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 Water Wheel Mill
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How to Draw a Water Wheel Mill

How do you turn grain into flour without electricity? One of the most effective methods was to harness the power of water to turn a large water wheel, which would turn a great stone that would grind large quantities of grain into flour. Including a water wheel on your city or village map is a great way to give another layer of interest and realism to your fantasy setting.

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How to Draw a City Block
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How to Draw a City Block

City maps can be a lot of fun to draw, but they come with their own unique set of challenges. It’s one thing to draw individual buildings that are completely isolated from one another; it’s another to draw a city block where everything is more mashed together. In this tutorial I’ll walk you through my process to sketching, inking, and finally coloring a city block so you can add them to your own fantasy maps!

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