Drawing Maps

The species of trees you use on your fantasy map is a great way to convey something about the landscape. Lots of palms? It's probably a warm environment near the coast. Are there willows? There's a good chance theres a high water table. Click Here for more fantasy map making tutorials

When drawing your fantasy map, it is important to understand the difference between a swamp, a marsh, and a bog. While they are all considered wetlands, they contain different types of plants, and have a different look. So, if you want to depict it on your map for your next rpg or a story you're writing, you need to know the difference! Click here if you want a full drawing tutorial on swamps so you can add them to your map.

Why do some mountain ranges have a lush forest on one side, and a desert on the other? This is caused by an amazing process known as rain shadow. Here is a quick map tip on how it works so hopefully you can implement this type of feature on your fantasy maps for your next rpg or book. Tap here for more tutorials and tips!

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Explore the Dotty, Old-School, and Aquarel Cartography Collections, with around 10,000 assets in total for every fantasy map style. From the playful charm of Dotty to the vintage depth of Old-School and the soft artistry of Aquarel, these collections bring creativity, detail, and character to every world you build.