How to Draw Fantasy Art and RPG Maps: Step by Step Cartography for Gamers and Fans
Description
Learn to create authentic fantasy maps step-by-step! Orcs prepare for battle
against high Elves, Dwarves retreat to the mountains and men march to the sea
to reclaim crumbling fortresses. Fortunes are decided. Kingdoms are lost.
Entire worlds are created. This book will teach you to bring your fictional
realm to life with simple step-by-step instructions on how to draw authentic
fantasy maps. Set the stage for adventure by illustrating domains, castles and
battle lines, mountains, forests and sea monsters! Learn to create completely
unique and fully functional RPG maps time and time again on which your world
can unfold. All the skills necessary to create awe-inspiring maps are covered!
• Landscapes. Add depth, balance and plausibility with rocky coastlines,
towering mountains, dark forests and rolling plains. • Iconography. Mark
important places–towns and cities, fortresses and bridges–with symbolic
iconography for easy-to-understand maps. • Typography. Learn how to place
readable text and the basics of decorative script. Bonus instruction teaches
you to create fonts for Orcs, Elves, Vikings and dragons. • Heraldry and
shield design. Depict cultural and political boundaries with shields and
colors. • Advanced cartography. Includes how to draw landmarks, country
boundaries and political lines. Build roads to connect merchants and troops,
troll cairns and dragon lairs. And complete your maps with creative
backgrounds, elaborate compasses and thematic legends. 30+ step-by-step
demonstrations illustrate how to construct an entire fantasy world map from
start to finish–both digitally and by hand! Read more
Features:
Product Details:
- Publisher : IMPACT Books (September 1, 2015)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 128 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1440340242
- ISBN-13 : 46
- Item Weight : 1.12 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.3 x 0.35 x 10.87 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #13,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Art (Books) #10 in Art Encyclopedias #31 in Video Game Art (Books)
- #8 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Art (Books)
- #10 in Art Encyclopedias
| Dimensions | 10.87 × 8.27 × 0.55 in |
|---|---|
| Ean | 9781440340246 |
| Mpn | 23040281 |
| Upc | 035313662652 |
| GTIN | 09781440340246 |
| Isbn | 1440340242 |
| ISBN10 | 1440340242 |
| ISBN13 | 9781440340246 |
| Brand | IMPACT Books |
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