How to Draw Maps If You CAN'T DRAW!!

[@yuko13371]

I don't even draw maps , I just love your art man .

[@mapcrow]

Thank you so much! Yeah, that totally works too, of course! Haha!!

[@jimmyfrost2091]

Same boat, I like drawing and his art style is just my jam.

[@TronHammer]

same, the maps just always look dope and the commentary is wonderful to listen to ^^

[@tangomango2353]

Same!

[@captaincomet26]

I think that, and I am guilty of this, when people say they “can’t” draw what they actually mean is “I can’t draw exactly what’s in my head immediately with no practice” which, hey that’s why artists spend hours drawing and practicing. So any video where techniques are broken down into pieces and explained will always be appreciated. Love the videos as always, look forward to more, would love at some point if possible a better monsters video with your take on a Jelly or Gelatinous Cube. Have a good one!

[@mapcrow]

Thank you so much for watching!! I have some ideas for jellies and slimes and stuff, just need to figure out my visual take on them to make a cool video about them first! Cheers!!

[@captaincomet26]

@@mapcrow amazing! Thanks for the reply, I look forward to whenever that one comes out :D

[@knghtbrd]

I don't think it's that. For me, it's "I can't draw what's in my head because I don't even know how to think about how to approach knowing what I would need to practice to be able to practice. Also the fact that I have basically no visual memory. Being legally blind does weird things to a brain. In my case, that's one of the weird things it does: No visual memory. But I've got great verbal memory. I could probably draw a Trogdor because StrongBad described the process as he was doing it. 🤣 And I can probably start practicing drawing the stuff described in this video. So that's a place to start: I can probably draw a village, then burninate it. And keep drawing a village and burninating it until I draw one good enough not to burninate.

[@thekingofcats27]

Like how you would go insane trying to draw something similar to the underdark without practice. Caverns have places so small it's claustrophobic and areas so grand that they go on for a mile or two. There might even be combinations

[@doltBmB]

@@knghtbrd Yes and unfortunately people choose to be super insulting about this by implying you should just be born with the knowledge of how to practice drawing.

[@yo5tan]

I honestly think that this very concept of 'if you can't draw exactly what's in your mind, you can't draw' is pervasive especially in the art world, and I myself have struggled with it numerous times over the years. I also think, though, that a lot of people that say they can't draw really mean that they don't know how to start, and very few people are as patient and non-condescending as you are on that front, so you've really done an excellent service!

[@angelalewis3645]

Yes! Well said.

[@baydenwoodland1235]

My wife and I loved watching this. I've been learning to draw just in the last few years, having spent the rest of my life telling myself I wasn't "good enough". My brother is a fantastic artist and an inspiration to me but as a younger person I felt overshadowed by him and wouldn't let myself just learn and take time and patience to enjoy the process. My wife I think is really having a big creative burst now and engaging with drawing again for the first time since she was young. It's really great to watch and encourage.

[@SoFishtry]

I think newbies (myself included, doubly so how out of practice I am these days) hear phrases like "dont draw things, draw shapes" and think it's some guru bullshit, but man is it so true. Videos like this are good demonstrations, would love to see a video like this taking the similar simple shape principles expanded into a more detailed architectural render or something just to hammer it home.

[@mapcrow]

Heck yeah!! I know that it can be tiring to hear the same stuff over and over, and everyone is at a different place with visual literacy and spacial reasoning, but if you can figure out how to look for those simple shapes, that's all that drawing is. I think the trick for educators and folks sharing the process is to demonstrate how to look for those shapes in a compelling and rewarding way!

[@dgg1224]

The thing I like to do most is texture. If you just draw a cloud shape, it's kinda nothing. But, if you do some basic smearing of your pencil marks, you can make it a forest pretty easily

[@mapcrow]

Yeah!! I do a lot of pencil smearing with my monster illustrations!! I don't like to use that on my maps as much because those get handled by players, and I don't want them to smudge the map! Haha!!

[@zombietoothache]

This was like watching blue's clues when Steve would draw in his handy dandy notebook. Admittedly, that is probably got me into drawing. Now im known as "the guy who is better at art than me." Im glad that I now have a video I can send them next time they want me to draw a map

[@alejandroespinosa894]

In my personal experience "I wish I could draw" really means I wish I knew some way to structure my practice so I can see regular improvement (big or small) regularly, so I don't get discouraged from pursuing drawing as an artistic expression.

