Spook has been creating fantasy maps for the past three years and is absolutely killing it! We interview him and share his gallery of intricate fantasy map art with you all.

Drawing a tomb on your map is a great way to add intrigue and a sense of history to your world. They are a compelling feature that gets your imagination going and asking questions, which is exactly the reaction you want from a viewer. In this tutorial, you will learn how to easily draw a tomb on you

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.

It’s one thing to draw a lake in a nice open region, but how can you realistically draw it tucked into the mountains? In this map tip, we’ll look into how a lake forms, and then help you to learn how to draw one on your fantasy maps!

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?

Rivers have to be the most common thing for new map makers to get wrong; and even seasoned cartographers may have some of these mistakes sneak up on them if they’re not careful. But, having an awareness of some of the most common issues that come up when it comes to river placement will go a long wa

One of the biggest challenges with fantasy maps in a top down perspective is they tend to look a bit flat. Fortunately, there are some simple tricks you can use to build up the layers of the landscape to give a sense of depth. In this Map Tip we’ll be looking at how to draw cliffs on a coastline in

Author Christopher Paolini shares tips for how to map your fantasy world and how the process of making your map can inspire new stories as part of your world-building process.

Fantasy map generators are great tools for both RPG players and storytellers in general. Here's a list of 10 great map generators you can use.

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Rivers have to be the most common thing for new map makers to get wrong; and even seasoned cartographers may have some of these mistakes sneak up on them if they’re not careful. But, having an awareness of some of the most common issues that come up when it comes to river placement will go a long wa

There are so many ways you can utilize marshes in your worldbuilding and storytelling. They can be a place of great abundance and biodiversity, or they can be somewhere filled with foreboding and danger. Either way, it’s important to understand how they actually form in order to place them on your m

The methods for drawing forests on your fantasy map are seemingly endless, ranging from the simple to the complex. In this tutorial, I will walk you through some easy steps to create an iconic forest, even if you don’t have much confidence in your drawing abilities. It all comes down to some simple

If you want the coastlines to look like they’re popping off the page, then adding some cliffs is a great way to do it. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to do and it will instantly make your map look much more professional. In this Map Tip, you will learn some simple techniques to help your maps stand o

How do you make your rivers stand out so they’re more than just a squiggly line on your map? In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw rivers that have a sense of depth and look like they are actually part of the landscape.

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.

What is a realistic population size for a medieval or ancient fantasy setting? Should a city have a couple of million people? How about 500,000 or 20,000? Let’s delve in and give you some simple guidelines as well as a cheat sheet you can easily reference as you are writing your story and drawing yo

I'm a fairly good artist, but I know not everyone is like me. Even I'm not that good at one of the most important parts of writin...

By Stephen J. Gertz MUNSTER, Sebastian. [Europe depicted as a Queen]. Basel, c. 1580. German edition. Colored. woodcut (260 x 160mm). MC...

This is a collection of 13 vector Fantasy Map Symbols for use on any Map or Game Project you like or even part of a logo as a graphic design element! Enjoy your Adventures with these Awesome Fantasy Map Symbols! After download you get: A. One SVG file format of the 13 symbols you see in the preview. B. One PDF file format of the 13 symbols you see in the preview. The Symbols are Fully Editable in any Vector Design Software (i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, etc.) IDEAL FOR PRINTING ON A VARIETY OF MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS (PAPER, T-SHIRTS, FABRICS, CLOTHING, CUPS, ETC.) THIS IS A GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENT, IDEAL FOR MAP or LOGO DESIGN, T-SHIRT STAMP DESIGNS, ETC. ------------------- Backgrounds, Watermarks, Titles, Typefaces & Ei8GHT Logo ARE NOT included in the download files! ------------------- THIS ITEM CANNOT BE RESOLD OR SHARED AS IS / AS AN END PRODUCT! (DIGITALLY OR PHYSICALLY) ------------------- You may not: Claim these designs as your own Redistribute or resell to others as is Transfer to others as is in an editable format ------------------- THANK YOU! for supporting THE Ei8GHT TEAM!

In Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), the Inuit people are known for carving portable maps out of driftwood to be used while navigating coastal waters. These pieces, which are small enough to be carried…