Learn To Draw
Your Own Fantasy Map
With Just A Pen
...even if you've never drawn before.
Imagine...
You open a blank page in your journal on a quiet Sunday morning, and instead of staring at it, you start with one confident coastline. Twenty minutes later there's a whole island under your pen, mountains, forest, a little harbor town, and you sit back and think: I made this. With my own hand.
Somewhere along the way, you stop introducing yourself as "someone who's always wanted to draw" and start just... being someone who draws. It's a small shift, but it changes how you carry yourself. You stop waiting for permission to call yourself creative.
Somewhere down the line you open an old notebook and find one of your early maps, the wobbly coastlines, the clumsy trees, next to a recent one. The difference between them stops you cold. You built that. Nobody handed it to you.
Have you ever seen something like this and thought:
"I want to be able to draw something like that."
So you sit down with a pen and a blank page and try it yourself. It's not as easy as it looks. Your coastline comes out jagged in the wrong way, your mountains look like a row of triangles, and your "forest" looks more like a scribble of check marks.
So you do what everyone does: you search YouTube for "how to draw a fantasy map." You find a video of someone drawing beautifully, in real time, at normal speed, with zero explanation of why they're making each mark or what order to build things in.
You pause. Rewind. Try to copy exactly what you saw. It works, kind of, for that one video. But the second you try to draw your own map, with your own island shape, you're lost again. The technique didn't transfer, because you were never taught the process, just shown a finished result.
You try again over a few weekends. You still feel stuck. You still can't produce anything close to what's in your head.
And that little voice shows up:
"Maybe I just don't have the talent for this."
But What If I Told You...
❌...it's not that you lack talent.
❌...it's not that you need to practice more, harder, or longer.
✅...it's that you've been starting in the wrong place, jumping straight to lettering and tiny trees before you've ever learned to build a confident coastline or block in a landmass with any kind of shape.
Here's the truth: fantasy maps aren't drawn detail-first. They're built in a sequence, shape, then light, then texture, then detail, and once you know that sequence, the "talent" part mostly takes care of itself.
All you need is a pen, some paper, and about twenty minutes at a time. And here I am. I'll show you step by step.
But before that...
I Should Probably Introduce Myself...
Hi, I'm Jeremiah!
I'm the one behind this page, and believe it or not, I'm also a real-life pirate!
For years, my wife Amanda and I, as well as our daughter Sharon, have traveled around performing, playing the ukulele, making arts and crafts, and of course… creating fantasy maps.
Over the years, I've had the chance to teach both kids and adults how to bring their own fantasy worlds to life with nothing more than a pen and their imagination.
And that's one of the things I love most about map making: you don't need to be an artist to be good at it or to enjoy it.
I've seen people of all ages start with a blank piece of paper and slowly turn it into a world that's completely their own, filled with coastlines, mountains, forests, cities, and places that didn't exist until they put pen to paper.
That's exactly why I created this course: to make fantasy map drawing simple, approachable, and genuinely fun for beginners.
If you've ever wanted to create an imaginary world with your own two hands, you're in exactly the right place.
I can't wait to see the world you create!
introducing
The Fantasy Map Academy
Draw your own imaginary world, one confident ink line at a time.
- 🎬 Step-by-step video walkthrough
- 📱 Access on mobile, tablet, and computer
- 🦥 At your own pace
- ♾️ Lifetime access
Here's a Small Taste of What's Inside
Foundations. Ink Control & Confident Marks.
You'll learn how to hold and move a pen so your lines stop looking shaky and start looking intentional. By the end, you'll create your own warm-up sheet of confident strokes and a hatching value scale you'll use in every map after this.
- How to hold your pen for long, smooth strokes instead of short, nervous ones
- Discover the 4 basic marks that build almost every fantasy map symbol
- Learn why "going slow" is what actually makes lines look confident
- A simplified warm-up routine you'll use before every drawing session
Draw Your Coastlines & Islands (No Drawing Experience Required).