[@tabbybatgaming]

Omg I had an Ed Emberly book as a kid and I completely forgot about it until you unlocked this core memory!

[@krakenmeup23]

I’m a cartoonist, or at least I want to be, and I can’t tell you how much your videos mean to me. You’re practical, but place an importance on creativity and joy I sometimes lose when I’m obsessing over perspective or line weight.

[@argophontes]

My favorite drawing book is "Fun with a Pencil" by Andrew Loomis, he breaks everything down in a similar way that you do in this video, then shows the process of building it up to as complex as you want.

[@blakespangler3111]

Just started the video, but I’ve got to say I love your work. You’ve been an inspiration to me. I’ve even made my own recordings of map drawings. I really love your style and how you layout your maps. Edit: I think my favorite drawing book so far has been “You Can Draw Marvel Characters” by Dan Jurgens. It’s really been a great help putting shapes and volumes into the physical form of superheroes. I would love to know the more technical side of things, how do you take the time to record and how do you schedule out videos and what not?

[@mapcrow]

Thank you so much!!

[@GregMcNeish]

This was a fantastic little tutorial on how to get started drawing a map. I've always felt overwhelmed even attempting to do it, because I didn't know how to start. This will get me out of the starting blocks, so I can actually do the process of learning and practicing. Cheers!

[@mapcrow]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!!

[@capesword111]

I can already feel my childhood art training apply to this logically. While I don't feel up to drawing people as I was trained to then, this feels like something that could help me put the skill to work productively. Thank you.

[@RafaelElectronic]

The most transformative drawing book for me was Michael Hampton's "Figure Drawing: Design and Invention". It's a masterpiece

[@madcountofdumont7742]

Oh I love Amber, so glad they are working with you. Couldn't think of a better combo!!

[@jacobfromohio5347]

For my favorite book on drawing I'd have to suggest another Ed Emberley book; his Drawing Book of Animals! I have fond memories of my childhood sitting down practically glued to this book as I drew all the funny animals I could.

[@Emploon_Yeesly]

I had never heard of Ed Emberley until now, but I looked up his books and realized my second grade teacher used them in my class. I specifically remember the dragon. This is a revelation!

[@timjones4146]

Back in the 80s I liked the PBS series "Secret City" hosted by Commander Mark (Mark Kistler). He has a number of books on drawing as well. His TV programs and books are primarily aimed at teaching drawing techniques to children but they are equally valuable to "no talent" adults like me. 😀

[@mapcrow]

Mark’s VHS of seven secrets of drawing got a lot of watchtime from me! Love LOVE secret city!!

[@vincentbettenfeld572]

I was doing super small pixel art and I didn't expect it but your advice works very well with that style!

[@mapcrow]

Glad it helped! Yeah, in my experience, shapes are even more important than lines in pixel art! I grew up using low res screens and modding Sim City 2000, so still love to work with pixel art when I can!!

[@zapptuff5186]

I find your videos very helpful as you have a wonderful use of minimal lines to produce highly dense, detailed, stylised and lovely maps. I have a joint condition that makes activities like walking or even holding a pencil very painful but resources like this one truly help me find techniques to gradually realise my ideas that have been relegated to imagination alone.

[@mapcrow]

Wow, thank you! Yeah, medical conditions are definitely an issue that keep people from working the way or amount they want to. I've been experiencing more of that kind of thing in recent years, which is why I need to be careful to use grip tubes and an ergonomic computer setup, otherwise what I have will deteriorate fairly quickly.

[@dcbandit]

There's something about looking at a good map that creates wanderlust. A sense of adventure! Just looking at the little details on these makes me want to go there.

[@letazieg4077]

I draw often but I have a lot of trouble keeping things simple and not trying to add too many details right away. This was super helpful! Now I have some basic shapes I can use to get my ideas out so I don't go too crazy right away and get in over my head!

[@mapcrow]

Awesome! Thank you! So glad this was helpful!! Yeah, it's a good idea to lay everything in with basic proportions and shapes before getting too focused on the details. It's tough to put off drawing the stuff you are most excited about right away tho! Haha

[@MemphiStig]

Ed Emberley is the best! I had his books as a kid and I loved them. If you start anywhere, start with him. He'll stay with you for life. And your videos are great. Simplified without looking dumbed down.

