Architectural Illustration: Perspective and Reinterpretation
What is perspective and why is it important?
A course by Felipe de Castro , Architect
Joined February 2022
About the video: What is perspective and why is it important?
Overview
“In this class, I will explain how to observe a real landscape or a photograph in a technical and artistic way using the concept of perspective with a three-dimensional image from an observer.”
In this video lesson Felipe de Castro addresses the topic: What is perspective and why is it important?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Architectural Illustration: Perspective and Reinterpretation. Learn to depict architectural spaces through freehand sketching and give everyday objects a new perspective using pencils and felt-tips.
Partial transcription of the video
“What is perspective and why is it important? In this class, I will introduce you to the perspective and I will share with you my work experience and show how important it is a good perspective drawing, a good representation for you to do in your drawing, in the sketch and in the project. Perspective is when there is depth in an image. A simple sheet of paper has the Cartesian plane known as X and Y, and the idea that we bring in perspective is when there is a Z axis, which comes out of the paper. Perspective is an optical illusion in your design, that takes the plan from the paper and bring...”
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Course summary for: Architectural Illustration: Perspective and Reinterpretation
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Category
Architecture & Spaces, Illustration -
Areas
3D, Architectural Illustration, Architecture, Drawing, Interior Design, Spatial Design

Felipe de Castro
A course by Felipe de Castro
Felipe de Castro is an architect and design teacher, who explores creativity, sensitivity, and perception in each new assignment. Specialized in freehand drawing, he knows the importance of presenting a well-crafted sketch to the client. During his career, he's worked on architectural projects for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and, today, he works for the Brazilian company Custódio Soluções.
He is also known for creating reinterpretations of objects to idealize buildings. He developed these drawings for Brazilian celebrities and in partnership with brands such as Nikon, Cis, Kingston, Logitech, and Belgotex. These works gained popularity on Instagram and were subsequently featured on several international websites.
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