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The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

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10 Years Of Cartographers Choice [at A Glance] - (65 comments)
Sahwyn - By Caenwyr - (11 comments)
The Cartographers Guild Map - By MistyBeee - (28 comments)
Sundown - By Arsheesh - (24 comments)
Valtoria - By ThomasR - (30 comments)
Veduta Of A Late Medieval Town - By Chlodowech - (22 comments)
10 Years Of Cartographers Choice [at A Glance]
For the 10th Anniversary, I decided to do a big mosaic of all the CCs on one page. It turned out a bit less mosaic than I planned but it's still nice to see them all together.
Sahwyn - By Caenwyr
: Photoshop with graphic tablet & stylus Well-known member of the guild, Caenwyr is an accomplished cartographer who has explored many kinds of maps (regions, cities, worlds, buildings...
The Cartographers Guild Map - By MistyBeee
Hand drawn in Photoshop CC2020 using a Wacom Cintiq pro 16 Beside the name of the map - that alone should catch your attention - we can only admire here a superb depiction of a marvelous p...
Sundown - By Arsheesh
Arsheesh is a well-known member of the Guild who's been active for many years, and has constantly improved and polished his iconic maps during that time. What a surprise that he hasn't ha...
Valtoria - By ThomasR
An active, supportive and prolific member of the Guild for years, ThomasR has outdone himself with this world map commission. The care and attention to land details, mountains, and shading...
Veduta Of A Late Medieval Town - By Chlodowech
Chlodowech is an unmistakable artist for everyone who loves detailed, patiently crafted and designed historical maps. Working with traditional media, a map like Veduta is a beautiful tribute...

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What I still perceive of the spirit of my childhood (l'Île Ronde)
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Ce que je perçois encore de l'esprit de mon enfance (l'Île Ronde) ~ what I still perceive of the spirit of my childhood.
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Good $TIME_OF_DAY, I’m Jay, I like modern maps and alternate history (as well as science fiction in general). I’m not a particularly seasoned mapmaker;
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I made this for an adventure I am writing. Not all details are finalised and it might see some adjustment as I finish the writing. The setting has a 19th
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Need city street map for Norwegian megacity for the TTRPG Metro: Otherscape
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This will be a map of a large megacity. It will be for personal use in the cyberpunk TTRPG Metro: Otherscape. The city
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Topographical Map of Koren
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Although I make most of my maps on digital, this one was made on paper for a summer project for school!

For more context: Koren was often
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To Draw and Paint Maps, Revisited [2018]

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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

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

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

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

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

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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