[@EddieNugget]

The amount of raw emotion I heard in your voice this vid, blew me away - I completely agree with your thoughts on the process. Thanks for the great vid!

[@TheRabidChipmunk]

I don't have any art book recommendations but I wanted to say what you said at 9:54 made me cry lmao. I need to hear that

[@mapcrow]

Thank you for the kind words! And I'm glad I could help say something you needed to hear! Making art is emotional stuff!!

[@tommyb5899]

Such awesome tutorials! Really enjoy your your passion and energy!

[@rezthemediaruler3768]

Oy. This Channel is really helpful for people like me that are trying to bring a little more life to their Table. The Video about making a Map for a Dungeon was what brought me here and I am staying for other Videos with good and helpful Advice. I just started to put my interest in DnD and try to gain back the ability to Draw. When I was in School, I had a natural Talent to Draw nearly anything. That Talent however was gone, after not using it for over one and a half decade… Things like drawing little things and simple Characters bring me Joy and keep things alive. You are doing a good deed in helping people discover ways to produce Art and letting them develop their own Adventures and great Stories. Be proud of it. My Subscription is yours. Have a nice day!

[@MitchT97]

I’m a bit more of writer but given I need a map for my world building this is amazingly helpful. Even if I don’t end up using a physically drawn map this has actually helped me visualize the shapes and lines I want for my map better in my head. Gave me a little clearer image of what I want and how to represent certain objects. Thanks

[@michaelcoetzee4344]

Thanks my dude. Just recently started the art skill journey and your encouragement is always so nice. Love your videos as well as your art. In my books you're an example and someone to aspire to.

[@mapcrow]

Awesome, thank you!! Yeah, some folks think that the key to improvement is "brutally honest feedback" and I feel that the reason I continued too draw long enough to improve was because it was fun and important people encouraged me!! Cheers!!

[@rayjustice5387]

Not necessarily an art book exactly but the animators survival guide is great

[@bolicob]

Yeah I need to get back into practicing drawing. Art classes in highschool and college really helps force you (read:me) practice regularly. I gotta get back to it

[@greatbad5618]

I’ve been drawing for awhile but often over-complicate things. I love how simple and emotive these tips are!

[@MisterDantastic]

I went ahead and bought the book you recommended. I really like the simple way you present everything - your maps and such always look professional and fun... and in a way that makes me think, "I should be able to do that!" rather than, "How is that even possible?" It's inspiring. Thanks a lot for your channel.

[@Severin1111]

For those who think they can't draw: My hands are shaky as hell, didn't draw until I was well into my 20s and precise movement is not something my body seems build for. I learned to draw, because I was lucky enough to know an artist that was very supportive of me. I'm not great. Lines are still shaky in places, some proportions are off. It's decent enough though. I can show it to people and they'll know what I draw. Normally even tell me its good, great even sometimes. Some people even claimed I'm talented...which is bullshit...i just put in the time to get over the hump of "I can't draw". Fact is: Draw once. If you like it: Draw more. If you hate it: Don't. Skill will come in time. You can accelerate it, by listening to people like Kyle, but you don't need to. If I can do it to the point where I can create something to be proud of, I'm sure you can too and I'm sure whatever you draw will be beautiful. Not necessary perfect, but beautiful still. I believe in all of you. Art can be fun, if you let it be fun. Wow...that sounded way more pretentious than I hoped...erm...I'll rephrase it: Just have fun drawing armadillos in armor and castles in the sky, even if sometimes the armadillos become dinos and the castles look like barns standing on sheep. Guess that's better? Dunno...just really want to draw some sheep with castles on their back now.

[@mapcrow]

I really love this comment! Thank you for sharing!! Running into physical limitations is rough, and even insurmountable for some. It's wonderful to hear your perspective on this stuff!!

[@yanaleigh]

I also have hands that shake, some days worse than others. It's frustrating. But once i managed to accept i can't change that but realized i still want to draw i realized i was going to have to change the style i was aiming towards. I'm never going to do a lot of fine lines, but that doesn't mean i can't have fun and make maps for campaigns.

