Architectural Illustration: Humanize the Design of a Space
A course by Marcelo Marttins , Architect, Urban Planner, and Agricultural Engineer.
Joined July 2020
Capture the essence of a space through humanized drawing and create an architectural plan by hand
Joined July 2020
Where can you draw the line between art and architecture? This is the question that urban architect Marcelo Marttins tries to answer with each of his projects by capturing the essence of a space and expressing it through illustration. For Marcelo, drawing has the power to transform his hand into the ultimate tool for graphic illustration.
In this course, learn how to create architectural illustrations entirely by hand. Marcelo shows you how to humanize a space by adding a touch of personality to your architectural project to give it a unique look.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 16 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (67)
- 1,550 students
- 15 lessons (3h 7m)
- 16 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Illustrate the iconic MASP building (São Paulo Museum of Art) in perspective with two vanishing points, surrounding elements, and human figures using humanized drawing techniques and architectural elevation.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Architects, interior designers, engineers, illustrators, and anyone interested in learning how to humanize illustrations for architectural representation.
Requirements and materials
Basic notions of architecture and illustration are needed for this course.
The materials include sheets of paper, a mechanical pencil, a ruler or scale ruler, a set square, markers, colored pencils, and India ink.
Reviews
Marcelo Marttins
A course by Marcelo Marttins
Marcelo Marttins is a multifaceted artist. He studied architecture and agricultural engineering and turned his passion for nature and drawing into a career focused on bringing unique architectural projects to life.
He currently runs his own business and designs projects in Brazil and the rest of the world. His work has been featured in major industry publications and he won the digital influencer award in the architecture category at the 2019 Prêmio Microinfluenciadores Digitais Cecom in São Paulo.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Materials
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How to begin?
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Representation and exercises of lines and borders
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U3
Mounting and vanishing point
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Plank layout
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Vanishing points
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Human figure and vegetation
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Colors and textures 1
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Colors and textures 2
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U4
Putting it into practice
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Basis of illustration
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India ink and base color
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Textures and application of shadows
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U5
Post production
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Humanized floor plan: application of shadows and finishing
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How to present your project to the client
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FP
Final project
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Architectural Illustration: Humanize the Design of a Space
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FAQs
This is an intermediate-level course, recommended for those who already have basic drawing or architecture knowledge and want to enhance manual techniques for humanized presentations.
You’ll need markers, colored pencils, 3B graphite pencils, India ink, white pens, a ruler, scale ruler, lightbox, and A4 paper. A tidy workspace and good lighting are also recommended.
You’ll learn manual techniques to create floor plans, perspectives, textures, and humanize architectural projects, along with methods for effective visual communication and presentations without software.
Hand drawing conveys personality and authenticity, making ideas easier to understand and fostering a closer, more collaborative visual communication with clients.
Yes, the course covers freehand perspectives, using Copic markers, colored pencils, India ink, plus techniques for texture, shading, and depth in architectural drawings.
No. The course focuses on manual project presentation and doesn’t require prior knowledge of drawing or modeling software.
The course teaches how to depict vegetation, furniture, human figures, and textures graphically, making presentations more realistic and engaging for landscape and urban projects.
Gostei muito do curso, por ser bem explicado e sem rodeio. Por isso eu indico o curso, sim; vale a pena fazê-lo.
Curso Excelente,me deu Excelente dicas para arquitetura
Curso muito bom, professor com excelente didática.
Excelente curso, com ótima metodologia, além disso ministrado por um grande mestre e artista do Brasil.
Amando o Curso. Vale a pena!