Artistic Architectural Sketching with Procreate
A course by Ehab Alhariri , Architect, Designer, and Digital Artist
Joined March 2021

Digitize your architectural drawings and create unique renders through perspective, lighting, shadow, and texture
Every building around you once had a long creative process behind its construction. With new illustration software like Procreate, creative processes have become easier, allowing more room for creativity and innovation. Renowned architect and digital artist Ehab Alhariri creates architectural sketches in Procreate that perfectly fit the needs and the budget of his clients.
In this course, Ehab teaches you his process for creating seamless architectural illustrations. Discover how to use the latest software to design, illustrate, and finalize visually striking architectural sketches with the dynamic and easy-to-use digital tools in Procreate.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 26 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (231)
- 14,744 students
- 14 lessons (2h 15m)
- 26 additional resources (13 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a poster with an architectural design in isometric perspective and a 2-point perspective, as well as a design process diagram.

Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is great for both architectural students or professional architects, as well as artists and designers, who want to explore new ways to present their ideas and concepts.
Requirements and materials
Basic understanding of perspective and some experience with Procreate is required.
To take this course, you need access to Procreate or similar software, as well as a wireless stylus pen accessory.

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Ehab Alhariri
A course by Ehab Alhariri
Ehab Alhariri is a Syrian architect and digital artist based in Washington, DC. He studied architecture in Damascus University, and after graduating in 2007, started his career as a design architect in Dubai. His professional experience in Dubai allowed him to work on major projects ranging from commercial and residential architecture, to hotels and high rise buildings.
He is currently the head architect at 4Space Interior Design. His designs have been featured in Architizer and CNN Arabic, among other news outlets, for his work on “A Futuristic Smart Sustainable Mountain” and “L-Lake House”. Since entering the digital illustration world, he has received wide online recognition, amassing over 102K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Introduction to Digital Sketching and Procreate
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Why Sketching on Procreate?
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About Perspective
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Dynamic Compositions
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Light and Shadow
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Color and Texture in Procreate
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U3
Application
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The Initial Sketch
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Final Sketch
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Color Palette and Textures
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Adding Light and Shadows
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U4
Final Touches and Sharing
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Adding Effects and Background
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Design Process Diagram
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Exporting and Sharing
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FP
Final project
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Architectural Design in Procreate
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What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
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What do Domestika's courses include?
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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Bon cours ! Super pratique pour apprendre à dessiner l'architecture sur Procreate. Merci !
excelente contenido del curso!
yo estoy empezando con este programa y deseo aprender mas
solo como sugerencia, personalmente me hubiese ayudado que vaya más despacio el Instructor, en el último modulo, para entender lo de la creación de capas, mascaras, fusiones.
por lo demás excelente!
Really good course, easy to digest and practical.
The lessons are great and it's really well structured.
amazing!
Muuuuito bom o curso!! Vale muito a pena