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2019-05-25 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostClick here to return to the course index
A quick alternative to my highly detailed mountains, scout map features are perfect for prop making or for those who don't want to spend ages drawing mountains like I do. lol
2019-05-18 16:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostClick here to return to the course index
Ideas on creating different looking tree clusters than the ones you normally see of mine. Less detail and a lot more representative of the size of the map you're trying to create.
2019-05-17 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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I use be the to the type of person that cringed whenever looking at a fantasy map I felt was “wrong” because of a river or lake that didn’t fit what I knew of Earth Sciences. However, when I started working on my cartography class, I delved back into research...
2019-05-15 21:51:47 +0000 UTC View Post
For anyone who has ordered the d20s from us, we're working on getting them done and shipped out as quickly as possible. Sorry for any inconvenience but they are a bit of work to create and some days it's just slow going. :(
2019-05-11 19:17:36 +0000 UTC View Post
If you haven't already, let me know your birthday and I'll send you a card for it! PM me your month & day and I'll add it to my calendar.
Along with your birthday, please let me know any of the following you're comfortable sharing so I can best tailor a card/gift for you:
To help patrons better understand how to use Patreon and make it a better experience, here's some tips to keep in mind:
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2019-04-25 16:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Because each are handmade, they will vary in color and combination but this is generally how they'll look. If you'd like to change your order to this or any other colors, please let me know along with your order number.
2019-04-24 20:30:35 +0000 UTC View Post
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In this video, I give you 3 ways to create a coastline and what land features dictate what type of coastline you'll have.
As stated in the video, here's the link to the interactive map showing the progression of the earth's land formations over time: 2019-04-06 16:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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NOTE: In the video I state "soft round pressure size" brush is my main brush but I meant "Hard Round Pressure Size" so the edges aren't fuzzy.
Pencil Brushes (included in the below link}: 2019-04-03 17:49:32 +0000 UTC View Post
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Because everyone liked the video talking about the way I set up my Photoshop files, I thought I would go a bit deeper into that and talk about how to use layers, lock folders, and use subfolders to help you save time & worry while working on huge files/maps. 2019-03-31 21:14:13 +0000 UTC View Post
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Continuing with my videos on how I create my maps, here's the rough sketch! In the future, I'll do much more sped up videos with commentary over that but I thought it would be nice to have longer videos in the beginning (I'll add them to a post where they will all be lis...
2019-03-29 20:29:24 +0000 UTC View PostClick here to return to the course index
Here's the first of my new video series where I'm going to be sharing the map-making process with you from beginning to end. From opening Photoshop to adding the finishing touches, I'll be documenting the process in short 5-20 minute videos that'll explain the why,...
2019-03-28 22:12:56 +0000 UTC View Post
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2019-03-10 16:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
If you ordered a mini from me and haven’t received it yet, there’s going to be a delay in shipping. We’re doing our best to get them made and sent out before ECCC but there’s a chance that may not happen and I am truly sorry.
2019-03-04 15:14:27 +0000 UTC View Post
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2019-02-10 17:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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Click the image above to see a list of rock formations and examples.
Looking for something other than your standard mountain ranges? Want something darker, more sinister? Perhaps something almost mystical or whimsy? You can find oodles of i...
2019-01-28 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Picked to match the embroidered trim if you opt for it or your choice of color themes, these satin ropes will be added to your map to allow for hanging! You'll even get a choice on adding wooden dowels to the top & bottom of your map to allow it to be easily rolled up or hung with this rope on the top dowel!
SO MANY CHOICES!!!
I'll keep adding updates as we develop ...
2019-01-23 16:24:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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In a previous livestream, we discussed ocean currents and I was reminded of an experiment in Earth Science class. Well, it popped into my head again today and I thought I would find instructions for it online. Here you go! Learn how the ocean currents w...
2019-01-21 20:48:06 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm working on building up a large assortment of embroidered trim for those who want a more tapestry or medieval look to their master maps. Trim will be chosen based on the general look and feel of the map and sewn on by Bre when she creates the hem.
Depending on the map, it will replace the border from the original design or be added as a compliment alongside it.
You'll be ab...
2019-01-21 17:13:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Come join me Monday at 4pm Pacific to learn different techniques on making digital parchment and aged paper backgrounds for your maps!
A link will be posted to Surveyor & up tiers Monday afternoon to join me for a private livestream.
2019-01-18 19:30:59 +0000 UTC View PostI've added a role to Discord that matches the pledge level you're in. I don't know if I'll ever do something with the different roles but I thought it was a good idea to set things like that up now.
What do the different roles mean on Discord?
If you're new to Discord, roles are made by the admins/moderators of Discords to group people together to make things...
2019-01-18 17:13:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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Today's world building question comes from our Discord where Beth asks
"If a world had two moons (because that would be awesome), would the tides change so much that it would alter how the coastlines would form and erode? Or would we assume that the moons...
2019-01-17 18:47:13 +0000 UTC View Post
If you haven't already, let me know your birthday and I'll send you a card for it! PM me your month & day and I'll add it to my calendar.
2019-01-11 17:59:09 +0000 UTC View Post
I’ve started sending out cards to every patron whose address is available. They should start arriving soon. Hopefully. I always worry about ones shipped overseas. Hopefully they make it safely to you. They aren’t much but sure are a lot of fun to make. I hope they bring a bit of joy to your holidays. <3
2018-12-09 23:19:16 +0000 UTC View Post
While you're picking up gifts for the holidays, please consider giving the gift of D&D! Tabletop Loot has a fantastic program for schools, youth groups & libraries to receive dice sets for children in D&D clubs! It's only $5 to donate and helps encourage new players to the game!
2018-11-26 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Not quite the same as the goal I announced yesterday, this is the step we needed to reach first! I can now afford the private livestreaming service! Woohoo! I will need to do a few test runs as it'll be new to me but I'm STOKED! I'll announce my first official patron-only livestream as soon as possible and then will set a schedule for cartography classes for the new year. Next......
2018-11-25 23:03:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Yup! I'll be Skyping in to talk with Greg Tito & Shelly Moo for WotC's Dragon Talk show! I'm SO EXCITED! Show starts at 2pm Pacific! I hope to see you all there to show your support!
(Also... I'm SO nervous! AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
2018-11-25 22:42:29 +0000 UTC View Post
In my original cartography class, the focus was to help someone understand the basics of earth sciences, geography, topography, and biomes in order to create maps that looked realistic and fit their story.
Now I'd like to create an expansion on that specifically focused on world building with cartography. From answering questions like "how do you even know what to make the coastline look l...
2018-11-24 21:24:42 +0000 UTC View Post