Artistic Architectural Illustration with Pencil and Graphite
Finishing Details
A course by Chris Henton , Architectural illustrator
About the video: Finishing Details
Overview
“Lastly, I will pay special attention to the aspects of the building. I want to have the most eye-catching details. Use sharp pencils or fine pens to draw the eye to certain features. ”
In this video lesson Chris Henton addresses the topic: Finishing Details, 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'm going to be adding the finishing touches to the drawing. I'll be working on intricate details and trying to add as much information as I can about the building. In order to do this I'll be using the F pencil as you can get a really sharp point and it's perfect for precise work. If you don't have that you can just use a HB pencil and make sure it's really sharp. I'll also be using the ruler again to sharpen up any lines and working on the main focus points of the drawing so the clock feature, the window slats and the tracery paneling. Having different images and being able...”
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Course summary for: Artistic Architectural Illustration with Pencil and Graphite
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Category
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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