You'll learn to design a landmass that reads as an island (not a blob) before you add a single detail. You'll create your own island silhouette, ready to become a full map.
- The coastline wobble technique that makes edges look natural, not jagged
- How to sketch construction shapes first so nothing ends up crooked
- You'll learn to plan negative space so your map doesn't feel cramped
- The simplified way to rough in scale before you commit to ink
Add the Mountains & Trees
You'll learn the exact hatching patterns that turn flat shapes into mountains and forests with real depth. This is the first pass of terrain on the island you built in Module 2, and it's what makes the page start to feel like a real place.
- The mountain hatch that instantly reads as rock, not triangles
- How to draw a treeline that looks like a forest instead of a fence
- Discover the shading trick that gives land elevation without any color
- Learn to place terrain so the eye naturally travels across the map
- A simplified system for keeping your line weight consistent
Add Vibrant Cities & Houses
You'll learn to draw little cities and towns that make your map feel inhabited, not empty. This is the mini-building technique that turns a handful of lines into a whole settlement in just a few square inches.
- The mini-building technique for drawing a whole town in a few square inches
- How to vary rooftops and building sizes so a town looks natural, not repeated
- Discover where cities "want" to sit, along coastlines, rivers, and crossroads
- Learn a simple wall-and-gate trick for larger fortified cities
- A simplified approach to sketching a market square or town center
Add Labels & Town Names
You'll learn to hand-letter the place names and region titles that make a map readable, and instantly more believable. This is the detail that separates a finished-looking map from a pile of unlabeled shapes.
- The hand-lettering approach that matches your map's hand-drawn style
- How to choose which places actually deserve a label
- Discover the spacing trick that keeps names from looking cramped or crooked
- Learn how to letter along a curved coastline or river path
- A simplified approach to sizing text by a place's importance
Name Your Map & Add the Compass Rose
You'll learn to hand-letter the title banner that names your whole map, plus draw a compass rose that actually looks hand-crafted, not clip art. These two details bookend your composition, and they're often the first things people's eyes land on.
- The banner-and-scroll technique for lettering your map's title
- The compass rose technique, from simple four-point to full ornate star
- How to size and place both so they anchor the composition instead of crowding it
- Discover a few quick style variations to match different map themes
- A simplified approach for keeping fine details crisp at a small scale
Stack Everything Together So Your Map Comes Alive
You'll bring every piece you've built, terrain, cities, labels, your title banner, and the compass rose, onto one page for the first time. This is the module where six modules' worth of separate pieces become a single, finished map.
- How to layer terrain, structures, and labels in the right order so nothing gets buried
- Discover how to soften harsh edges so every region blends into one cohesive whole
- The final ink pass that unifies line weight and ties the whole piece together
- You'll learn how to balance busy and open areas so the finished composition feels intentional, not cluttered
- A simplified checklist to run through before you call any map "done"
Why You'll Be Paying Less for This Course
Here's the honest version: the full price for The Fantasy Map Academy is $97. That's what it'll sell for once it's fully out.
Right now, though, this is a beta launch. I'm keeping the spots limited on purpose, because I want to make sure the students who go through it now actually get results, not just watch videos and forget about them.
If it works the way I think it will, the price goes up to $97 for good. If something isn't landing, I'll pull the page down and fix it before relaunching.
Either way, this price isn't permanent. So while it's here: $29.
Lifetime access forever.
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Plus You'll Be Backed by My Unconditional Money-Back Guarantee
You don't have to decide right now. Get access and try it for 30 full days.
Draw along with the modules, work through your own island, and see how it feels.
If it's not for you, send one email to support@drawfantasymaps.com and you'll get every penny back within 24 hours. No questions asked. No stalling.
"You either love what you create... or you don't pay for it."
Here's What My Students Are Saying:
and there's more
I want to make sure you actually start and keep going, so I've included a few extra resources to remove every excuse.
Get 3 FREE Bonuses When You Join Now
Bonus #1: The Ink & Paper Kit List
In case you don't already have pens at home, staring at a wall of pens and not knowing which one to buy is enough to stop most people before they start. This guide hands you exact picks, so you spend your money once and get straight to drawing.
