Artistic Architectural Illustration with Pencil and Graphite
A course by Chris Henton , Architectural illustrator
Dominate architectural illustration and create eye-catching drawings of your favourite buildings.
Dominate architectural illustration and create eye-catching drawings of your favourite buildings.
Step into the captivating world of architectural illustration with pencil and graphite alongside Chris Henton, a talented Scottish illustrator, and learn to create precise and detailed drawings of buildings and monuments.
Using traditional techniques with pencil and ink, you'll discover how to capture the essence and personality of structures through exact proportions and a careful use of light and shadow.
You’ll focus on precision and quality, enabling you to faithfully reproduce the distinctive features of any construction. You'll explore a variety of essential techniques and tools to illustrate architecture with a clean and sharp style.
By the end, you’ll have the skills to create architectural illustrations that are not only technically accurate but also convey the soul and history of the buildings they represent.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 20 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (26)
- 3,370 students
- 18 lessons (3h 17m)
- 20 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The final project involves illustrating a monument of your choice, focusing on capturing precise proportions and using refined shading techniques. You'll apply what you've learned about light and shadows to add depth and realism to your drawing.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is perfect for those passionate about drawing and architecture who want to refine their skills in architectural illustration.
Ideal for artists, designers, and enthusiasts looking to enhance their precision and technique.
Requirements and materials
You’ll need pencils of various hardness, fine-tip markers, high-quality paper, and an eraser. A ruler and a compass will also be useful for ensuring accuracy in your drawings. Additional materials may include a sharpener and a light source for working with shadows.
Reviews
A course by Chris Henton
Chris Henton is a Scottish architectural illustrator currently based in London. With a distinguished career, he has worked with prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge’s Centre for the Study of Classical Architecture.
Chris specializes in detailed and proportionally accurate drawings of buildings and monuments, using traditional pencil and ink techniques to capture the essence and character of the structures.
His passion for history and architecture shines through in every piece, making his art a continuous exploration of different cultures and eras.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Materials, Preparation, and Practical Exercises
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Materials and How to Use the Pencil
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Finding Inspiration
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Perspective and Some Practical Exercises
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Identifying Shapes and Proportions
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Light, Shadow, and Some Practical Exercises 1
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Light, Shadow, and Some Practical Exercises 2
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Drawing Details
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A Summary Exercise
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U3
The Drawing Process
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Finding the Subject and Choosing the Scale
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Sketching out the Structure 1
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Sketching out the Structure 2
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Penning in the Dark Side
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Shading with Pencil
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Finishing Details
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U4
Final Tips and Tricks
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Less Can Be More
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Taking the Right Photo to Share Your Work on Social Media
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FP
Final project
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Artistic Architectural Illustration with Pencil and Graphite
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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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ania_michalska
PlusVery well explained, great exercises. Recommend!
kejsibuzo
Plusgreat class for beginners
courseiam
Great
jebusdoodles
El curso es bueno, pero recomiendo verlo en su idioma original con subtitulos, el doblaje al español aún necesita mucho trabajo y se pierde información.
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adinasara_schwartz
Plusexcellent class, clearly explains the fundamentals of drawing.