How to draw canyons on maps

How do you draw a cliff that is facing away from you on a map? This is a common question if you have ever drawn a plateau, or canyon in isometric perspective and were unsure how to convey the drop-off in the terrain when you can’t see the cliff face. While this is a potential shortcoming of creating a map in isometric perspective, I hope to provide you with a simple solution you can use on your next map. #joshstolarz #rpg #dungeonsanddragons #tutorial #worldbuilding #map #fantastymap

Drawing canyons on your maps is a great way to make the terrain a little more interesting and add depth to the landscape. At first glance, you might think they are difficult to draw, but with a few simple principles, you can start adding canyons to your own fantasy maps.

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Vast canyons thwart expeditions, and stop armies in their tracks. In this quick tutorial you'll learn how to draw a map of a canyon in four simple steps.

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.

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.

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!

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?

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"

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