How to Add Texture to Your Fantasy Maps
A fantasy map shouldn’t feel like it came straight off the printer. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to add subtle paper textures that make your maps feel like weathered artifacts from your world.
One of the easiest ways to make a fantasy map feel more believable is by adding subtle layers of texture. Rather than looking like a freshly printed illustration, your map begins to feel like an artifact that’s been folded, weathered, and carried across the world you’ve created.
In this lesson, I’ll walk you through the simple process I use to build up those textures without overwhelming the artwork underneath.
In this lesson you’ll learn how to:
Layer multiple paper textures for depth.
Create folds, creases, and age without overwhelming your artwork.
Use layer masks to control exactly where texture appears.
Add a subtle grain to give your map the feel of real paper.
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The Fantasy Map Builder
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Apple Pencil - 2nd Generation
Procreate App
