Detailed Architectural Illustration with Realism and Richness

Detailed Architectural Illustration with Realism and Richness

“Thank you so much for taking part in this course and I hope you've enjoyed it. It's now time to work on your project. This could mean finishing the sketch you started by completing the course tasks or making a brand-new project! Either way, I strongly suggest you take the time to gather inspiration and make a unique project of your own. Make sure to keep track of your progress with different pictures of each step. It'd be great if you could also explain the choices you've made along the way and tell us if you have any doubts. This will help me guide you better if you need advice. Here are the main steps to follow: The Reference Photo It's time for you to start your unique project! You can begin by finding high-resolution pictures of the building you wish to draw. Print your selected image and quickly study the building, dividing it into big geometrical shapes. The Measurements and Scale The next step is to set up the paper size and scale. Start drawing the outlines with a pencil by measuring and marking the correct dimensions on paper. Once the outlines are drawn, move on to drawing the internal details.

The Fine-Liner Sketch Build up the drawing with fine-liner pens, choosing various thicknesses for different lines. Be careful to maintain precision. Remember to scan your fine-liner drawing once it's complete. This way, you can print and reuse it multiple times. Adding Color Once the fine-liner drawing is ready, start working on the color palette by finding the correct shades and developing the layers to achieve the required tone. Finally, finish it up by enhancing the contrast and shadows. And that's all! I can't wait to see what you've come up with. You can share your work with us so by clicking on "Create your project". Remember to share both the final result and the steps that have led you to them. It would be great if you showed a picture of each step and added a brief explanation about what you have done in each one. I will be more than happy to answer any of the questions you might have along the way! I will try to get back to you as soon as possible. In the meantime, participate in the forum, comment on others' work, and interact with the community. See you there! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“ Final Project We have reached the end of this course. I hope you enjoyed this course as much as I did. Now it's time for you to start your own illustrations. I hope I have left you with some ideas and techniques, and I hope that you find inspiration to make your own unique projects. Drawing realistic sketches may seem like too much hard work in the beginning but I'm sure if you start with drawing some simpler architectural elements, you may soon gain the confidence to draw highly detailed sketches. The key is to draw daily and practice every day. Before saying goodbye, in this video, let ...”

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Course summary for: Detailed Architectural Illustration with Realism and Richness

• Level: Beginner
• 98% positive reviews (41)
• 2091 students
• 5 units
• 17 lessons (3h 38m)
• 11 downloads

• Category

  Architecture & Spaces, Illustration

• Areas

  Architectural Illustration, Architecture, Drawing, Realistic Drawing, Sketching