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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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One of the first things you'll need to do when writing a fantasy novel is make a map of your world. Here are some tips for how to start drawing a map (even if you're not an artist), how your map influences your story, and how to make your map realistic and pretty! Making Your Own Fantasy Map, How To Fantasy Map, How To Create A Fantasy Map, How To Make Fantasy Maps, Making A Fantasy Map, How To Draw Maps, How To Draw Fantasy Maps, How To Draw A Fantasy Map, How To Make A Map

One of the first things you'll need to do when writing a fantasy novel is make a map of your world. Here are some tips for how to start drawing a map (even if you're not an artist), how your map influences your story, and how to make your map realistic and pretty!

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Fantasy Map Drawing Symbols, Fantasy Map Icons, Fantasy Map Drawing Ideas, Making A Map, How To Draw Mountains, Fantasy Map Drawing, Map Effects, Map Drawing Ideas, Drawing Mountains

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

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Step by step drawing tutorial on how to draw a classic scroll banner for a fantasy map Maps Drawing Simple, Fantasy Map Art, Draw A Banner, How To Draw Banners, Draw Banners, Fantasy Map Drawing Ideas, Map Effects, Fantasy Map Ideas, Map Building

Learning how to draw banners is an essential part of creating an immersive fantasy map. You can use them to share the name of the region you’re mapping, or for individual cities, locations, and territories. In this tutorial I want to walk you through how to draw a relatively simple banner anyone can draw, that still looks interesting and professional.

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How to draw a volcano on your fantasy maps. New cartography tutorial. Fantasy Map Icons Sea, Volcano Map Drawing, Fantasy Map Drawing Ship, Fantasy Map Volcano, Dnd Map Drawing, How To Draw A Volcano, How To Draw Fantasy Landscapes, Things To Include In Your Map, Fantasy Map Making Drawing Tutorials

Volcanoes are one of the most dramatic features you could include on your fantasy maps, not only for their destructive power but also for their unique beauty. Adding a volcano to your maps can open up many storytelling possibilities, but how do you go about drawing one?

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How To Draw Canyons On Maps, Drawing Fantasy Landscape, Map Design Drawing, Fantasy Landscape Tutorial, Trees On A Map, Maps Drawing Art, How To Draw A Map For Your Story, Fantasy Map Tiktok, Draw Yourself As An Explorer

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.

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