Artistic Architectural Drawing with Ink
A course by Luke Adam Hawker , Artist
Learn to create fictional landscapes through observational drawing, focusing on perspective, lighting, and shading
Learn to create fictional landscapes through observational drawing, focusing on perspective, lighting, and shading
“I strongly believe that drawing can strengthen the ties between people and places.”
Artist Luke Adam Hawker uses the medium to illustrate detailed works of art by hand. He has collaborated with brands like Annabels London and Soho House, and his work is part of a permanent exhibition at the Houses of Parliament.
In this online course, Luke teaches you how to illustrate metropolitan cityscapes filled with buildings and people. Learn to turn items from around your home into inspiration for fictional scenes through architectural drawing. Combine observation and imagination to create evocative works of art.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 11 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (78)
- 3,744 students
- 18 lessons (4h 7m)
- 11 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Illustrate a cityscape using observational drawing in combination with creative drawing techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in drawing cityscapes by hand.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required.
In terms of materials, you’ll just need a sketchbook and something to draw with.
Reviews
A course by Luke Adam Hawker
Luke Adam Hawker is a professional artist based in Surrey, England. Growing up, he was always drawing and went on to study interior architecture at Nottingham Trent University. After graduating, he began his design career in London, alongside selling limited edition prints at markets and galleries.
In 2015, he left his job as an interior designer to focus on his own work and has since collaborated with clients including Annabels London, Soho House, Article 25, and Penhaligons Fragrance. Luke’s drawing of Big Ben was selected to be a permanent part of the Parliamentary Art Collection, and he also published a graphic novel, Together, which sold over 130K copies worldwide and became a Sunday Times Best Seller.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation Techniques
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Materials and Mark Making
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Observational Drawing
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Simple 3D and Perspective 1
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Simple 3D and Perspective 2
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Lighting
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U3
Imagining and Drawing the Architectural Scene
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Selecting the Objects
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Creating a Sketch of the Basic Forms 1
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Creating a Sketch of the Basic Forms 2
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Projecting Imagination onto the Shapes 1
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Projecting Imagination onto the Shapes 2
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Projecting Imagination onto the Shapes 3
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Adding Light and Shade 1
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Adding Light and Shade 2
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Populating the Image
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U4
The Right Mindset and Sharing Your Work
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Sharing Your Work
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Getting the Right Mindset
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FP
Final project
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Artistic Architectural Drawing with Ink
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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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.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
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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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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
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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victorisraeltorressegura
PlusMe pareció muy bueno, aprendes bastante con el método de observación.
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veroniquep
Plusj'ai beaucoup aimé, calme et inspirant. Se laisser aller et créer un monde merveilleux. Du débutant au confirmé, chacun y trouvera son compte et pour moi une découverte sur la créativité d'une autre manière. Pas à pas très utile aux débutants, sans sauter les étapes ....
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aidz
Huge fan of the instructor even before this course - now I'm a super fan. He explains clearly, demonstrates well; I even appreciated how he shared his "why" and his many influences. Great instructor, great course!
sheryl_sodazoo
I really like Luke’s drawing style. His demonstration is very clear in this course. Such a good inspiration!
nickmegasgraf
A truly inspiring course!!! The teacher is able to explain in simple way the basics of designing and is giving us the motivation to start drawing! Luke Adam Hawker loves drawing and he enables this love to us all!!