Francesca Baerald
@francescabaerald.com
Traditional Artist/Cartographer happily working in the game & publishing industry 👾🎲🎨
WotC•D&D•MtG | SquareEnix | Blizzard•Diablo•Warcraft | DarkHorse | Conan | Free League | Warhammer | Gloomhaven | & more!
www.francescabaerald.com
WotC•D&D•MtG | SquareEnix | Blizzard•Diablo•Warcraft | DarkHorse | Conan | Free League | Warhammer | Gloomhaven | & more!
www.francescabaerald.com
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Don't worry, I haven't forgotten 😅
Tomorrow is newsletter day!
Tomorrow is newsletter day!
January 29, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Don't worry, I haven't forgotten 😅
Tomorrow is newsletter day!
Tomorrow is newsletter day!
Something just resurfaced from my past...
'Red Sonja - The Hyrkanian Maiden'
Mixed media on paper - 2017
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#traditionalart #painting #redsonja #illustrationartist #illustration_daily #painting🎨
'Red Sonja - The Hyrkanian Maiden'
Mixed media on paper - 2017
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#traditionalart #painting #redsonja #illustrationartist #illustration_daily #painting🎨
January 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Something just resurfaced from my past...
'Red Sonja - The Hyrkanian Maiden'
Mixed media on paper - 2017
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#traditionalart #painting #redsonja #illustrationartist #illustration_daily #painting🎨
'Red Sonja - The Hyrkanian Maiden'
Mixed media on paper - 2017
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#traditionalart #painting #redsonja #illustrationartist #illustration_daily #painting🎨
After quietly waiting in my archive for a few years, this arcane piece has now been unleashed on the world😮
'Apply Alkahest' - acrylics on paper
Sorcery: Contested Realm #TCG (Gothic set)
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#traditionalart #painting #cardart #gameart #fantasy #fantasyart #tradingcardgame #alchemy #alchemical
'Apply Alkahest' - acrylics on paper
Sorcery: Contested Realm #TCG (Gothic set)
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#traditionalart #painting #cardart #gameart #fantasy #fantasyart #tradingcardgame #alchemy #alchemical
January 21, 2026 at 6:02 PM
After quietly waiting in my archive for a few years, this arcane piece has now been unleashed on the world😮
'Apply Alkahest' - acrylics on paper
Sorcery: Contested Realm #TCG (Gothic set)
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#traditionalart #painting #cardart #gameart #fantasy #fantasyart #tradingcardgame #alchemy #alchemical
'Apply Alkahest' - acrylics on paper
Sorcery: Contested Realm #TCG (Gothic set)
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#traditionalart #painting #cardart #gameart #fantasy #fantasyart #tradingcardgame #alchemy #alchemical
Hold on to your stars ✨
'Malakhim' - acrylics on paper
Sorcery: Contested Realm #TCG (Gothic set)
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#traditionalart #painting #cardart #gameart #fantasy #fantasyart #tradingcardgame
'Malakhim' - acrylics on paper
Sorcery: Contested Realm #TCG (Gothic set)
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#traditionalart #painting #cardart #gameart #fantasy #fantasyart #tradingcardgame
January 13, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Hold on to your stars ✨
'Malakhim' - acrylics on paper
Sorcery: Contested Realm #TCG (Gothic set)
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#traditionalart #painting #cardart #gameart #fantasy #fantasyart #tradingcardgame
'Malakhim' - acrylics on paper
Sorcery: Contested Realm #TCG (Gothic set)
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#traditionalart #painting #cardart #gameart #fantasy #fantasyart #tradingcardgame
What a whirlwind of a year it has been😄
Wishing you all a sparkling New Year!✨
Wishing you all a sparkling New Year!✨
December 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM
What a whirlwind of a year it has been😄
Wishing you all a sparkling New Year!✨
Wishing you all a sparkling New Year!✨
☃️ Wishing you all Joyful Holidays! ☃️
December 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
☃️ Wishing you all Joyful Holidays! ☃️
Reposted by Francesca Baerald
Check out this sweet map of the Shire by Francesca Baerald. (Use it as a character-facing map for the Middle-earth Hexcrawl, why not?)
December 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Check out this sweet map of the Shire by Francesca Baerald. (Use it as a character-facing map for the Middle-earth Hexcrawl, why not?)
