How to Draw Mountains in Top Down Perspective

[JoshStolarz]

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Here is a little preview of my latest tutorial on how to draw mountains in top down perspective!

One of the most important features on fantasy maps are the mountains. Not only are they prime real estate for dwarves and dragons, but they play an important role by impacting political borders, travel, and even weather patterns. But, they can be challenging to draw in a top down perspective and still get a good sense of scale and depth.

In this tutorial I break down how to draw mountains on your top down fantasy maps and still make them pop off the page.


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I hope you find this tutorial helpful and be sure to comment if you have any questions.

Happy Mapping!
- Josh | Map Effects

[Greason Wolfe]

That is a right fine tutorial, Josh. Know several people have asked about this kind of style, so I imagine a lot of them will appreciate this tutorial.

[JoshStolarz]

That is a right fine tutorial, Josh. Know several people have asked about this kind of style, so I imagine a lot of them will appreciate this tutorial.

Thank you very much! It's definitely one of those tutorials that a number of people have reached out to me and requested. So I'm glad I was able to finally make the time to put it together.

- Josh