My adventures in Atlanta as I explore the city and post whatever things catch my eye. Expect pictures, random thoughts, and occasional bits of wisdom.

I am an aspiring costume designer currently sewing and crafting for my Etsy shop. Find me at www.etsy.com/shop/greyedout or on Facebook as Greyed Out Productions.

18th April 2013

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Thror’s Map.   I’m working on inking a 9”x12” version on Bristol using steel-nibbed pens.  Penciled everything in first, then went over it in black ink.  

Thror’s Map.  

I’m working on inking a 9”x12” version on Bristol using steel-nibbed pens.  Penciled everything in first, then went over it in black ink.  

Tagged: the hobbitthrors mapfantasycartographymappingmapinkedinklonely mountaintolkien

18th July 2012

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I find inking mountains oddly relaxing, especially with a steel nib pen. Done in violet ink in my Moleskine sketchbook.

I find inking mountains oddly relaxing, especially with a steel nib pen. Done in violet ink in my Moleskine sketchbook.

Tagged: hobbitmisty mountainstolkiencartographymapping wilderlandmappingmoleskineviolet inkdwarf

30th January 2012

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That map that I’ve been posting bits and pieces of?  You know, the one of Tolkien’s Wilderland from The Hobbit?  This is the whole thing.  It was *fun* to draw.  I’m really pleased with the way the Misty Mountains turned out.  

That map that I’ve been posting bits and pieces of?  You know, the one of Tolkien’s Wilderland from The Hobbit?  This is the whole thing.  It was *fun* to draw.  I’m really pleased with the way the Misty Mountains turned out.  

Tagged: the hobbittolkienwilderlandmisty mountainscartographyfantasy mapmirkwoodmappingpen and inkforestriverslonely mountainsmaugdragoniron hillswithered heathmalthauser

28th January 2012

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Map of Wilderland from The Hobbit, done. Inked by me onto 100lb Bristol paper using Micron pens.

Map of Wilderland from The Hobbit, done. Inked by me onto 100lb Bristol paper using Micron pens.

Tagged: tolkienhobbitfantasy mapcartographyfantasy cartographymirkwoodmisty mountainskilted germanmapforest

27th January 2012

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Mirkwood.  I wrote a blog post on my progress, and thoughts on fantasy cartography.  You can read it by clicking through.  Leads to Wordpress.  

Mirkwood.  I wrote a blog post on my progress, and thoughts on fantasy cartography.  You can read it by clicking through.  Leads to Wordpress.  

Tagged: the hobbittolkienhobbitmappingmirkwoodcartographymapsforestinked mapbilbo baggins journeykilted germanmalthauser

23rd January 2012

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Mapping Mirkwood is not easy.

Mapping Mirkwood is not easy.

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