My map of #Faerun is here! And just in time for the Holidays 🎉
#forgottenrealms #dnd #rpg #maps #beadleandgrimms
#forgottenrealms #dnd #rpg #maps #beadleandgrimms
December 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My map of #Faerun is here! And just in time for the Holidays 🎉
#forgottenrealms #dnd #rpg #maps #beadleandgrimms
#forgottenrealms #dnd #rpg #maps #beadleandgrimms
My quest to retrieve all of the published books with my maps continues! Today's loot includes:
Curious Tides (P.Lacelle)
Empire of Exiles (E.M.Evans)
Cold Wire (C.Gong)
Conform (A.Sullivan)
For a total of 6 maps 😁
Curious Tides (P.Lacelle)
Empire of Exiles (E.M.Evans)
Cold Wire (C.Gong)
Conform (A.Sullivan)
For a total of 6 maps 😁
December 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
My quest to retrieve all of the published books with my maps continues! Today's loot includes:
Curious Tides (P.Lacelle)
Empire of Exiles (E.M.Evans)
Cold Wire (C.Gong)
Conform (A.Sullivan)
For a total of 6 maps 😁
Curious Tides (P.Lacelle)
Empire of Exiles (E.M.Evans)
Cold Wire (C.Gong)
Conform (A.Sullivan)
For a total of 6 maps 😁
It was really fun drawing an actual #treasuremap! ⚓️🗺️
Also, during the event in Lucca in October, I got to meet the real Capitan Findus 😁
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#FindusItalia #Adstore #cartography #worldmap #LuccaComicsandGames
Also, during the event in Lucca in October, I got to meet the real Capitan Findus 😁
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#FindusItalia #Adstore #cartography #worldmap #LuccaComicsandGames
December 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It was really fun drawing an actual #treasuremap! ⚓️🗺️
Also, during the event in Lucca in October, I got to meet the real Capitan Findus 😁
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#FindusItalia #Adstore #cartography #worldmap #LuccaComicsandGames
Also, during the event in Lucca in October, I got to meet the real Capitan Findus 😁
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#FindusItalia #Adstore #cartography #worldmap #LuccaComicsandGames
The new expansion of #MountAndBlade II is out and it looks a lot of fun! One of my favourite games, it's so exciting to be in the credits 🎉
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#videogame #xbox #ps5 #steam #calradia #mountandblade2 #videogameart #cartography #worldbuilding #mapping #gamemap #gameart #gamedev #worldmap #fantasymap
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#videogame #xbox #ps5 #steam #calradia #mountandblade2 #videogameart #cartography #worldbuilding #mapping #gamemap #gameart #gamedev #worldmap #fantasymap
December 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The new expansion of #MountAndBlade II is out and it looks a lot of fun! One of my favourite games, it's so exciting to be in the credits 🎉
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#videogame #xbox #ps5 #steam #calradia #mountandblade2 #videogameart #cartography #worldbuilding #mapping #gamemap #gameart #gamedev #worldmap #fantasymap
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#videogame #xbox #ps5 #steam #calradia #mountandblade2 #videogameart #cartography #worldbuilding #mapping #gamemap #gameart #gamedev #worldmap #fantasymap
December 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
See you tomorrow in Salsomaggiore at #SalsoLudix!
November 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
See you tomorrow in Salsomaggiore at #SalsoLudix!
Reposted by Francesca Baerald
We’ve reached 100% ! The project is fully funded! Thank you all!
You still have a few days left to back it before the campaign ends!
The next stretch goal to unlock is none other than a map illustrated by the amazing @francescabaerald.com !!
👇👇👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/144...
You still have a few days left to back it before the campaign ends!
The next stretch goal to unlock is none other than a map illustrated by the amazing @francescabaerald.com !!
👇👇👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/144...
November 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We’ve reached 100% ! The project is fully funded! Thank you all!
You still have a few days left to back it before the campaign ends!
The next stretch goal to unlock is none other than a map illustrated by the amazing @francescabaerald.com !!
👇👇👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/144...
You still have a few days left to back it before the campaign ends!
The next stretch goal to unlock is none other than a map illustrated by the amazing @francescabaerald.com !!
👇👇👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/144...
Tomorrow: Black Friday sale and, for Sorcery TCG lovers, an exclusive event only accessible through my newsletter!😎
November 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Tomorrow: Black Friday sale and, for Sorcery TCG lovers, an exclusive event only accessible through my newsletter!😎
Exploring Asia with my map for #CrusaderKings III - All Under Heaven 👑Thank you Paradox for taking me to these inspiring lands! 🏯
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#gameart #gamemap #videogameart #maps #cartography #worldmap #fantasymap #gamedev #steam #ParadoxInteractive #CrusaderKings3 #xbox #ps5
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#gameart #gamemap #videogameart #maps #cartography #worldmap #fantasymap #gamedev #steam #ParadoxInteractive #CrusaderKings3 #xbox #ps5
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Exploring Asia with my map for #CrusaderKings III - All Under Heaven 👑Thank you Paradox for taking me to these inspiring lands! 🏯
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#gameart #gamemap #videogameart #maps #cartography #worldmap #fantasymap #gamedev #steam #ParadoxInteractive #CrusaderKings3 #xbox #ps5
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#gameart #gamemap #videogameart #maps #cartography #worldmap #fantasymap #gamedev #steam #ParadoxInteractive #CrusaderKings3 #xbox #ps5
Friends of #Sorcery TCG! Sam is hosting an auction of my Sorcerer alter 😊 You have time until Monday 23rd to place your bid on Discord. Have fun! discord.com/channels/127...
If you are a new member, you must click here to join discord.gg/kAnmU6d6R
If you are a new member, you must click here to join discord.gg/kAnmU6d6R
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Friends of #Sorcery TCG! Sam is hosting an auction of my Sorcerer alter 😊 You have time until Monday 23rd to place your bid on Discord. Have fun! discord.com/channels/127...
