Jake’s Table Top City (Part 1)

Jake thought up and funded much of the modular buildings set, and kindly sent me this write up of his city-in-progress. He’s got a lot of great tips and an excellent concept, and I’m itching to see the finished product!

Jake’s Table Top City (Part 1)

How To Draw a Palm Tree

Welcome to the first episode of my new project! These “How To Draw” videos are made for Dungeon Masters or mapping enthusiasts who are curious about my method.

How To Draw a Palm Tree

The Damp Mine

Mind your step in the damp tunnels of today’s battle map!

The Damp Mine

The Churning Sea

Take to the high sea with this rather stylized rendition of ocean waves!

The Churning Sea

The Rice Paddy

Today’s map makes a fine campsite or setting for a modular building.

The Rice Paddy

The Pirate’s Cove

Where there is sea and trade, there are pirates, and where there are pirates, there’s a lair.

The Pirate’s Cove

The Icy Battle Site

No one can change the shape of a battlefield quite like a magic user.

The Icy Battle Site

The Country Road

Finally, a decent place to build those buildings!

The Country Road

Speed Drawing the Little Library (Part 2)

Soothe your ears and eyes to the speed painting of the Little Library set to some excellent music.

Speed Drawing the Little Library (Part 2)

The Druid’s Burrow

Wild, mystical and mushroom-y, today’s semi-modular building is the Druid’s Burrow.

The Druid’s Burrow

Speed Drawing the Little Library

Watch the time lapsed inking of the Little Library sketch while listening to me ramble about maps and future videos.

Speed Drawing the Little Library

The Little Library

Today’s cosy library is another set piece for the modular buildings set, crammed with bookshelves and ready for construction on your city street.

The Little Library

David’s Map Printing Method

David’s been refining his printing process since our last gallery post and has sent me a new batch of gorgeous images.

David’s Map Printing Method

The Grassy Path

Today’s map is just begging for a random encounter…

The Grassy Path

The Jungle Stream Battle Map

Crawling, buzzing, squawking, rustling. Hiding any kind of beastie in its overgrowth. Today’s map is the Jungle Stream.

The Jungle Stream Battle Map