I don't really feel like typing much, so I'll just make this mostly pictures. Here's what I've done in the last month!

( Large pictures! )

The next step with the map is to figure out how to do the lettering for the place names. I ordered some tiny letters and should have them this week, so hopefully I can stamp little tiny places names into the leather. Otherwise I'll have to resort to painting them on, which I've practiced and looks totally crappy. After I get the lettering sorted out, I can texture the water and then add color. I'll try to keep taking progress pictures. :-)

I actually have lots to write about, but I'm kind of exhausted and my brain isn't giving me coherent sentences, sooooo all you get is pictures today.

Also, wow, I have a million user icons and not one of them even remotely relates to this post. Probably because I last updated them like four years ago. I should do something about that...