Artistic Architectural Sketching with Procreate
A course by Ehab AlhaririArchitect, Designer, and Digital Artist
A course by Ehab Alhariri, Architect, Designer, and Digital Artist
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
About Perspective
14 minutes, 43 seconds
Light and Shadow
9 minutes, 12 seconds
Color and Texture in Procreate
14 minutes, 41 seconds
The Initial Sketch
11 minutes, 34 seconds
Color Palette and Textures
18 minutes, 1 second
Design Process Diagram
13 minutes, 42 seconds
What's included in this course?
Meet Ehab, architect, designer, digital artist, and your teacher for this course. Hear about his creative journey, his love for architecture, and about the people who have influenced and shaped his work.
Get an overview of digital sketching and why it’s important for architecture. Learn about the various perspectives in architectural sketching, and how Procreate can make the process easier. Discover what dynamic compositions are and how they can make your work more interesting. Ehab then discusses light and shadows, and how they can elevate your sketch to give it more depth. Explore colors and textures, then learn drawing techniques to create elements like glass, metal, concrete, and more.
Dive into the illustration phase by sketching some rough drafts for two types of perspectives. Then transfer your final sketch into Procreate. Create a color palette and see how to add texture to your design. Implement a light source and create shadows.
Ehab then teaches you how to add effects to your illustration, and how to create a background. Using your sketch as a reference, Ehab guides you step-by-step through creating a design process diagram and enriching your illustration with realistic details. Finally, learn how to add your name or a logo to your composition, then produce a time-lapse video of your creative process. Wrap up the course by exporting and sharing your work!
Recommended software & tools for this course
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.
Reviews
- 5 months ago
there are a lot of bothering things to download the brush sets
- 6 months ago
altyazı ve seslendirme seçeneklerinin olması çok iyi uzun süredir aradığım bir kurstu bulduğum için çok mutluyum
- 6 months ago
Aprendí muchas herramientas de Procreate para ilustraciones arquitectónicas. Es fácil de seguir el curso y muy divertido. Lo recomiendo mucho
- 6 months ago
Toller Kurs, Zeichnungen und Anleitungen sind super.
- 7 months ago
es muy claro en todas sus clases, es un curso rapido y necesario
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
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Introduction to Digital Sketching and Procreate
- Why Sketching on Procreate?
- About Perspective
- Dynamic Compositions
- Light and Shadow
- Color and Texture in Procreate
- U3
Application
- The Initial Sketch
- Final Sketch
- Color Palette and Textures
- Adding Light and Shadows
- U4
Final Touches and Sharing
- Adding Effects and Background
- Design Process Diagram
- Exporting and Sharing
- FP
Final project
- Architectural Design in Procreate
What to expect from a Domestika course
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
This course is designed for intermediate learners with some prior experience in architectural drawing or digital illustration. It is not intended for complete beginners but is accessible to those familiar with basic sketching techniques.
You will need an iPad or compatible tablet with the Procreate app installed, as well as a stylus like the Apple Pencil. No other specialized equipment is required for the course.
You’ll learn digital sketching techniques, perspective drawing, isometric and axonometric illustration, texturing, and creating lighting and shading effects for architectural concepts using Procreate.
The course covers freehand and digital sketching, building perspectives, Procreate workflows, material rendering, light and shadow, process diagrams, and techniques for sharing sketches online.
The course provides step-by-step guidance on practicing perspective, composition, light, and texture, helping you develop more accurate, dynamic, and visually compelling architectural sketches.
Basic familiarity with Procreate is recommended, but the course includes instruction on essential Procreate tools, such as grids, brushes, layers, and drawing assist features.
Yes, the course teaches isometric, one-point, and two-point perspective techniques, including the use of Procreate grids and vanishing points to create accurate architectural drawings.