Fall temps and a new coloring app

Fall has arrived here in southern Louisiana. This week our temperatures have started in the upper 40’s/low 50’s. We had a cold front come through earlier this week bringing us some severe weather. We had lots of rain, some lightning and thunder as the front moved through. I wasn’t able to chase because of work but I did get some footage before the bottom dropped out.

Last weekend, I was introduced to a coloring app called Happy Color (Android and IOS). It is a color by number app. Below are some of the pieces I have colored.

Warning - this app is quite addictive. I have enjoyed coloring and seeing what is going to be created. If you download the app, let me know what you think about it.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week. Shalom.

Map Creation - GIMP

I tried my hand at creating a map in GIMP. I followed a six step tutorial from The Coffee Bean GM. Here is his playlist if you want to try your hand at map making. Here are my creations after finishing each video.

Land and water creation

Added texture

Some lighting on the map

Land features added

Land features coloured in

Final creation with added rivers, roads, locations, and other features.

This was a fun project. I hope you take the time and make something of your own. It will get you familiar with GIMP and will get your creative juices flowing.

Have a good one. Peace.