Guided Course: Draw urban buildings with ink and watercolor
A guided course by Alex Hillkurtz , Storyboard Artist
Master architectural illustration with ink and watercolor, focusing on perspective, composition, and detailed pencil sketches
Unleash your creativity by mastering the art of architectural illustration with ink and watercolor. Begin your journey by selecting the perfect reference image that captures the essence of urban buildings. Analyze architectural views to amplify your piece's narrative and visual impact. Dive into the creative process with thumbnail sketches, exploring compositions and understanding perspective. These initial drafts will guide you in identifying vanishing points and horizon lines, ensuring the ideal placement of architectural elements.
Transition into crafting a full-scale pencil sketch, refining proportions and structure to lay the groundwork for your final masterpiece. This detailed sketch acts as a blueprint, preparing you for the intricate stages of inking and watercolor. As you progress, embrace the techniques that bring depth, shadows, and intricate details to life. By project’s end, you'll not only have a stunning architectural illustration but also a deeper understanding of the artistic process, blending precision with artistic flair.
What will you learn in this online course?
7 lessons & 7 downloads
- 39 students
- 7 lessons (1h 14m)
- 7 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Students will master architectural illustration by selecting reference images, analyzing perspectives, and creating thumbnail sketches. They'll define compositions with vanishing points, develop detailed pencil sketches, and prepare them for inking and watercolor, achieving clarity and precision in artistic expression.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring artists, urban sketchers, and architecture enthusiasts looking to enhance their illustration skills with ink and watercolor will find this course beneficial. It's ideal for those eager to explore architectural perspectives and develop precise, expressive urban building artworks.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is needed to draw urban buildings with ink and watercolor. Basic necessities include paper, pencil, eraser, fine line pen, watercolor paints, brushes, and a reference image. Enthusiasm and curiosity will enhance your learning experience.
Alex Hillkurtz
A guided course by Alex Hillkurtz
Alex Hillkurtz was born in England and grew up in California where he is a renowned storyboard artist for feature films, television, and commercials. His film credits include Argo, Almost Famous, It’s Complicated, and many others. Alex currently lives in Paris with his film editor wife, Tiffany, and enjoys discovering the hidden corners of the city that sketching and painting allow.
He uses the language of cinema to compose his images, moving beyond what one sees and depicting what he wants others to see. He believes that in our overly crowded lives, sketching and painting invites us to move at a more deliberate pace, giving us a true sense of place, where unexpected stories are revealed.
Content
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Draw urban buildings with ink and watercolor
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Podcast: The Art of Observing: Walking, Sketching, Understanding the City
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The Pencil Sketch
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Sketching with Fountain Pen and Ink
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Watercolor! The First Wash
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Watercolor! Shadows and Details 1
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Watercolor! Shadows and Details 2
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Watercolor! Shadows and Details 3
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Final project
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Guided Course: Draw Urban Buildings with Ink and Watercolor
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