Fantasy map drawing ideas easy

I’ve realised I have a particular workflow for drawing coastlines in my maps. Here’s a quick walkthrough. Each step is done on a new layer in photoshop, and I use a 5px hard round brush in each case with size set to pressure. However, all of these steps can be done in Gimp – or … Continue reading "How to Draw Coastlines on a Fantasy Map"

Mountains are perhaps the most important natural feature you can draw on a map. They impact weather patterns, where rivers flow, and ultimately where cities and nations arise. In this tutorial, I will walk through one of my favorite methods to draw mountains on your fantasy maps for your rpg, or boo

Do you want to learn how to draw fantasy maps for your story? Here you will find a collection of tutorials for drawing mountains, forests, canyons, and more!

The methods for drawing forests on your fantasy map are seemingly endless, ranging from the simple to the complex. In this tutorial, I will walk you through some easy steps to create an iconic forest, even if you don’t have much confidence in your drawing abilities. It all comes down to some simple

What lurks below the surface? If you look at maps throughout history you’ll notice there are often sea monsters or mythical beasts drawn in the seas and oceans. There is something terrifying about knowing there could be a massive predator swimming just below you with no idea that it’s even there. In this tutorial I will walk you through how to draw a Kraken on your fantasy maps for your next rpg campaign or novel! #mapeffects #rpg #fantasymaps #maps #tutorial #pathfinder

Drawing a plateau on your fantasy map is a simple way to make the landscape of your world stand out from the flat terrain you see on most maps. In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw impressive cliffs that rise out of the landscape. Which can become key storytelling features in the world you'r

How do you draw a floating island on your fantasy map? In this Map Tip I will break down for you my method for drawing the underside of a floating island for your fantasy rpg or book. #mapeffects #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #pathfinder #rpg #fantasy #maps

When you sit down to draw a fantasy map for your story, one of the first things to decide is the perspective you’ll use. The most common tend to be isometric and top down, but which should you use? Here we will look at some of the benefits of each using something like cliffs to show some of the differences. #mapeffects

Tutorial showing 5 easy ways to draw mountains for your fantasy maps. For each style, see how to sketch, ink and shade. All of these methods are really e...

How to Draw an Isometric Fortress on Your Fantasy Maps — Map Effects

It’s one thing to draw a lake in a nice open region, but how can you realistically draw it tucked into the mountains? In this map tip we’ll look into how a lake forms, and then help you to learn how to draw one on your fantasy maps! #mapeffects #rpg #fantasy #drawing #maps #dungeonsanddragons #pathfinder #dnd

Draw Your Own Fantasy Maps: One of my favorite things about playing tabletop RPGs is that it inspires me to create art that fits into that world. Whenever I play a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, I always feel compelled to create a very detailed world map to help me envision th…