How important is the map of the Land to you?

Post by **Blackhawk** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:33 pm

if a map of the land is important to you then check this out.

kevinswatch.ihugny.com/phpBB2/album_page.php?pic_id=1548

I made this last year..or started it last year, still in progress as far as minor details.

Post by **thefirst** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:23 pm

I've been out there bragging on your map already Blackhawk. The recognition is well-deserved!

Post by **matrixman** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:44 pm

Bravo, Blackhawk!

I'm guessing that for those who were disappointed by the Atlas of the Land, Blackhawk's map was the kind they had wanted to see.

Hey, this just occurred to me: wouldn't it be ultra-cool if somehow a Phoogle Map of the Land could be created? Imagine zooming down to Revelstone...Doom's Retreat...Gallows Howe...

Post by **thefirst** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:01 pm

matrixman wrote:Bravo, Blackhawk!

I'm guessing that for those who were disappointed by the Atlas of the Land, Blackhawk's map was the kind they had wanted to see.

Hey, this just occurred to me: wouldn't it be ultra-cool if somehow a Phoogle Map of the Land could be created? Imagine zooming down to Revelstone...Doom's Retreat...Gallows Howe...

I didn't see the Atlas, where is it posted?

Post by **Mortice Root** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:11 pm

thefirst - I think MM is talking about "The Atlas of the Land" by Karen Fonstad. Published in mid 80's, I think. I've never seen it myself, but from what I gather, the detail was lacking according to some folks....

Post by **Cameraman Jenn** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:22 pm

Nice work Blackhawk. That's impressive.

Post by **thefirst** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:35 pm

Mortice Root wrote:thefirst - I think MM is talking about "The Atlas of the Land" by Karen Fonstad. Published in mid 80's, I think. I've never seen it myself, but from what I gather, the detail was lacking according to some folks....

Ah, thanks, no, haven't seen it, but now that it's been brought to my attention, I'll have to try. Thanks MR

Post by **Caesar** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:05 pm

I'll say this about the Altas of the Land: it was 100% better than anything I could ever come up with since I don't have that sort of talent. But, Mortice Root makes a true point: the detail was very lacking in some parts. I own a copy and I refer to it sometimes (when I am trying to imagine a scene and I can't see it in my head), but it's mostly just a crutch for those of us who have trouble imagining the scenery of the Land.

Post by **Relayer** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:32 pm

Caesar wrote:I'll say this about the Altas of the Land: it was 100% better than anything I could ever come up with since I don't have that sort of talent. But, Mortice Root makes a true point: the detail was very lacking in some parts. I own a copy and I refer to it sometimes (when I am trying to imagine a scene and I can't see it in my head), but it's mostly just a crutch for those of us who have trouble imagining the scenery of the Land.

Exactly. It's not great by any means. But it's cool to have, just because it's the Land

Now if it had Blackhawk's art in it, that'd be something!

Post by **Blackhawk** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:52 am

wow,..im glad you liked the map, and thanks to you too The First, Relayer and everyone

speaking of the atlas i have one in a box somewhere, i have to dig it out eventually.. would be interesting to go over it after al these years.. thanks again everyone

Post by **Carson Napier** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:37 pm

Blackhawk wrote:wow, Thank you guys..im glad you liked the map, and thanks to you too The First speaking of the atlas i have one in a box somewhere, i have to dig it out eventually.. would be interesting to go over it after al these years.. thanks again everyone

More props from me...it's beautiful, it would look better framed and hanging on my wall though.

So when are you gonna get it 100% finished and release some high quality prints for "Land Lovers" to buy from you?

Post by **matrixman** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:15 pm

In case I gave the impression in my earlier post that I don't appreciate Karen Fonstad's Atlas of the Land, I just want to say emphatically that I do love the Atlas. Over the years I've made posts urging Chronicles fans to get the Atlas (if they could find a copy).

I suppose it's a shame that Fonstad did not have the budget and resources to create the kind of gorgeous "3D"-rendered maps that we take almost for granted today. But back then, we didn't have Photoshop.

Post by **MsMary** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:23 am

Very cool map, Blackhawk.

Post by **Blackhawk** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:08 am

Carson Napier wrote:
Blackhawk wrote:wow, Thank you guys..im glad you liked the map, and thanks to you too The First speaking of the atlas i have one in a box somewhere, i have to dig it out eventually.. would be interesting to go over it after al these years.. thanks again everyone
More props from me...it's beautiful, it would look better framed and hanging on my wall though.