- How to choose between fineliner, dip pen, and brush pen for this style
- The 3 paper weights that won't bleed or feather under ink
- Discover the one budget pen most working illustrators still keep in their bag
- A simplified starter kit list under $25
Bonus #2: The Fantasy Map Symbol Cheat Sheet
Even after finishing the course, you'll want a quick reference next to you while you draw. This one-page cheat sheet becomes the thing you reach for every single time.
- A library of 20+ ready-to-copy symbols for terrain, water, and structures
- How to mix and match symbols to invent new regions on your own maps
- Discover which symbols read clearly even at a small scale
- You'll always have an answer for "what do I draw here?"
Bonus #3: The Complete Print-and-Draw Guide (PDF)
Not everyone loves learning from video, and you shouldn't have to. The entire map, every module, is written out step by step, every line explained in plain language, so you can follow the videos, the PDF, or both.
- Every step spelled out in writing, so it stands completely on its own
- The full map mapped out stage by stage, module by module
- Prop it beside your sketchbook and work at your own pace, screen or no screen
- Feel free to print it whenever you like
Here's Everything You're Getting So Far
- >> Module 1: Foundations. Ink Control & Confident Marks.
- >> Module 2: Draw Your Coastlines & Islands (No Drawing Experience Required).
- >> Module 3: Add the Mountains & Trees.
- >> Module 4: Add Vibrant Cities & Houses.
- >> Module 5: Add Labels & Town Names.
- >> Module 6: Name Your Map & Add the Compass Rose.
- >> Module 7: Stack Everything Together So Your Map Comes Alive.
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Got More Questions?
I Got You.
Need help? support@drawfantasymaps.com
Do I need any drawing experience to start?
None at all. Module 1 starts with basic pen control before you ever draw a single map shape. If you can hold a pen, you can start.
After how much time will my fantasy maps look like yours?
Your very first map will have that hand-drawn, storybook look. That happens in under two hours. The beauty comes from the technique, not years of practice. The initial "wow" moment is immediate. Every map after that just gets more refined.
What is the format of the course?
The course includes step-by-step video lessons, plus downloadable guides and reference sheets. You watch a lesson, then draw along at your own pace, everything lives in a private course area you can open on your phone, tablet, or computer.
When and where does the course take place?
This is an online course you can take anywhere in the world. All lessons are pre-recorded, and you'll keep lifetime access to everything, so you can watch at any time.
The entire course is self-paced and you can rewatch the videos whenever you like, on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
How much time does this take?
Each module is short and self-paced. Most students complete their first full map in a weekend. And because you have lifetime access, there's zero pressure to rush.
What materials do I need?
A regular pen and any normal sketchbook is all you need. Bonus #1 gives you exact shopping lists so you buy once and buy right.
How much does everything cost to get started?
Under $20 total. A basic fine-liner pen set ($6 to $10) and a small sketchbook or pad of drawing paper ($5 to $10). The course includes a complete shopping guide with links. You do NOT need expensive specialty supplies.
When will I get access?
You will get instant access to the student portal when you complete your purchase.
Having trouble with course access? You can email support@drawfantasymaps.com for support.
How long do I have access?
Forever. It's a one-time payment with lifetime access, including any future updates to the course.
What language is the course in?
Currently, the course is available in English. You have the option to turn on subtitles in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Swedish.
What's the refund policy?
30-day money-back guarantee. Try the entire course. Get your materials. Draw your first map. If you don't love it, email us within 30 days and we'll refund you in full. No questions asked. No hoops.
Is this a one-time payment?
One-time payment of $29. No subscriptions, no recurring charges.
Is it safe to pay online?
Yes. Checkout runs on bank-level encryption, so your card details are never visible to us and are handled entirely by a secure payment processor.
You'll get an emailed receipt immediately after checkout, along with your login details for instant access.
Here's Everything You're Getting Now for Just $29
- >> All 7 modules, from ink control to your finished capstone map
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