Emma Ford
Buildings in Kaharian
Designing homes for the people of m y created world. Caldahorne For the houses in this region I need buildings that can withstand heavy...
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Emma Ford
- Oct 7, 2020
- 4 min
Medieval Medicines
Using plants from the middle ages as inspiration for the plant life in Kaharian image from http://blog.english-heritage.org.uk/grow-medie...
Emma Ford
- Oct 7, 2020
- 2 min
Making Metal
Researching Furnaces It is a fantasy given that dwarves are miners and blacksmiths. This actually comes from Norse mythology. They were...
Emma Ford
- Oct 7, 2020
- 4 min
Military camps inspired by the Romans
This is a retrospective post, because I found this information after I had designed the military camps for my elven and human factions....
Emma Ford
- Oct 7, 2020
- 5 min
The Regions of Kaharian
Deciduous Forests Deciduous forests are the most abundant in Kaharian. They are found in regions of the world that have warm moist...
Emma Ford
- Oct 7, 2020
- 3 min
A Hall Fit for a King
Inspiration from other worlds The work of J R R Tolkien has always had a great influence on me. The imagery he evokes when writing about...
Emma Ford
- Sep 21, 2020
- 2 min
Module Project: Masterpiece or Classic
Masterpiece (noun) a work of outstanding artistry, skill or workmanship. Classic (adjective) judges over a period of time to be of the...
Emma Ford
- Sep 21, 2020
- 1 min
Chirk Castle
The Battle of Crogen is the name given to a skirmish in 1165 between Henry II and the Welsh forces of Owain Gwynedd that took place in...
Emma Ford
- Sep 21, 2020
- 2 min
Cartography and Fantasy Maps
I started this project with the intention of answering 100+ questions about how my world would take shape. I think the best way to do...
Emma Ford
- Sep 21, 2020
- 1 min
Penrhyn Castle: A Mock-Gothic Fairytale
I love the masonry at Penrhyn Castle, the place is full intricate embellishments with mythical creatures interwoven into the decorations...
Emma Ford
- Sep 21, 2020
- 1 min
Lettering - Art and Illusion: Exhibition at Ruthin Craft Centre
When I started the course I didn’t think that lettering would be so important, but through making maps and trying to write my storyboards...
Emma Ford
- Sep 21, 2020
- 3 min
The British Museum: Historical References for my Created World
My recent trip to the British Museum made me feel like a kid in a candy shop. I take a lot of inspiration from European folklore and...
Emma Ford
- Sep 21, 2020
- 1 min
Sketchbook Making Workshop
I really enjoyed the sketchbook making workshop, so much so that I immediately went home and started working on my own. I haven’t made a...
Emma Ford
- Sep 21, 2020
- 2 min
World Building In Practice: Finding Inspiration in the Welsh Landscape
I took a trip to Ogwen in Snowdonia with the intention of spending some time in nature and capturing the bleak welsh landscape. This time...
Emma Ford
- Sep 21, 2020
- 4 min
Things to Consider When Creating a Fantasy World
World building is a crucial part of design and creation in storytelling. It manifests in various forms including graphic novels and video...
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