Artistic Architectural Drawing with Ink
A course by Luke Adam HawkerArtist
A course by Luke Adam Hawker, Artist
Learn to create fictional landscapes through observational drawing, focusing on perspective, lighting, and shading
“I strongly believe that drawing can strengthen the ties between people and places.”
Artist Luke Adam Hawker uses the medium to illustrate detailed works of art by hand. He has collaborated with brands like Annabels London and Soho House, and his work is part of a permanent exhibition at the Houses of Parliament.
In this online course, Luke teaches you how to illustrate metropolitan cityscapes filled with buildings and people. Learn to turn items from around your home into inspiration for fictional scenes through architectural drawing. Combine observation and imagination to create evocative works of art.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 11 downloads
Materials and Mark Making
18 minutes, 52 seconds
Observational Drawing
16 minutes, 4 seconds
Simple 3D and Perspective 1
9 minutes, 52 seconds
Lighting
14 minutes, 34 seconds
Selecting the Objects
8 minutes, 16 seconds
Creating a Sketch of the Basic Forms 1
20 minutes, 21 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin the course by getting to know artist Luke Adam Hawker. Discover the creative journey that led him to pursue his childhood love for drawing as a full-time career, along with the influences that inspire him.
Dive into the materials needed for the course and explore different drawing techniques, from line work to hatching. Look at the basics of observational drawing and learn how to find key shapes within a composition. Practice drawing forms from one, two, and three-point perspectives before seeing how to add light and shade to your illustration.
Next, pick objects in a variety of sizes and use them to sketch the framework. Turn the basic shapes into a cityscape using the power of your imagination, add light and depth, and populate your scene.
To wrap up the course, Luke gives his advice for sharing your work both on social media and in the real world, and getting in the mindset to draw.
What is this course's project?
Illustrate a cityscape using observational drawing in combination with creative drawing techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in drawing cityscapes by hand.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required.
In terms of materials, you’ll just need a sketchbook and something to draw with.
Reviews
- 4 months ago
Amazing artist. So good.
- macevedodPLUS6 months ago
muy bueno, es lo que esperaba, gracias
- 7 months ago
Very talented and his works are beautiful. Thank you for sharing and teaching.
- 10 months ago
excelente y muy didactivo.
- 1 year ago
he is awsome
In 2015, he left his job as an interior designer to focus on his own work and has since collaborated with clients including Annabels London, Soho House, Article 25, and Penhaligons Fragrance. Luke’s drawing of Big Ben was selected to be a permanent part of the Parliamentary Art Collection, and he also published a graphic novel, Together, which sold over 130K copies worldwide and became a Sunday Times Best Seller.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Preparation Techniques
- Materials and Mark Making
- Observational Drawing
- Simple 3D and Perspective 1
- Simple 3D and Perspective 2
- Lighting
- U3
Imagining and Drawing the Architectural Scene
- Selecting the Objects
- Creating a Sketch of the Basic Forms 1
- Creating a Sketch of the Basic Forms 2
- Projecting Imagination onto the Shapes 1
- Projecting Imagination onto the Shapes 2
- Projecting Imagination onto the Shapes 3
- Adding Light and Shade 1
- Adding Light and Shade 2
- Populating the Image
- U4
The Right Mindset and Sharing Your Work
- Sharing Your Work
- Getting the Right Mindset
- FP
Final project
- Artistic Architectural Drawing with Ink
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for intermediate artists seeking to advance their skills in sketchbooking, ink drawing, perspective, and architectural illustration.
You will need a sketchbook, a selection of pens such as Copic Multiliner or biro, pencils, erasers, and basic drawing tools. Recommendations for paper types and household objects for drawing will be provided.
The course teaches workflow for travel sketching, capturing visual notes, and documenting journeys with art, along with tips for drawing on location and making the most of sketchbooks.
Yes, you’ll learn freehand architectural drawing, one, two, and three-point perspective, construction lines, vanishing points, and wireframe techniques to build spatially accurate scenes.
The course provides exercises for loosening your linework, adopting a relaxed pen grip, and using mark making techniques to create expressive, confident lines in your art.
Yes, the course includes strategies for selling art at markets, engaging with galleries, and using social media to showcase and share your creative work with a wider audience.
You’ll be guided through workflows for turning sketchbooks into art books, selecting and arranging pages, and presenting your work as cohesive, professional projects.