Making your own map

From the gloom of Mirkwood to the comfort of the Hundred Acre Wood, forests are one of the most iconic settings in storytelling. There is just something about a forest that brings a feeling of mystery, not knowing what lies around the bend in the trail. Whether you are creating a setting for your next rpg campaign or writing a story for your book, an enchanted glade in the middle of a dense canopy, or a lost city reclaimed by the trees is where myths are born and retold.

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.

Who doesnt love the classic Middle Earth map from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings? Here is a quick tutorial on how to draw your own forests in this style on your fantasy map. Be sure to check out all my other map drawing tutorials! #mapeffects #map #fantasy #rpg #cartography #tutorial #howtodraw

The mountains on your map shouldn't be the same height! Varying the height of your mountains will make the terrain in your world not only more realistic, but more interesting. How you draw the initial ridgeline plays a big role in how your mountains will look when you're finished. Click through for my full tutorial on how to draw mountains on your fantasy maps! #mapeffects #map #fantasy #tutorial #howtodraw #rpg #dungeonsanddragons

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Do you want to learn how to draw fantasy maps for your story? Here you will find a collection of tutorials so you can learn how to draw mountains, forests, canyons, and much more!

There’s something inspiring about a medieval setting with castles, inns, and stone towers that makes us want to strap on a sword and go on an adventure. Many of our favorite stories take place in this classic setting, and now you can include hand-drawn medieval icons on your own fantasy map with just a click. These are a great way to add greater diversity to your Map Effects Fantasy Map Builder and immerse people in your story. #mapeffects #procreate #photoshop #maps #fantasy #rpg #dnd

There is probably nothing more iconic in cartography than the compass rose. In this tutorial you'll learn everything you need to draw a simple compass on your fantasy maps, and hopefully it will inspire and give you confidence to take it a step further.