Spook has been creating fantasy maps for the past three years and is absolutely killing it! We interview him and share his gallery of intricate fantasy map art with you all.
Spook has been creating fantasy maps for the past three years and is absolutely killing it! We interview him and share his gallery of intricate fantasy map art with you all.
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"
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 o
How many of us have hiked for miles just to see a waterfall? Even if you haven’t, it’s not difficult to recognize the beauty and power that so many find compelling. 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.
Two huge battle maps join to form a 44x64 map of medieval city streets and rooftops. Each shop and home even has an interior map!
Welcome to Connor's Fantasy Stadium battle map, a field of packed earth ready for a clash of gladiators, athletes, or whatever you imagine!
Call me a grouchy old lady, but I have never been a big fan of TikTok as a platform. That being said, I recently discovered the art trend of rice fantasy maps. As a lifelong fantasy nerd, I have become obsessed. In this art trend, you pour rice over a sheet of drawing or watercolor paper
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An in-depth guide on how to make a fantasy map. The perfect resource for fantasy writers looking for help with fantasy map ideas
A while ago, I received a request for an interesting idea: isochronic maps of fantasy worlds. A distance map of Westeros. Please click for a larger version. Isochronic maps show time over distance,…
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.
Araluen was an island nation. Araluen was located on an island off the coast of the major eastern continent. To the north was the land of Picta, home of the wild Scotti tribes. In the southwest corner was the country of Celtica, an ally of Araluen. East of Celtica and south of Araluen was the plateau known as the Mountains of Rain and Night. Hibernia was an island west of Araluen. To the east of Araluen was the Narrow Sea, and to the south and west was the Endless Ocean. Many other countries suc
Map To a Dream Land
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