Tutorials, project showcases, work-in-progress updates, and worldbuilding tips for everyone to see!
Welcome to the TA MAPS blog, your resource for fantasy and sci-fi cartography tutorials, project showcases, and professional mapmaking insights. Whether you're a game master planning your next D&D campaign, an author building your fictional world, or a fellow artist exploring cartography techniques, this blog offers practical guidance and behind-the-scenes looks at custom map creation.
These posts cover step-by-step tutorials on fantasy map design principles, worldbuilding tips for creating believable fictional geographies, client project case studies showcasing my cartography process, and technical guides on digital mapmaking tools and techniques. Each blog post draws from my experience creating over 100 custom maps for tabletop RPG campaigns, published fantasy novels, board games, and gaming media.
From beginner-friendly cartography basics to advanced sci-fi map techniques, this collection of tutorials and showcases aims to help creators at every skill level. Learn how professional fantasy cartographers approach commission work, discover common mapmaking mistakes to avoid, and explore the intersection of art and worldbuilding through detailed project breakdowns and process documentation.
Interested in commissioning custom maps for your campaign, novel, or game project? Contact me to discuss your worldbuilding needs and receive a custom quote for professional fantasy or sci-fi cartography services.