[@suzannetol]

This was a really insightful video. I just started making some maps for a story I'm working on, and this video showed me, I'm making things way more complicated than it needs to be. You're tips will greatly improve my map making skills. Thank you for the wonderful insights!

[@croissant2434]

i've started to draw for 6-7 years now, not really extensively or regularely (a fault I know I have, so I take that into account when things doesn't go as I imagined in the composition.) and I know I have so much to learn, and those videos make things look simple... because they really are! drawing can sound so overwhelming because of all the parameter you can take into account (if you apply them like color theory, that I choose to.... not follow, cause I have yet to make sense of it), that it can feel too much to digest. but your content is a bowl of a fresh air with how simple you explain and show things. yes, drawing is just about lines and shape. and there something amazing to look at those triangles, squigly etc form very compelling decors. thanks you, once again, for your content. I think I can say for sure that you are part of the many peoples who teach me, in their own way, to love the creation process, both with their passion, and clarity.

[@MoonlitShoreWalk]

I'm starting my first homebrew campaign as a DM, and I am loving all of your world building videos! I'm hoping to start and finish the starting map today, and because of your guidance, I think I can do it! Thank you for all the help and inspiration, and keeping things simple so I don't overthink it! 😂

[@mapcrow]

That makes me so happy to hear!! The stress of drawing just means you are taking it seriously, the trick is not to let the stress keep you from actually doing what you want to!

[@katiekofemug]

Emberley is my go to for fun and inspiration. I'm on my 7th copy of Make A World as I've worn thru several and given others away. BTW, Mark Kistler is on KZbin now. He started doing daily shows during COVID. I was so thrilled to enjoy the memories from my parenting days when I was encouraging kids to give it a try with Captain Mark and the Draw Squad, etc. If you aren't a book person or need to 'see it done' his vids are excellent. I just discovered you via KZbin recommend list while watching JP Coovert. I'm truly enjoying your tips, tricks and encouragements. Yes, even Old Biddies dig a good adventure map with a rousing tale!

[@esbeng.s.a9761]

mountain 2:24 house 4:06 forest 5:40 dead trees 7:00

[@LibraGamesUnlimited]

I taught myself how to do much the same thing here using MS-paint. It is a really good method to go outdoor maps. I also figutered out how to do a modern city map (a map that divides the city into districts) by drawing various boxes, moving them together so that they're all connected, then randomly replacing some of the lines with free hand drawn lines so that they're not all straight (which would make them look fake). I can do inside maps this way but more the old school kind with the text key rather than the modern ones that show all the detail. :)

[@henrikdithmer4184]

Picking up drawing is the best thing I've ever done for myself, after believing I couldn't possibly learn it for... 15+ years. It has vastly improved my nental health. Currently working ny way through Framed Perspective (but Framed Ink is also amazing). Favourite drawing book is probably Bridgman's - it might be a mess to read, but his figures just look rad as hell.

[@emhorrorseed84]

wow the ed emberley book at the end !! that made me nostalgic to when I was really starting to learn how to draw as a kid that I went and found my copy !! My partner and I love your videos so much dude and were always so inspired :)

[@K-H-28]

Thanks for some great Monday morning inspiration and motivation! Looking forward to trying things out after work

[@mapcrow]

You got this!!

[@jessecunningham9924]

I’ve made maps before and I thought I knew enough to make good ones…but this video taught me SO MUCH! Love what you do here and I love your art and talks.

[@danielbackman4764]

Great video and some really really clean design. I'm pumped to try these advice out! Favorite book in the field: Understanding Comics, Scott McCloud

[@GabyGibson]

I've been wanting to draw maps for a long while and I'm glad I found your videos!

[@matthieukiriyama7219]

My favourite textbook for artists is Arthur Dow's "Composition: Understanding Line, Notan and Color." It's an 1899 book, but it can be bought cheap as a fac-simile.

[@jeffjones9411]

This is great, Kyle! I really enjoy your channel and the map making tips. In my own map drawing I've started incorporating isometric details because of your tutorials and I'm becoming proud of my progress. I'm curious to know how you draw interior maps, for a dungeon crawl for example. Congratulations on end of the semester!

