Jack | TallShepherd
@tallshepherd.com
•Fantasy Cartographer & Graphic Designer.
•Maps for: The Blade Itself (Curious King), Bound & The Broken, Malazan & more.
•COMMISSIONS OPEN (email or dm for more)
•Maps for: The Blade Itself (Curious King), Bound & The Broken, Malazan & more.
•COMMISSIONS OPEN (email or dm for more)
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Jack | TallShepherd
@tallshepherd.com
· Dec 5
Still one of my favourite maps I've made! Just managed to capture something that I really dig and it's something I'm gonna be chasing for all future maps I make (of which there are a bunch in progress, just can't share yet).
Off to Lundy Island for the weekend! See you on the other side🫡
November 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Off to Lundy Island for the weekend! See you on the other side🫡
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Ai art sucks for many reasons but its ubiquitousness is the one that gets me. No art director worth their salt would ever specify a style that generic and un-ownable. Yeah, you might have saved some money, but you’ve also torpedoed your chance at being memorable.
November 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Ai art sucks for many reasons but its ubiquitousness is the one that gets me. No art director worth their salt would ever specify a style that generic and un-ownable. Yeah, you might have saved some money, but you’ve also torpedoed your chance at being memorable.
The map I created for the wonderful @philipchase90.bsky.social and his special edition released via the @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social, this was an upgraded version of an earlier map I put together when Philip first released his epic trilogy!
#maps #mapmaking #cartography #fantasymaps #epicfantasy
#maps #mapmaking #cartography #fantasymaps #epicfantasy
November 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The map I created for the wonderful @philipchase90.bsky.social and his special edition released via the @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social, this was an upgraded version of an earlier map I put together when Philip first released his epic trilogy!
#maps #mapmaking #cartography #fantasymaps #epicfantasy
#maps #mapmaking #cartography #fantasymaps #epicfantasy
Witcher-related purchases from this evening’s author event. New copy of Last Wish to replace my (awful) netflix tie-in copy (that I got to replace my lost original copy). Also Season of Storms because it was the last one I needed to complete the collection.
October 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Witcher-related purchases from this evening’s author event. New copy of Last Wish to replace my (awful) netflix tie-in copy (that I got to replace my lost original copy). Also Season of Storms because it was the last one I needed to complete the collection.
Lost my grandma last night, if you’re expecting something from me I’ll get back to you asap but I’m gonna take some time for myself over the next couple of days.
October 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Lost my grandma last night, if you’re expecting something from me I’ll get back to you asap but I’m gonna take some time for myself over the next couple of days.
Cooking up something special for @krystlematar.bsky.social, cannot wait to show it. It’s a project that’s let me play close to historical maps, and I’m trying to make it as authentic as possible. Put a lot of time into the linework specifically with this one, hopefully it pays off!
October 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Cooking up something special for @krystlematar.bsky.social, cannot wait to show it. It’s a project that’s let me play close to historical maps, and I’m trying to make it as authentic as possible. Put a lot of time into the linework specifically with this one, hopefully it pays off!
More maps more maps more maps!!!
We hit stretch goal #3! @tallshepherd.com will be helping me illustrate another two maps for this book.
Thank you to everyone who has backed this already, and who has shared / shown your support for it. It means the world. 🙏 💙📚🪐
Thank you to everyone who has backed this already, and who has shared / shown your support for it. It means the world. 🙏 💙📚🪐
October 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
More maps more maps more maps!!!
Adam is an excellent guy and a powerhouse of a creative! Check out his kickstarter, it's a project that's worthy of your time, especially if you're as keen on fantasy (and maps in particular) as I am! I got to work on some new maps for it (as well as providing a few pre-made ones).
The Kickstarter ends Oct. 21! But first, I want to shine a light on a few more cartographers who kindly let me interview them, and who offered a few of their maps to use in the book! A massive THANK YOU to Cartographybird, Misjay Maps, and @tallshepherd.com! 💙📚🪐
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...
