Lord of the Rings (Middle-earth) map
Lord of the Rings (Middle-earth) Map. Iron Crown Enterprises commissioned me to create their Middle-earth map. It was designed as an insert map for their upcoming book, Middle-earth. I painted the artwork at roughly 115% on 200lb watercolour paper. I created the base map artwork, while Iron Crown added the text, border art, and, for some reason, made the large bodies of water bright blue. The final printed size was 24 x 36 inches. I have created similar maps for other publishers, like TSR, Wizards of the Coast, White Wolf, R. Talsorian Games, and Columbia Games, to name a few.
This map was received well by J. R. R. Tolkien fans. Today, I try to render these maps at 125-150% larger than the final printed size, and then, after the art has been scanned at 300 dpi, I create the type using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. These sorts of map projects are some of the most rewarding art projects to complete. However, the Middle-earth map remains one of my favorite commissions.
Painting Specifications:
Medium: Watercolours and Gouaché
Size: 24h x 34w - inches (approx)
Surface: 200lb (425 gsm) Stretched Watercolour Paper
Completed: September 1989
Medium: Watercolours and Gouaché
Size: 24h x 34w - inches (approx)
Surface: 200lb (425 gsm) Stretched Watercolour Paper
Completed: September 1989
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