Architectural Drawing Specialization: From Sketching to Digital Visualization

Overview

“Light and shadow are what give the sketch its third dimension. In this lesson, you will see how this step dramatically improves the sketch, and how we can figure out our shadows. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Adding Light and Shadows, which is part of the Domestika online course: Architectural Drawing Specialization: From Sketching to Digital Visualization. Learn conceptual architectural sketching, translating abstract ideas into coherent, creative drawings using freehand techniques.

Partial transcription of the video

“Adding Light and Shadows At this point, we've added color and texture. In this lesson, we'll start adding light and shadows. Now we'll start by adding a new layer for light and shadows. I'll put it on top of other layers. I'll also add Drawing Assist. I'll start by using a Technical Pen and, as we learned in a previous lesson, we'll define our light source. Our light source will come from somewhere in this direction. This side will be under light and this side will be in shadow. I'll start by drawing regions for our shadow. As I said, this side will be shaded. To see my region, I'll isolate...”

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Course summary for: Architectural Drawing Specialization: From Sketching to Digital Visualization

• Level: Beginner
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• 338 students
• 7 units
• 98 lessons (19h 26m)
• 46 downloads

• Category

  Architecture & Spaces

• Areas

  Architectural Illustration, Architecture, Digital Architecture, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Ink Illustration, Sketching