So when are you gonna get it 100% finished and release some high quality prints for "Land Lovers" to buy from you?

I'm continuously changing little things...fine tuning it i guess, I have been experimenting with the printing, and so far the largest i have attempted printing is on Tabloid 11 x 17 inch paper and it does look pretty good on the wall...if im lucky i might be able to get it to print in movie poster size so i can frame one in this huge oak frame just waiting for it

and if the quality is good i will most likely just release it to KW members for free so they can have it printed themselves if interested... Vain might be working on something also, he has a scale version of the map and may have something interesting in mind for it.

I got a reply from SRD today through his gradual interview about the map,

he said

Thank you for sharing this. The way things look to you is not the way things look to me--but that's not important. What I like best in your efforts is your ability to make these places look alive.

I'm glad he took time out of his writing to check it out, I know hes a busy guy, and whoever invented the Gradual Interview is a genius. all writers should have one.

Post by **thefirst** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:51 pm

That's really great, you know, my mother and I are contemplating doing a mural on one of the walls in her study, I've almost got her convinced to do a map of the Land.

Post by **Skyweir** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:22 pm

Blackhawk wrote:if a map of the land is important to you then check this out.

kevinswatch.ihugny.com/phpBB2/album_page.php?pic_id=1548

I made this last year..or started it last year, still in progress as far as minor details.

Blackhawk .. this is excellent!! amazing work .. i love it ..

kudos!!

Post by **Carson Napier** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:24 pm

Blackhawk wrote:
Carson Napier wrote:
Blackhawk wrote:wow, Thank you guys..im glad you liked the map, and thanks to you too The First speaking of the atlas i have one in a box somewhere, i have to dig it out eventually.. would be interesting to go over it after al these years.. thanks again everyone
More props from me...it's beautiful, it would look better framed and hanging on my wall though.

So when are you gonna get it 100% finished and release some high quality prints for "Land Lovers" to buy from you?
I'm continuously changing little things...fine tuning it i guess, I have been experimenting with the printing, and so far the largest i have attempted printing is on Tabloid 11 x 17 inch paper and it does look pretty good on the wall...if im lucky i might be able to get it to print in movie poster size so i can frame one in this huge oak frame just waiting for it and if the quality is good i will most likely just release it to KW members for free so they can have it printed themselves if interested... Vain might be working on something also, he has a scale version of the map and may have something interesting in mind for it.

I got a reply from SRD today through his gradual interview about the map,

he said

Thank you for sharing this. The way things look to you is not the way things look to me--but that's not important. What I like best in your efforts is your ability to make these places look alive.

I'm glad he took time out of his writing to check it out, I know hes a busy guy, and whoever invented the Gradual Interview is a genius. all writers should have one.

It was nice of SRD to even reply, one assumes he is very busy at the moment! I gather he has a bit time and respect for the folks at KW, and rightly so, there is some great discussion about his work here, it's great to read (and veiw) some of the threads you guys create.

And as for your map, I for one am looking forward to seeing the finished article. Excellent work IMO.

Post by **foulwife** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:12 am

That map is fantastic, I love it!

Post by **deer of the dawn** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:57 pm

Beautiful Map!! I thought I was looking at GoogleEarth's Land page or something. Well done.

Post by **Blackhawk** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:08 pm

deer of the dawn wrote:Beautiful Map!! I thought I was looking at GoogleEarth's Land page or something. Well done.

Thanks, i have some more work here

kevinswatch.ihugny.com/phpBB2/album_cat.php?cat_id=15

Vain posted 4 of the top 6 for me when i was ...hehe..i still am..a newbie to this site anyway.

I will probably be adding about 1-2 a month so check it now and then, since coming here it has re sparked an interest for me in scenes of the land. im working on santonins death and a view of landsdrop from the Sarangrave side. I have a list of scenes in my head that i want to try like the ice locked drommond and the quest setting out on foot, A view of seareach from the Drommond, and possibly the approach to the one tree and brinns battle with Ak Haru Kenaustin Aredenol, and also of course the battle between TC and Foul white gold vs Illearth stone. endless possibilities.

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How important is the map of the Land to you?