Empire. Bretonnia & Kislev (Warhammer Fantasy, hand-drawn)

[Impractical Cartographer]

I decided to start a new topic, because the map I'm just working on is big
I hope to inspire some people.

I'd be happy to read your comments too. Maybe I can still draw or plan a map better.

The map is made for Polish fans of Warhammer Fantasy. The map shows Bretonnia, Empire and Kislev.
The dimensions of the sheet are 100x70,7cm (B1).


1. I start with a pencil grid. I use thin (0,2 mm) pencil to draw the contours of coastlines, rivers and to mark the location of major cities.
Then I calligraph the names of the cities.




2. Then I place geographical names on the map (names of provinces, mountains, forests, etc.)



Use the compass to plan the letter spacing.
I'm outlining the letters with a marker to make them more visible. For smaller inscriptions I use banners or ribbons.

Then I'm marking smaller and less important towns on the map.

3. I start drawing with a marker in this order: rivers, mountains, forests, the rest.



4. It's time to add some details - shading, shoreline, colour the rivers and the sea a little bit



5. I am right-handed, so I always start from the top-left so as not to cover my drawing with my hand and not to smudge the ink.



6. Haste is not recommended. Draw slowly.
I often listen to audiobooks while drawing, so I don't get bored.

### Latest WIP ###




Last but not least...

While drawing this map, I announced on my Facebook fanpage a fundraiser for the Hospice from my city.
Pandemic times are difficult and Hospice need more money for disinfectants, masks, gloves etc.
So far, we have collected about $3,000.


I wanted to thank you all.

You inspired me to draw maps.

Now by drawing maps I can help others.

That's great.