Realistic Maps

Highlander · Apr 15, 2011

Question on those familiar with my maps.

Content aside, how realistic would you rate my style? Most of the time I shoot for something that, if the person was unaware of history, may think is real.

For those unfamiliar (I haven't posted one in a while), my DeviantArt account is in my sig.

Turquoise Blue · Apr 16, 2011

Highlander said:
Question on those familiar with my maps.

Content aside, how realistic would you rate my style? Most of the time I shoot for something that, if the person was unaware of history, may think is real.

For those unfamiliar (I haven't posted one in a while), my DeviantArt account is in my sig.

The maps look like they are real, your style is impressive.

The Professor · Apr 16, 2011

A very nice style. And appears historical.

Sometimes however the overlay (the stain, if I can call it that) can obscure the text a little.

OAM47 · Apr 16, 2011

Highlander said:
Question on those familiar with my maps.

Content aside, how realistic would you rate my style? Most of the time I shoot for something that, if the person was unaware of history, may think is real.

For those unfamiliar (I haven't posted one in a while), my DeviantArt account is in my sig.

Tied for first except for the occasional rare one that shines through, IMO.

Petros >Peter Fergus< · Apr 16, 2011

Brilliant.

Like I've picked up a history book from another timeline.

Noravea · Apr 16, 2011

How do you make these?

LNSS · Apr 16, 2011

Yeah, I want one of your paper textures please.

Noravea · Apr 16, 2011

Your paper textures are very good, may we borrow them.

Thande · Apr 16, 2011

It's realistic for the late 19th century and early 20th century, which is when most of your maps are set so that's all right (I do, however, get cross when people use that kind of style for modern maps).

Highlander · Apr 17, 2011

DrTron said:
The maps look like they are real, your style is impressive.

OAM47 said:
Tied for first except for the occasional rare one that shines through, IMO.

Petros >Peter Fergus< said:
Brilliant.

Like I've picked up a history book from another timeline.

Thanks! It is nice comments like these that keep me on track doing what I do.

Noravea said:
How do you make these?

Photoshop, lately Illustrator.

The Professor said:
A very nice style. And appears historical.

Sometimes however the overlay (the stain, if I can call it that) can obscure the text a little.

Thanks!

Sometimes it is for effect, but other times I do it if I am not quite sure on something, and want to hide a mistake.

Arcvalons said:
Yeah, I want one of your paper textures please.

Noravea said:
Your paper textures are very good, may we borrow them.

I lost the majority of my old paper library with the crash and burn of my old computer - what I have left can easily be found on DeviantArt and through Google searches.

Thande said:
It's realistic for the late 19th century and early 20th century, which is when most of your maps are set so that's all right (I do, however, get cross when people use that kind of style for modern maps).

I have ideas for some set during the fifties, based on an old atlas I picked up at a book sale, but I can't seem to find it!

I agree, though; while I feel this time period is the most aesthetically pleasing when it comes to maps, I kind of want to start branching out. Like make some pieces like this. (The Ministry of Type is a really cool blog, if you haven't seen it already)