Architectural Illustration: Perspective and Reinterpretation
The importance of scale for drawing
A course by Felipe de Castro , Architect
Joined February 2022
About the video: The importance of scale for drawing
Overview
“Now, let's talk about differences in scales in drawing, how to use them and what they are for.”
In this video lesson Felipe de Castro addresses the topic: The importance of scale for drawing, 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
“The importance of scale for drawing In this lesson, we will study the importance of scale and how to apply it in the drawing. In a project or sketch, it is very important in the concept We make clear the dimension of the structure: height width depth. For this, we use the scale a lot in comparison in the drawing, vegetation, people and vehicles, for us to have a size comparison. I made here two cubes exactly the same, each with its vanishing point, the one and the two. I used the cube because it's a very basic shape and it will allow us to see clearly the scale difference using these two dr...”
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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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