THE LEARNING ARCHIVES
Whether you're creating maps for a novel, rpg, or just for fun, this collection of tutorials and map tips will help you create more professional and believable maps for your story!
How to Draw a Ancient Greek Ship
The sea stretches before you, the same wine-dark expanse crossed by Odysseus as he wrestled with gods, monsters, and the whims of fate. Greek ships like his carried stories across the Mediterranean for centuries, their painted eyes watching the horizon for both danger and destiny.
How to Draw a Sailboat - Top Down Perspective
Drawing a ship sailing the seas of your fantasy maps is a great way to convey a bit of the culture of your setting. You can also use them to indicate trade routes, and if the city is a major port in the region. In this tutorial, I will walk you through how to draw a simple wooden sailboat you can use on your fantasy city maps.