[@lucidberrypro]

My favorite book right now is "Maze Quest" by Laura Horton. It's an activity book, like a treasure hunt. It inspired me to look at drawing maps more like a board game as opposed to a regular map. It helps me to think about what it might look like when my characters are traveling through something, and not just getting them from Point A to Point B. I bought this book to compliment "Fantasy Mapping, Drawing Worlds" by Wesley Jones. It's a more technical book. Using the two together is really nice for what I like to draw, which isn't actually map related lol. I'm saving this video in all of my playlists! I'm still new to map making, and trying to figure out how to add things like places and filler areas has been difficult. Your drawings of tiny shapes made me think of trying drawing them on sticky notes, so could move places about and draw a map around them 😯🤔 Thank you so much for your videos! ☺

[@KattKirsch]

TThese videos are so helpful, I'm finally taking that time to start filling these notebooks I "swear I'm gonna draw in someday," and sometimes it feels like I've chosen an impossible task, but no matter how overwhelming it is, I think I can manage a few triangles here and there.

[@mapcrow]

I'm so glad! Yeah, don't let those notebooks boss you around! Feed them some triangles!!

[@luffysh]

love your content. You make this a relaxing watch

[@mapcrow]

Glad you enjoy it! Cheers!!

[@Ngtef]

So inspiring! Ur vids are so nice and chill mate, ty for making them. :)

[@VerbenaComfrey]

This is wonderful! thank you, you've really inspired me.

[@domodata6219]

Don't know any how to draw books off the top of my head, but I just bought a few Yoshitaka Amano art books. I love the way he draws noses!

[@KyleMaxwell]

I can't speak to my favorite books about drawing, but I do love the RPG art of Luka Rejec (Ultraviolet Grasslands).

[@curvy4655]

Excellent, I'll certainly come back to this next time I start a map!

[@mapcrow]

Heck yeah! Don't wait too long on that fun cartography time!! Haha

[@pekkaastala]

This is a cool video! But also, if you don't want to draw... just make your players do it. The chances are someone in your group likes drawing (whether it's by hand or in some mapmaking app), and if you tell them "Here is a rough sketch of the proportions... I want a mean-looking forest about here. And a city here. And an abandoned tower here. And a mountain range here.", they're probably happy to make a prettier version of your rough sketch. And they'll be lot more invested in the world and in the map, too.

[@fredeuhrbrand3789]

This is very good advice! I'm getting into drawing because of the game. Only the first forest seem weird to me (the cloud) it isn't as clear cut obvious as the other once. Beyond that I use almost All these technics now. Thanks! Cheers

[@jamie-douglas]

I just watched this entire video with my copy of 'Make a World' by Ed Emberley sitting next to me. I was all ready to indignantly comment, wondering why you didn't mention this book--and then at the very end of the video, you did. Not only that, you said it is your FAVORITE BOOK ABOUT DRAWING?!? This is the first and only comment I've ever left on a youtube video. 1. Visual Vocabulary!! Two great words that go great together. 2. You shouldn't be buying reams of printer paper!!!! As an assistant professor, you absolutely need to take that shit from the copy room. It's an important perk, and you're entitled to it. My partner is a prof too, and she keeps me flush with free art supplies from the mail room, bless her.

[@MrSwar-yt3rc]

Love your stuff sometimes I watch it twice so i can draw along the second time

[@mapcrow]

Thank you so much! That’s wonderful to hear!!

[@MCtroms]

Do you have a list of books you recommend for game design? Working on a board game for my kids. Would love to read on the philosophy and psychology of game design.

[@mapcrow]

The number one book on the subject that I recommend is "A Game Design Vocabulary" by Anna Anthropy and Naomi Clark! You might also listen to some episodes of the podcast "Game Studies Study Buddies" and if you like the sound of a book they are talking about, get a copy for yourself!

[@sestalon]

Thank you crow. Very helpful video

[@mapcrow]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!!

[@camrouxbg]

For a long time I told myself I can't draw. It wasn't really until I started getting interested in painting and actually experimenting with things that I started to change my mindset. Also, someone told me a long time ago that "If you can write, you can draw." Because writing is drawing, *by definition.* So I definitely agree with you that anyone *can* draw. It's just that most of us have convinced ourselves otherwise. Everyone starts at the same point --- it's just that some people get more support and resources provided by parents, family, community, teachers, whatever. Master artists were not born with the ability to draw. They learned, and they practised *hundreds* and *thousands* of hours.

