Easy Method for Shading Your Fantasy Maps

Adding shading to your fantasy map brings a whole new level of depth and texture that can help your readers or players visualize the landscape you've created. But if you don’t consider yourself an “artist”, then the idea of shading might feel very overwhelming. Between what colors to use, light direction, and form, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Don't worry! In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll walk you through an extremely simple method for shading your map that I am confident anyone can do; regardless of your perceived artistic abilities.

Let’s Start Mapping! - Josh

• Map Making Tools Used:

  The Fantasy Map Builder
  Viking Effects Pack
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  Ipad Pro 11
  Apple Pencil - 2nd Generation
  Procreate App

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