What I use to create my maps

The below is a list of materials I use for both my physical props, ink & paper, as well as digital map making.  Links are external & affiliate links but also to show an example of what I use.  Anything I have custom created (such as my prop paper) that cannot be purchased online has the closest equivalent I can find.  All Amazon links are through their Smile program where they donate part of your order to a charity of your choice.

Inspiration:

I get a lot of inspiration from nature photographers but my absolute favorite photographer & friend is Mountains.and.the.Wild on Instagram.

Prop Map Needs:

• Instant coffee for staining (or I use a custom blend that changes depending on the look I'm going for)
• Copic Pens
• Copic Markers - Starter pack of Earth Tones
• Wax Free Tracing paper
• Tracing Stylus
• Acrylic paint (custom mix) for blood splatters
• Mod Podge Hard Coat to seal the paper
• Custom paper equivalent to 300gsm watercolor paper (this is not what I use but similar)
• Carpenter's Square
• Precision Eraser
• Bow Compass
• Drafting Pencil
• Compression Gloves
• Magnifying glass/light

Digital Map Needs:

• Wacom Cintiq 27QHD - This is what I personally use but might not be what you need/want. The link just serves as an example of what I use.
• Arm sleeve
• Hacky sack (used as a hand rest tucked inside the arm sleeve)
• Digital Paper Textures
• Digital Pencil Brushes
• Digital Pen Brushes
• Digital Watercolor Brushes
• Photoshop

As to how I use all these items, you'll have to become a patron of mine and take my cartography class to find out.