Fantasy map for a book or D&D - draw with me on A5 paper

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Hi folks, in this video I am drawing a fantasy map in the size required for a novel or book. This is the full process using A5 paper and just a couple of pens.

Equipment in this video:
(UK affliliate links - please use these to help support the channel - it does not cost you a penny more but I get a very small commission)

Sakura Micron 05, 01 and 005 pens - https://amzn.to/3j9fyDZ
Faber Castell mechanical pencil - https://amzn.to/3uX2bJK
Faber Castell dust free eraser - https://amzn.to/3V4u2Cm
Dingbats Sketchbook - https://amzn.to/3HLMtZD

Filming Equipment
Desk phone mount for filming - https://amzn.to/3j852Nf
Overhead camera - https://amzn.to/3FX4GBS
Main Camera - https://amzn.to/3FXT2H9
Lens - https://amzn.to/3BFD7dI
Microphone - https://amzn.to/3HFuweW
iPad - https://amzn.to/3uYuFCR
Apple Pencil - https://amzn.to/3FWHcNr
Desk Lamp - https://amzn.to/3FUikWy

Saying that, any pen and piece of paper is suitable for drawing a fantasy map. Ideally not lined paper, but if that's all you have, use it and get started!

I do occassionally take on commissions. If you want me to draw for you, email me on [email protected] - I am very selective about the commissions I take on, so please don't be offended if I say no.

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0:00 Intro
0:38 Sketching the general layout
1:14 Sketching the first mountains & coastlines
6:30 Inking coastlines
7:47 Inking place names
8:02 Inking Mountains
10:12 Inking trees
11:08 Shading mountains
17:24 Inking and shading trees
18:08 Shading the coastline
19:14 Adding waves to the coastline
20:16 Adding accents to mountains
22:15 Adding an awful border
23:04 Adding grass tufts and dirt to regions
24:06 Editing in photoshop
25:42 Adding a paper texture in photoshop
28:08 Adding a better border in photoshop
29:34 The finished map
30:20 Credits