October 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Adam is an excellent guy and a powerhouse of a creative! Check out his kickstarter, it's a project that's worthy of your time, especially if you're as keen on fantasy (and maps in particular) as I am! I got to work on some new maps for it (as well as providing a few pre-made ones).
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One day I’ll be finished IN THE SHADOW OF MY BRIGHT FUTURE and then I can show all of you fabulous humans the map of Haven that @tallshepherd.com made for me and it’s going to be amazing!!!
September 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
One day I’ll be finished IN THE SHADOW OF MY BRIGHT FUTURE and then I can show all of you fabulous humans the map of Haven that @tallshepherd.com made for me and it’s going to be amazing!!!
I had the pleasure of working on some bits for Adam, this project is mega and if youre a fan of fantasy, worldbuilding or maps, then you don’t wanna miss the Kickstarter. Adam has done a great job all around, and he’s pulled together a heck of a team.
TOMORROW! The Kickstarter for AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN begins tomorrow. 💙📚🪐
This is a reference book for authors & worldbuilders which touches upon science, history, and practical map design to help us build our fictional worlds and maps for SFF.
🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...
This is a reference book for authors & worldbuilders which touches upon science, history, and practical map design to help us build our fictional worlds and maps for SFF.
🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...
September 21, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I had the pleasure of working on some bits for Adam, this project is mega and if youre a fan of fantasy, worldbuilding or maps, then you don’t wanna miss the Kickstarter. Adam has done a great job all around, and he’s pulled together a heck of a team.
As I haven’t shared anything here in a while here’s an (unintentionally) blurry timelapse of some city mapmaking!
August 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
As I haven’t shared anything here in a while here’s an (unintentionally) blurry timelapse of some city mapmaking!
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Full reveal of the three versions of Curious King’s limited fine press edition of Assassin's Apprentice by @robinhobb.bsky.social
Less than a week to go before the public preorder starts!
More details and relevant links:
theplenty.net/news/2025/07...
Less than a week to go before the public preorder starts!
More details and relevant links:
theplenty.net/news/2025/07...
July 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Full reveal of the three versions of Curious King’s limited fine press edition of Assassin's Apprentice by @robinhobb.bsky.social
Less than a week to go before the public preorder starts!
More details and relevant links:
theplenty.net/news/2025/07...
Less than a week to go before the public preorder starts!
More details and relevant links:
theplenty.net/news/2025/07...
Have been slacking with my Bluesky posting recently, but it's been announced so I can shout that I'll be doing the map for Curious King's production of @robinhobb.bsky.social 's Farseer trilogy! Will be able to show it off soon I hope! The rest of the production is STELLAR, you're in for a treat.
June 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Have been slacking with my Bluesky posting recently, but it's been announced so I can shout that I'll be doing the map for Curious King's production of @robinhobb.bsky.social 's Farseer trilogy! Will be able to show it off soon I hope! The rest of the production is STELLAR, you're in for a treat.
I finished The Devils! I liked it, but wasn’t blown away. Great fun though, but not quite up there with any of the First Law world books. Loved the setting and the characters as always were awesome.
May 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I finished The Devils! I liked it, but wasn’t blown away. Great fun though, but not quite up there with any of the First Law world books. Loved the setting and the characters as always were awesome.
New DIY folding corner desk for when I get sick of my other desk on the other side of the room… (ADHD issues😤).
May 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
New DIY folding corner desk for when I get sick of my other desk on the other side of the room… (ADHD issues😤).
Almost 1k followers here wow, so much faster than the ol' hellsite. Love ya Bluesky.
May 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Almost 1k followers here wow, so much faster than the ol' hellsite. Love ya Bluesky.
Still alive, just plugging away at my map backlog! Wish I could do socials and work and keep on top of a clean house all at once but it's real tricky, something's gotta give and it's usually the socials. Hopefully will have some sexy new maps to show soon tho.
May 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Still alive, just plugging away at my map backlog! Wish I could do socials and work and keep on top of a clean house all at once but it's real tricky, something's gotta give and it's usually the socials. Hopefully will have some sexy new maps to show soon tho.
Catching up with emails today so if you’re waiting for one from me keep your eyes peeled!
