Episode #2: Scott Mayfield a.k.a. @skawtsalot.studio
In this episode we chat with veteran cartographer & world-builder Scott Mayfield about his work with Atlassian & Valiantys, using Inkarnate as well as diving deeper in personal artistic expressions. We briefly touch on specifics of drawing and developing personal style, creative process, inspirations for our works as well as some practical advice for working with clients on commission. Last but not least we do some name dropping of other industry icons like Map Effects and discuss Scott’s big project show — Kram!
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Chapters EP!
Scott’s Introduction & His Work
Background Story & First Map
Inkarnate & Map Software
Combining Map Software & Drawing
Scott’s Approach To Fantasy Maps
Portrayal Of Landmarks In Maps
Worldbuilding & Fantasy Maps
Tips On Getting Commissions and Client Work As A Fantasy Cartographer
Coats of Arms in Fantasy Maps
Discussing Kingdom Come: Deliverance & Its In-Game Maps
Inspiration For Our Maps
Talking Historical City Maps
Scott’s Advice For Beginner Map Artists & Motivating Others
Our Experience With *Map Effects* & Using Brushes
Scott’s Cartoon Show *Kram!*
Resources & highlights from this episode
Scott’s Remnant map
Map of Rattay from Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Old aerial maps of Paris — Map 1 | Map 2
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