2018] 

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    J.Edward
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    Published on 04-01-2018 06:18 PM
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    Back in 2015, we did the first list of programs to Draw and Paint Maps. In that time there have been some new players to add to that list. I'll touch on some of the ones we previously listed - most of those are still good choices and you should definitely take a look at that list.

    Again, there are lower cost options that are interesting and we'll look at several.
    Most of these come in at around the $25 to $50 price range, with a few being higher and more full featured as well.

    The high end of painting software is by and large occupied by Adobe's Photoshop, though ironically it was not made to be such. ...
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    On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 23 

    Published on 12-02-2017 01:23 PM
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    Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Brian van Hunsel, known to many as Blaidd Drwg. Brian is known for his traditional pencil and ink work as well as a great sense of humor.
    We asked him 7 questions, as we will in each interview.


    Tilvarel Valley by Brian van Hunsel


    1) Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background...
    Hi there! My name is Brian van Hunsel, ...
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    On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 22 

    Published on 10-02-2017 11:54 AM
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    Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Olivier Sanfilippo, known to many as Akae. Akae is most known for his incredibly detailed and interesting city maps.
    [We're doing this interview in Olivier's original French response
    and the English translation done for us by Thomas Rey.]


    We asked him 7 questions, as we will in each interview.


    Map of the "Cité Franche"
    Dragons - Studio Agate Publishing – 2017


    1) Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background...
    Salut la Guilde! Alors moi c'est Olivier Sanfilippo, mon surnom c'est Akae. Je suis illustrateur freelance ...
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    On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 21 

    Published on 09-01-2017 06:44 AM
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    Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Gillis Björk, known to many as Lingon. Lingon is known for beautifully crafted traditional maps.
    We asked him 7 questions, as we will in each interview.


    The Lands around the Central Sea by Lingon


    1) Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background...
    Hi! My name is Gillis (which is pronounced with a J instead of the ...
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    On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 20 

    Published on 07-10-2017 04:38 AM
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    Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Deven Rue. She is known for detailed hand drawn maps and fantastical illustrations.
    We asked her 7 questions, as we will in each interview.



    Outlander Scotland map by Deven Rue


    1) Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background...
    My name is Deven Rue, I'm originally from New York ...
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    On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 19 

    Published on 06-02-2017 03:11 AM
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    Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Kaitlin Gray, known to many as Chashio. She's known for realistic mountains, panoramic landscapes and a boundless drive to try new things.
    We asked her 7 questions, as we will in each interview.


    Northwest Region of Cladonia by Kaitlin Gray


    1) Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background...

    My name is Kaitlin Gray. I am known to many as Chashio, and to many others as Kaitlin Gray, and
    ...
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    On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 18 

    Published on 05-01-2017 04:00 AM
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    Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Francesca Baerald, known to many as, well, Francesca. She's known for her hand drawn and painted maps full of moody watercolor and detailed borders.
    We asked her 7 questions, as we will in each interview.


    Map of Tooj by Francesca Baerald


    1) Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background...
    Growing up my interests have always been focused on music. ...
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