April 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Catching up with emails today so if you’re waiting for one from me keep your eyes peeled!
I have already adjusted the yellow... It's all happening in real time people.
April 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I have already adjusted the yellow... It's all happening in real time people.
Late night logo update<3
April 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Late night logo update<3
Has been probably my busiest couple of weeks yet doing this cartography thing. It's been great but boy there has been a lot of project hopping! Very grateful to all my clients though, everyone has been so kind and considerate of my time, the fantasy community is the best.
April 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Has been probably my busiest couple of weeks yet doing this cartography thing. It's been great but boy there has been a lot of project hopping! Very grateful to all my clients though, everyone has been so kind and considerate of my time, the fantasy community is the best.
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❄️ Cover Reveal ❄️
Honored to help showcase Cold Silver Souls by the wonderful @toritalks2.bsky.social!
Fantasy Western ?!? Yes please!
This gorgeous cover art comes to us from @koalalaurelin.bsky.social with design by @tallshepherd.com!
Releasing May 27th 2025!
Honored to help showcase Cold Silver Souls by the wonderful @toritalks2.bsky.social!
Fantasy Western ?!? Yes please!
This gorgeous cover art comes to us from @koalalaurelin.bsky.social with design by @tallshepherd.com!
Releasing May 27th 2025!
April 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
❄️ Cover Reveal ❄️
Honored to help showcase Cold Silver Souls by the wonderful @toritalks2.bsky.social!
Fantasy Western ?!? Yes please!
This gorgeous cover art comes to us from @koalalaurelin.bsky.social with design by @tallshepherd.com!
Releasing May 27th 2025!
Honored to help showcase Cold Silver Souls by the wonderful @toritalks2.bsky.social!
Fantasy Western ?!? Yes please!
This gorgeous cover art comes to us from @koalalaurelin.bsky.social with design by @tallshepherd.com!
Releasing May 27th 2025!
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Behold, The Lands of the Great Powers who hold back the Foetid Dark.
This highly requested map of the world of Trench Crusade was illustrated by the incomparable Jared Blando!
#trenchcrusade #trenchcrusadelore
This highly requested map of the world of Trench Crusade was illustrated by the incomparable Jared Blando!
#trenchcrusade #trenchcrusadelore
March 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Behold, The Lands of the Great Powers who hold back the Foetid Dark.
This highly requested map of the world of Trench Crusade was illustrated by the incomparable Jared Blando!
#trenchcrusade #trenchcrusadelore
This highly requested map of the world of Trench Crusade was illustrated by the incomparable Jared Blando!
#trenchcrusade #trenchcrusadelore
I got to design the type and layout of this cover, alongside the series’ map!
Tori is a wonder and you won’t want to miss this!!
Tori is a wonder and you won’t want to miss this!!
❄️ COVER REVEAL & PREORDERS OPEN! ❄️
Here it is, friends! The incredible cover by @koalalaurelin.bsky.social , cover design by @tallshepherd.com - my upcoming novel Cold Silver for Souls, book one in a character-driven fantasy western series!
Signed Preorders are now open! Link below AND in my bio! 🔽
Here it is, friends! The incredible cover by @koalalaurelin.bsky.social , cover design by @tallshepherd.com - my upcoming novel Cold Silver for Souls, book one in a character-driven fantasy western series!
Signed Preorders are now open! Link below AND in my bio! 🔽
April 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I got to design the type and layout of this cover, alongside the series’ map!
Tori is a wonder and you won’t want to miss this!!
Tori is a wonder and you won’t want to miss this!!
My website store is live! I've been trying to move away from Etsy for numerous reasons so pleased to reveal my own site store! My Malazan map and my Westeros map are here alongside my First Law map, Epheria map and Edan map!
tallshepherd.com/store
tallshepherd.com/store
April 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
My website store is live! I've been trying to move away from Etsy for numerous reasons so pleased to reveal my own site store! My Malazan map and my Westeros map are here alongside my First Law map, Epheria map and Edan map!
tallshepherd.com/store
tallshepherd.com/store