Artistic Architectural Illustration with Pencil and Graphite
Light, Shadow, and Some Practical Exercises 1
A course by Chris Henton , Architectural illustrator
About the video: Light, Shadow, and Some Practical Exercises 1
Overview
“Light and shadow are key components of my drawings, and here, I will demonstrate how to utilise them for maximum impact. ”
In this video lesson Chris Henton addresses the topic: Light, Shadow, and Some Practical Exercises 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Artistic Architectural Illustration with Pencil and Graphite. Dominate architectural illustration and create eye-catching drawings of your favourite buildings. .
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, i'll be talking you through some of the ways we can add light and shadow to an object. Once we have accurate construction lines of our drawing, we can then incorporate shadow to bring it to life and make it come off the page. I'll be talking you through some of the methods I like to use to add shadow to a surface. For this exercise, I'll be using a fine liner and an HP pencil. but you can use whichever one you like. Starting on the first box here, I'm just going to add in some diagonal and parallel lines. to one face of this box. And that, is a really simple way to add a bit...”
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Course summary for: Artistic Architectural Illustration with Pencil and Graphite
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Architecture & Spaces, Illustration -
Areas
Architectural Illustration, Artistic Drawing, Drawing, Pencil Drawing
Chris Henton
A course by Chris Henton
Chris Henton is a Scottish architectural illustrator currently based in London. With a distinguished career, he has worked with prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge’s Centre for the Study of Classical Architecture.
Chris specializes in detailed and proportionally accurate drawings of buildings and monuments, using traditional pencil and ink techniques to capture the essence and character of the structures.
His passion for history and architecture shines through in every piece, making his art a continuous exploration of different cultures and eras.
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