Fantasy map making

Easily add hand-drawn medieval icons to your fantasy maps with this add-on for the Map Effects Fantasy Map Builder!

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"

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Here are some simple steps so you can begin drawing forests on your fantasy maps. From Mirkwood to The Forbidden Forest, there is something about forests that captivate our imagination and drive our storytelling. Which is why they are such an important feature of worldbuilding and drawing the map for your story. #worldbuilding #map #howtodraw #fantasy #dnd

If you want the coastlines to look like they’re popping off the page, then adding some cliffs is a great way to do it. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to do and it will instantly make your map look much more professional. In this Map Tip, you will learn some simple techniques to help your maps stand out from the crowd, so let's start mapping! #mapeffects #dnd #gamemaster #maps #rpg

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Canyons are a striking feature of any landscape and can really be a focal point in the story you're telling. In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw canyons that bring a sense of depth to the landscape and make your fantasy map really stand out.

ShadowDraw® teaches YOU how to draw this in minutes :) ShadowDraw® is the ONLY iPad app that actually shows you instantly how to draw! shadowdrawapp.com #shadowdrawapp #howtodraw #applepencil #everyonecancreate #howtodrawhands #howtodrawcats #figuresketching #shadowdraw