[@morgangleave8518]

Loved this video Kyle. I think if more people relaxed about art and drawing, and just went for it, they'd have a lot more fun. Right now, my go to drawing guides are: Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Stuff: Draw Anything and Everything in the Cutest Style Ever! by Angela Nyugen, and Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties - Includes 19 step-by-step tutorials!: Volume 1 y Yoai. Great references, so I can get expression and life into my work.

[@vurrunna]

A little detail I appreciate about your videos: Beyond just using an HB pencil and printer paper, you also always draw "hard," pressing the pencil in to get it's darkest color (like folks do when writing), instead of doing lots of light sketches (like us artists normally do while drawing). It adds just that extra level of "Anyone can do this." You don't need particularly good line control or skill with using a pencil, you just need to draw some basic shapes in a way that gets the idea across.

[@GrafXohoo]

This video comes in PERFECT timing... im working right now on a map for a game and i wasted sooooo much paper... thanke :)

[@mapcrow]

Ha! That's awesome!! But, I'd say that Junk Mail is a waste of paper. Drawing isn't.

[@GrafXohoo]

@@mapcrow Nah... when it is a enitre stack of paper and all wasted für "training" and it really doesn't look good.. trust me...

[@starbomber]

Edit: Oh man, favorite book about drawing...? That's, hard, I'm staring at my meager bookshelf and I don't see any drawing books D: Also most of the advice I've gotten about drawing has come from other artists, not necessarily from a book per-say. Although thinking about it, Bill Peets autobiography was a good read. Not much in the way of practical drawing advice in there, but it is a good story and it's full of great illustrations. hardest part of drawing is drawing straight lines. It takes *lots of practice* to truly draw straight lines (and some people can't due to their hands). Of course, if you can't draw a straight line you can usually use a ruler or other tools. I took a drafting class in high school (which is quickly becoming a lost art btw) but I learned that you are allowed to use a *ton* of templates and tools when you draw. Even though I tend to use a lot of digital tools, I think this tutorial will be a great help for me because I tend to draw a lot of my maps *impromptu* on a dry erase mat or on tiles.

[@mapcrow]

Ohhh! I should talk about how to draw battle maps on marker board! That'd be a fun video!! Cheers!!

[@bluemanblue2316]

Lovely video. Great advice.

[@mathsalot8099]

I love this!! Because it shows how to be a mediocre artist through study and practice. I can do that! I don't think I'll ever be "good" at drawing because of a lack of coordination and fine motor skills, but I belive anyone can be at least mediocre at anything if they put enough time and practice into it. (Physical/Mental limitations excluded, of course)

[@bluecorvidart]

It's so funny when you do any kind of art -- or I guess anything that makes you familiar with something obscure? and then you'll be sitting watching a video like this and suddenly go, "PILOT G2! MY BOY!" like your favorite character made a cameo in a Marvel movie. I have a lot of drawing books, but I don't know that I'd call any of them very good! I think I've probably learned more just sitting and copying reference material, whether it's actual reference books or just other artists -- I have aphantasia, so it doesn't help me much to simply understand how things look, I have to understand how they _work._ I think the reference book that's kept me the most company over the years is _Medieval Costume, Armor, and Weaponry_ -- though I understand that's not much help for learning to draw maps, haha!

[@yanaleigh]

I love books by Lynda Barry! She's been my greatest inspiration and help. Also, for folks wanting drawing practice the Sequential Artists Workshop has an youtube channel with a billion videos on topics from basics to very specific, and do live, free, draw-alongs most Friday nights. And those archives are also on the site.

[@mapcrow]

Love Lynda Barry!! The Syllabus book is really amazing!!

[@StinkerTheFirst]

When you talk about the process, I totally understand you. I'm the same with my novels. There's something really satisfying about working over a scene and refining and refining it and then re-writing it. If the first draft was magnificent, then that would be less frustrating, but also less satisfying. Like wolfing down a good meal. Showing this step by step is really nice. Also that thing you have on your pencil. Does that thing have a name? Did you make it your or did you find it for sale somewhere?