If you are a new member, you must click here to join discord.gg/kAnmU6d6R
If you are a new member, you must click here to join discord.gg/kAnmU6d6R
Would you like a print of my maps? Free worldwide shipping this weekend on INPRNT! 🎉
...also a great idea as a Christmas present 😉
...also a great idea as a Christmas present 😉
November 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Would you like a print of my maps? Free worldwide shipping this weekend on INPRNT! 🎉
...also a great idea as a Christmas present 😉
...also a great idea as a Christmas present 😉
Have I told you about my little trip to space during this summer?
I recommend a visit to #ShipCity while you can, guided by my map🚀💫
#Coriolis: The Great Dark #RPG (#FreeLeague)
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#scifi #spaceship #citymap #fantasymap #maps #artoftheday #gamemap #gameart #rpgart #rpgmap
I recommend a visit to #ShipCity while you can, guided by my map🚀💫
#Coriolis: The Great Dark #RPG (#FreeLeague)
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#scifi #spaceship #citymap #fantasymap #maps #artoftheday #gamemap #gameart #rpgart #rpgmap
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Have I told you about my little trip to space during this summer?
I recommend a visit to #ShipCity while you can, guided by my map🚀💫
#Coriolis: The Great Dark #RPG (#FreeLeague)
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#scifi #spaceship #citymap #fantasymap #maps #artoftheday #gamemap #gameart #rpgart #rpgmap
I recommend a visit to #ShipCity while you can, guided by my map🚀💫
#Coriolis: The Great Dark #RPG (#FreeLeague)
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#scifi #spaceship #citymap #fantasymap #maps #artoftheday #gamemap #gameart #rpgart #rpgmap
Loin du Feu 🤩 Love the art and visuals of this grimoire!
Can't wait to paint the map once the first stretch goal is reached 😊
Can't wait to paint the map once the first stretch goal is reached 😊
November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Loin du Feu 🤩 Love the art and visuals of this grimoire!
Can't wait to paint the map once the first stretch goal is reached 😊
Can't wait to paint the map once the first stretch goal is reached 😊
Damsels and Knights, my #medieval inspired #illustrations for the #Arthurian Companion book.
The lovely #illuminated border decoration is by the amazing So M Klesen. Her work is stunning!
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#illumination #arthur #traditionalart #artoftheday #kingarthur #pendragon #medievalart
The lovely #illuminated border decoration is by the amazing So M Klesen. Her work is stunning!
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#illumination #arthur #traditionalart #artoftheday #kingarthur #pendragon #medievalart
November 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Damsels and Knights, my #medieval inspired #illustrations for the #Arthurian Companion book.
The lovely #illuminated border decoration is by the amazing So M Klesen. Her work is stunning!
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#illumination #arthur #traditionalart #artoftheday #kingarthur #pendragon #medievalart
The lovely #illuminated border decoration is by the amazing So M Klesen. Her work is stunning!
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#illumination #arthur #traditionalart #artoftheday #kingarthur #pendragon #medievalart
Shoggoth wishes you a frightful Halloween 🐙
#sorcerytcg #traditionalart #tcg #cardart #Halloween #horror #cthulhu #gothic
#sorcerytcg #traditionalart #tcg #cardart #Halloween #horror #cthulhu #gothic
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Shoggoth wishes you a frightful Halloween 🐙
#sorcerytcg #traditionalart #tcg #cardart #Halloween #horror #cthulhu #gothic
#sorcerytcg #traditionalart #tcg #cardart #Halloween #horror #cthulhu #gothic
Auctions, horrors and howling wolves in my newsletter next week 🐺😱
Don't miss it!
Don't miss it!
October 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Auctions, horrors and howling wolves in my newsletter next week 🐺😱
Don't miss it!
Don't miss it!
It's #ThrowbackThursday and I think these two #maps are appropriate 😉
One is my official map of #ansalon for #dnd, the other is a private commission. Hope you'll enjoy them!
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#dragonlance #worldmap #fantasymap #Krynn #dungeonsanddragons #tbt #artoftheday #gamemap #gameart #rpgart #rpgmap
One is my official map of #ansalon for #dnd, the other is a private commission. Hope you'll enjoy them!
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#dragonlance #worldmap #fantasymap #Krynn #dungeonsanddragons #tbt #artoftheday #gamemap #gameart #rpgart #rpgmap
October 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It's #ThrowbackThursday and I think these two #maps are appropriate 😉
One is my official map of #ansalon for #dnd, the other is a private commission. Hope you'll enjoy them!
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#dragonlance #worldmap #fantasymap #Krynn #dungeonsanddragons #tbt #artoftheday #gamemap #gameart #rpgart #rpgmap
One is my official map of #ansalon for #dnd, the other is a private commission. Hope you'll enjoy them!
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#dragonlance #worldmap #fantasymap #Krynn #dungeonsanddragons #tbt #artoftheday #gamemap #gameart #rpgart #rpgmap