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    Question How do I paint sand/desert in black and white?

    I made a map doodle and wasn't sure how to draw a desert in my style. Do you have any ideas?
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    I usually handle it with dunes. See the middle left, the "Endless Erg" for how I handled it. Your solution looks fine though!

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    See also the maps of Erwin Raisz.

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    Quote Originally Posted by waldronate View Post
    See also the maps of Erwin Raisz.
    Yes, I like this image as a nice style guide.

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