[@Omega_Orion]

Hey map crow I've been dealing with some nerve pain in my right hand, and was wondering if you have a recommendation for a giant grip like the one you're using in the video or at least some keywords to help search for a good one? Thanks so much for the free learning resources

[@mapcrow]

There is a link the description to the kinds that I use!! I hope that helps!!

[@Omega_Orion]

@@mapcrow thank you so much

[@20storiesunder]

Thanks mate!

[@callmegoats]

I will give this a try in occupational therapy, thanks.

[@user-hf9vq6km6r]

Hey man funny thing im drawing a like book about wars and relics found from my own fantasty world, hope you do something like that someday or years or months either way im happy

[@Toddalotapodamus]

Not books, but I really like David Finch's KZbin channel, David Finch, and VZA. Both comic related. Good stuff there.

[@angelalewis3645]

The waterfall is cool.

[@andrewburgess9578]

Thanks for that ... going to start getting my toes in the water. Any more tips would be greatly appreciated.

[@MeZmerTized]

Walmart is currently carrying bunny shaped pencil grips in their Easter aisle and they're stinking adorable.

[@nicholascolares8646]

I do draw, but get stuck with too many ideas... Recently focussing on small maps, islands and villages. Thus the question, would be worth to place the crops fields for a large kingdom, or even for a small town?

[@hypersapien]

The points you describe about embracing the journey and not shortcutting to the end results are points I've been trying to argue in the ongoing debate about the efficacy of AI generation in art.

[@gabrielathero]

Thank you for this tutorial! I even struggle with stick men, but if all goes well, i might need this some day ^^

[@warriorprincess3972]

i get the same when i tell people i'm a nurse and they answer "i could never do that, i wish i could". sure you could, but you don't want to , there's a difference.

[@artaweunderhill4480]

Hi there found your channel by chance. Can´t draw too :) ... I used Battle for Wesnoth Map Editor to make RPG hex maps. One has to press the Like-button for all the good stuff about art perspektive shadows and shapes to make RPG maps really beautiful.

[@marysherrill6918]

Planning where to put everything is where I have trouble.

[@jordanfish7111]

Watching Commander Mark on PBS taught me to draw and if I'm being honest, I think Map Crow has a similar vibe that Secret City had.

[@myanther8439]

love it thank you!!

[@mapcrow]

You're so welcome! Cheers, Myanther!

[@nandomax3]

People need to learn how to reduce their expextations about drawing. But I agree that your knowledge about light and shadows helps convey ideas with simple forms

[@ravenshadowz2343]

I would recommend Mark Kistler's books on learning to draw, he teaches the basics of drawing. His books will get you over not thinking you can draw, everyone can draw if they really want to, with just 30 minutes of practice a day, that's all it takes.

[@mapcrow]

I learned to draw by watching Commander Mark!! Heck yeah!!

[@meganely670]

New sub and 1st video love the content.

[@mapcrow]

Thank you so much!!

[@seanfsmith]

Such a fan of Tony Dowler's HOW TO HOST A DUNGEON which is part drawing, part solo game

[@speedylinguine]

Late to the party here but I was wondering if you have any resources to make engaging maps on an online map maker. I’m currently running an online game as it makes it easier to plan but after watching the video about making a more in depth map I want to make sure I’m doing it right

[@Cirkux]

Lovely

[@HallowLiar]

I watch the video for map crow, not the video. Both are great! but map crow is da best :}

[@melinnamba]

I can draw. Quite well actually. But I do struggle with maps. I always get to caught up in the details. Sometimes it helps to get back to the basics and remind yourself that maps really are about simple shapes. They actually are a great beginner project. You mostly need time and patience to produce satisfying results. Skill is optional and will develop over time.

[@mapcrow]

Yup! All about them tiny shapes!! Cheers!!

[@blackmagick77]

Going to make a sweet hexmap with these

[@thedeaderer8791]

Holy crap I had the Ed Emberleys book about drawing with thumbprints and completely forgot about it untill today

[@AxiomDelver]

this video feels like it was made for me

[@mapcrow]

Heck yeah! Glad to hear it!!

[@VtTexpat]

Ditto. I've got Dysgraphia and whistfully watch these videos about drawing beautifully drawn maps. Something impressing a more simplified approach is very welcome.

[@CharlieWellsPlus]

Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud is tangential but amazing