Urban Architectural Sketching with Ink
A course by Dan Hogman , Architect and Illustrator
Learn how to draw like an architect by exploring observational illustration techniques, including perspective, scale, and composition
Through a combination of freehand sketching and architectural principles, you can capture the things that make a building unique with just a pen and paper. Dan Hogman is an architect and illustrator who has worked on everything from high-rise residential developments to hotels internationally. He also teaches architecture at a graduate level and shares his work with over 120K followers on Instagram.
In this online course, Dan takes you through the process of drawing like an architect, from the initial observation down to the last detailing. Learn to depict an urban street scene from a photo reference by combining perspective, scale, and composition. Capture the essence of your city with architectural drawings!
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 17 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (114)
- 7,048 students
- 15 lessons (2h 41m)
- 17 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Illustrate an urban street scene of your choice from a photo reference using ink.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in documenting the world around them through illustration.
Requirements and materials
An understanding of shape, proportions, and perspective would be helpful but is not essential.
In terms of materials, you will need:
- ⦁ Mechanical pencils
⦁ Erasers
⦁ Fineliners
⦁ Brushes
⦁ A fountain pen
⦁ Paper
Reviews
Dan Hogman
A course by Dan Hogman
Dan Hogman is an architect and illustrator with over 20 years of experience. He began drawing at a young age and always knew he wanted to become an architect. He later went on to study for a Master’s degree in the subject at the Academy of Art, San Francisco, and later at Harvard University.
Since then, he has created hundreds of drawings for everything from high-rise residential developments to hotels across the US, China, and South Korea. Dan also takes on drawing commissions in his spare time, and shares his work with over 120K followers on Instagram, alongside teaching architecture at a graduate level.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Concepts
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Materials and Supplies
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Perspective and Vanishing Points
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The Concept of Scale
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Composition and Entourage
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U3
Preparing the Drawing
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Selecting the Subject
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Analyzing the Photo Reference
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The First Draft
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U4
The Drawing
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The Pencil Outline
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The Main Lines
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Detailing
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Shading
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The Entourage
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Reviewing the Work
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FP
Final project
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Urban Architectural Sketching with Ink
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for intermediate-level learners looking to advance their architectural drawing, urban sketching, and visual communication skills.
You'll need basic drawing tools such as fineliners, mechanical pencils, fountain pens, drafting dots, trace paper, rulers, and watercolor supplies for architectural illustrations.
You'll learn observational drawing, perspective construction, compositional framing, light and shadow rendering, conceptual section drawing, and integrating entourage elements to enhance architectural sketches.
The course focuses on recording architecture through sketching, analyzing urban scenes, expressing design concepts visually, and applying advanced composition, perspective, and rendering techniques.
Yes, the course covers drawing building facades, creating cityscape illustrations, and using perspective and light techniques for realistic and dynamic urban sketches.
Some foundational knowledge of drawing and perspective is recommended, as the course builds on these concepts for more advanced architectural illustration.
Absolutely, you'll develop skills to communicate design concepts, spatial relationships, and moods effectively through architectural sketches and diagrams.
Gostei do curso, interessante a forma de criar sombras com as rachuras, e a técnica de usar o papel para estudar antes da tomada de decisão final, etc. Indico sim o curso aos interessados no tema.
Otimo curso para quem está começando no desenho arquitentonico e util também para a crianção de cenarios.
Interesante curso
Wonderful, inspiring and educative course. Well structured and very clear to follow. Congratlations Dan!
Wonderful course! It is inspiring, the educational material is well presented, full of valuable advice and of course very beautiful examples. Available for beginners or artists who want to try themselves in a new technique.