Artistic Architectural Illustration with Pencil and Graphite

Artistic Architectural Illustration with Pencil and Graphite

“Congratulations on finishing this course. I hope you have found it interesting and learned a lot. You've learned to make incredible drawings. Now it's your turn to create a highly detailed and accurate drawing of a chosen landmark from a reference picture. Let me show you an example of how I would like to see your course project process: Reference Photo Select the reference photo(s) to base your drawing on. Make sure you have a subject that interests you, and choose a scale you are happy with.

First Steps Sketch out the structure. Identify key shapes and use a light pencil for this first layer of construction lines. Working on the Project Pen in the dark side. Start thinking about light and shadow here. Add more details with a pencil. Add more general shade using various pencils to highlight certain features. The Details Finish by adding more details. Now that the shadows have been added, it's an opportunity to focus on the details of the building. Use sharp pencils or fine liners to pick out key features. Once your project is ready, share it on the forum by clicking the "Create your project" button. I will look at your publications as soon as possible and answer any doubts that need clarification. In the meantime, I encourage you to see what your fellow students have been up to and comment on their posts. See you soon!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Thank you for making it this far. I'm really excited to see what you've come up with and Westminster Abbey, or you've chosen to draw something else, I can't wait to see your creations. It's been great to share my passion for shadows, details and small drawings with you. It would be great if you can build and develop on the lessons which we've covered and don't forget that these principles can be applied to any type of sketching. Remember to look back at your previous drawings and appreciate how much you've developed your own skill set. Keep your eyes open and look up for inspiration. Rememb...”

This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.

Course summary for: Artistic Architectural Illustration with Pencil and Graphite

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (42)
• 4729 students
• 4 units
• 18 lessons (3h 17m)
• 10 downloads

• Category

  Architecture & Spaces, Illustration

• Areas

  Architectural Illustration, Artistic Drawing, Drawing, Pencil Drawing