Diy fantasy map design

Do all the features on your fantasy map look a bit…flat? If you want to quickly step up the quality of your maps for the book you’re writing, or your next rpg campaign, then learning how to add some depth to can go a long way.

How can you differentiate between mountains and sand dunes when drawing your fantasy map? Here are a few tips to help them read clearly on the maps for your rpg campaign or book. Then if you want to learn more about how to draw sand dunes, be sure to click here to visit the Map Effects tutorial. #fantasymaps #rpg #pathfinder #dnd

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Want to learn how to draw sinister rock formations looming ominously over your fantasy map? Mountains are not just obstacles; they are characters in your tale, whispering of dangers unknown.

7 Ways to Add Depth to Your Fantasy Map — Map Effects

A waterfall is an iconic feature to include on your fantasy maps and something you don't see enough. In this tutorial, you will learn some simple steps to walk you through how to draw a waterfall on your map for your next rpg or book. Let’s start mapping!

How to make a map pt 1

Ready to enter the dense canopy of a tropical jungle where the air is so thick you can feel it, and there is a new danger under every leaf? In this tutorial I will walk you through some steps so you can learn how to draw a dense jungle on your fantasy maps!

What lurks below the surface? 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 you'll learn how to draw a mythical kraken on your fantasy maps! #mapeffects #rpg #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #kraken

In this short step-by-step tutorial you’ll learn how to draw a Fantasy Compass for your fantasy map from start to finish, including the line art, colouring and shading.

There is nothing more iconic in cartography than the compass rose. There are nearly limitless ways to draw a compass, but in this tutorial I want to set a foundation for you to build upon later. You will learn everything you need to draw a simple compass on your fantasy maps. #mapeffects #cartography #rpg #fantasy #maps #compass

What is a realistic population size for a medieval or ancient fantasy setting? Should a city have a couple of million people? How about 500,000 or 20,000? Let’s delve in and give you some simple guidelines as well as a cheat sheet you can easily reference as you are writing your story and drawing yo

When you want to draw and shade mountains on your fantasy map, try to imagine a pyramid rather than a triangle. This will give you more three-dimensional form, which is important for realistic shading. Learn more about shading by clicking here! #mapeffects #fantasymaps #drawingtutorials

How to Draw Fantasy Maps: Maps are often the bridge between the real and the imaginary. From islands to worlds, a physical representation of a storyteller's vision can make all the difference. In this tutorial, we'll go through all the steps of creating amazing hand-drawn ma…

Kythera Fantasy Map by Elliot Crosby. Created with The Map Effects Fantasy Map Builder