Sketch Like an Architect: Step-by-Step From Lines to Perspective

David Drazil

Book cover for Sketch Like an Architect: Step-by-Step From Lines to Perspective
Book cover for Sketch Like an Architect: Advanced Techniques in Architectural Sketching
Book cover for Sketch Like an Architect: Step-by-Step From Lines to Perspective
Book cover for Sketch Like an Architect: Advanced Techniques in Architectural Sketching

Sketch Like an Architect: Step-by-Step From Lines to Perspective

Sketch Like an Architect: Step-by-Step From Lines to Perspective

David Drazil

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Description

Become better at sketching - learn how to Sketch like an Architect!
With this book you'll learn a step-by-step process of how to master the basics of architectural sketching.

The Handbook contains chapters focused on:

  • Lines & 2D Objects
  • Basic Perspective Rules
  • Shadows, Textures & Materiality
  • Populating Your Sketch
  • Adding Vegetation
  • Awesome Perspective Sketch

It begins with the very basics of making straight lines and progresses to gradually more complex compositions of sketched perspectives. Along the way, architect David Drazil shares important tips and tricks, drills, and techniques to achieve sketches with architectural look, strong character, and story within.

You will learn not only the sketching technique, but also about the thinking behind the process - e.g. why and how to add people to your sketches, how to create a sense of depth in an image, and much more.

This Handbook is perfect for anyone interested in sketching or drawing. Whether you re an architecture student or professional architect, whether you d like to capture the moments from your holidays, spaces around you, or you just like to doodle, then this Handbook is just for you!

On top of that, it also includes:

  • 40+ important and to-the-point Tips & Tricks for each chapter,
  • 15 sketching Worksheets for practicing,
  • many finished examples of sketches explaining key techniques,
  • further resources to explore.

You don t have to be great to start, you have to start to be great! So don t worry, if you re not super confident at sketching and give it a chance with this popular Handbook.

Critical Reviews

"I liked the way David structured his book in teaching you how to sketch everything from people to perspective.
His step-by-step process is easy to follow and simple to learn from. I love this valuable resource!"
-- SHANNIN WILLIAMS, INTERIOR DESIGNER & ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATOR

"Thank you for your work and the 'Sketch Like an Architect' book. I'm a landscape architecture student with no
drawing background, and your instruction has really helped me come into my own. I regularly refer you to my classmates!"
-- KIMBERLY FERRARA, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDENT

"I think David's book 'Sketch Like an Architect' is one of the best tutorial for everyone who likes drawing! Following your exercise, I feel like for the first time I am able to draw something not bad at all. Thank you so much for your amazing work!"
-- FRANCESCO CHIETERA, CIVIL ENGINEER

Publishing Information

Publisher: Sketch Like an Architect
Pub date: 2020-01-31
Length: 82 pages

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