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A community for people that enjoy creating maps- both grounded in history and the grand realms of fantasy.

A community for people that enjoy creating maps- both grounded in history and the grand realms of fantasy.

How does something as lush as an oasis form in an arid desert? Knowing a few simple principles though can go a long way in helping you know where to place. An oasis on your fantasy map and add a layer of realism to your story. #mapeffects #oasis #fantasy #rpg #maptip #maptutorial #dungeonsanddragons

Are you tired of your forests on your fantasy maps looking a little too…flat? In this Map Tip I’ll give you a couple of simple things you can do to overcome this issue, and draw forests that look like they’re popping off the page just with line art.

Rivers do not flow from coastline to coastline because everything would be at sea level. In essence, it would be a canal rather than a river. This is a common mistake on many fantasy maps but it's easy to fix once you are aware of it. Click here to view my full tutorial on how to draw rivers on your maps! #mapeffects #map #fantasy #rpg #worldbuilding #fantasymap #geography

A catalog for user created maps and links to maps by other artists suitable for use in any D&D campaign, adventure, or encounter.

A wedding invitation hand drawn in green ink published in Thames and Hudson's 'Hand Drawn Maps - a guide for creatives'. 2017

Illustration about Illustration, what made by ink, then it was digitalized. Illustration of classic, house, hill - 135131575

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From the gloom of Mirkwood to the comfort of the Hundred Acre Wood, forests are one of the most iconic settings in storytelling. Whether you see them as a place or foreboding or sanctuary, they are a great feature to include on your fantasy map. In this tutorial, you will learn some simple steps so you can draw forests of your own. #mapeffects #rpg #cartography #drawingtutorial #map #fantasyart