Monday, March 30, 2015

World Map Portfolio: a map commission directory

This post is part of a series to augment the Fictional Cartography by D.N.Frost available for free download.

The best and latest map commissions are gathered here at www.DNFrost.com/portfolio.

Find more guest-inspired content in my Guest Directory.



Also check out the maps from the TotKW saga:
Maps of Awakening: fictional cartography from Book 1 www.DNFrost.com/maps #TotKW An atlas directory by D.N.Frost Part of a series. Maps of Broken: fictional cartography from Book 2 www.DNFrost.com/maps #TotKW An atlas directory by D.N.Frost Part of a series. Maps of Conceived: fictional cartography from Book 3 www.DNFrost.com/maps #TotKW An atlas directory by D.N.Frost Part of a series.

For the making of the TotKW maps, see www.DNFrost.com/cartography.

And to map your own world, see www.DNFrost.com/commissions.



World of the Marshlanders: NEW POST!

I first encountered professor-gone-author Annis Pratt when a prior map client recommended my services for Annis's series of published novels. Check out our project mapping the wetlands for her eco-fiction series.

Read more of this post here...




What are Commissions? On this website, the commissions tag refers to information about my map-making collaborations with others.

The map commission series showcases each project, and the commission resource series gives details on commissioning your next map.

Read more about this tag here... Soon.



Fictional Cartography: a free download

Get a sense of my vesatile mapping process with these testimonials and project memoirs.

You'll learn how to use map-making as a tool to improve your own settings and stories.

Read more about this download here...






Map Your World: a paid creative service

Your world is a masterpiece, and your map must reflect it perfectly. I want you to have access to this powerful creative tool, whether you want to enjoy your map on game night or publish a new map in every novel.

Read more about this service here...



Map Commission FAQ: a free download

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about my map-making services.

You'll learn key specifics like rates, image rights, and the start-to-finish of your project.

Read more about this download here... Soon.


Download the helpful Map Commission FAQ here.




Gold Commissions average over 12 hours of Photoshop time. Map Your World here.

These maps are elaborate, decorative, and usually require me to make technical innovations or major stylistic changes.

Ideal for your professional publications and full-page printing.

Eastern Minas, for Stephen Everett

This earth-like planet was invented by science-fiction writer Stephen Everett. We finished his map in March 2020.

The map depicts the entire eastern hemisphere as a 2D overworld projection.

Begin Steve's map story here... Soon.

Western Minas, for Stephen Everett

This earth-like planet was invented by science-fiction writer Stephen Everett. We finished his map in June 2018.

The map depicts the entire western hemisphere as a 2D overworld projection.

Begin Steve's map story here... Soon.


The Realms of Iorden, for TOAFN

The Once and Future Nerd is a fantasy podcast written by Zach Glass and Christian Madera. We finished their map in May 2016.

The map depicts the shimmering White Forest and surrounding human realms.

Begin TOAFN's map story here...



T'Chak of Sheridan's World

This earth-like planet was invented by science-fiction writer Stephen Everett. We finished his map in July 2016.

The map depicts much of the southern hemisphere as a 2D overworld projection.

Begin Steve's map story here...



Minbari of Sheridan's World

This earth-like map was for science-fiction writer Stephen Everett. We finished his map in June 2015 and updated it in July 2016.

The map depicts much of the northern hemisphere as a 2D overworld projection.

Begin Steve's map story here...



Babylon and Corinth of Sheridan's World

This earth-like map was for science-fiction writer Stephen Everett. We finished his map in January 2015 and updated it in July 2016.

The map depicts much of the northern hemisphere as a 2D overworld projection.

Begin Steve's map story here...


Kleinpharas of Gardul, for Jeffery W Ingram

This poster-sized map shows a large swath of Jeffery W Ingram's earth-like world of Gardul. We finished his maps in April 2016.

The map displays the nuanced topography in the lands of Kleinpharas and beyond.

Begin Jeffery's map story here...


Download the helpful Map Commission FAQ here.




Silver Commissions average from 8-12 hours of Photoshop time. Map Your World here.

These maps are detailed and professional, for both high-quality printing and online sharing. Most of my own maps fall into this level of detail.

Ideal official images for your publications and online display.


Kleinpharas of Gardul, for Jeffery Ingram

This earth-like world was imagined by fantasy worldbuilder and author Jeffery W Ingram. We finished his maps in April 2016.

The map shows a diverse land of many climates and detailed topography.

Begin Jeffery's map story here...


World of the Marshlanders, for Annis Pratt

This realistic early-modern realm was invented by eco-fiction author Dr. Annis Pratt. We finished her map in October 2016.

The map displays a diverse peninsula of cultivated land and wild marshes.

Begin Annis's map story here...

Gaul, for Linnea Tanner

This large overview of France was for historical fantasy author Linnea Tanner. We finished her map in August 2019.

The map shows the plains, rivers, and settlements of ancient France.

Begin Linnea's map story here... Soon.


Southern Britannia, for Linnea Tanner

The world of the ancient Celts comes to life in the historical fantasy of Linnea Tanner. We finished her maps in July 2015.

The map depicts southern England and the Celtic tribes resisting Roman conquest.

Begin Linnea's map story here...


Smuggler's Routes, for Claudia Oltean

Claudia writes about her grandfather's journalism in the crime-fueled mayhem of Prohibition-era Detroit. We finished her map in August 2015.

This map shows the contours of the frozen Detroit River and the major cities along its banks.

Begin Claudia's map story here...


Download the helpful Map Commission FAQ here.




Copper Commissions average less than 8 hours of Photoshop time. Map Your World here.

These maps are functional and aesthetic, but less elaborate. They rely on time-saving shortcuts and thorough correspondence to reduce revision time.

Ideal reference tools for your games and works in progress.

Britannia, for Linnea Tanner

This large overview of England was for historical fantasy author Linnea Tanner. We finished her maps in July 2015.

The map shows the highlands, rivers, and Celtic tribes of ancient England.

Begin Linnea's map story here...

Sordow, for David Glenn

This fantasy realm was invented by writer David Glenn, who drew inspiration from his British heritage. We finished his map in June 2016.

The map displays the four nations that form the northern isles of Sordow.

Begin David's map story here...


Crystallon, for Monica Spath

This earth-like world was imagined by fantasy storyteller and weaver Monica Spath. We finished her map in July 2015.

The map depicts idyllic countryside and the forest that provides lumber for airships.

Begin Monica's map story here...



A'tal of Affonaè

This earth-like world was imagined by fantasy writer and equestrian Morgyn Star. We finished her map in June 2015.

The map depicts the grassy realm of A'tal, bordered by the red sands of Daharsha.

Begin Morgyn's map story here...



Download the helpful Map Commission FAQ here.




Maps of Broken are further examples from my own fantasy saga. Map Your World here.

Maps of this sort showcase my own personal style, and demonstrate mapping capabilities beyond those commissioned above.

Additional styles and possibilities for your map.


The Katei Ocean, for Broken

This is a section map for my own novel, Broken. I've included it as an example of my antiqued nautical cartography.

The map depicts ocean depths, coral reefs, and ocean currents in a decorative style.

See more maps from this novel here...



The Nine Hells, for Broken

This is a section map for my own novel, Broken. I've included it as an example of mapping an unearthly realm.

The map depicts rugged expanses of barren rock split by chasms filled with magma.

See more maps from this novel here...


That's it for this post! Check out the latest map commissions for more.

Want to bring your own world to life? We can map your world.
You deserve a professional map you can be proud to share.

Download Fictional Cartography by D.N.Frost here, or start your adventure below.






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