Sketch Like an Architect

Become better at sketching - learn how to Sketch like an Architect!
With this book you'll learn a step-by-step process of how to master the basics of architectural sketching.

The Handbook contains chapters focused on:

• Lines & 2D Objects
• Basic Perspective Rules
• Shadows, Textures & Materiality
• Populating Your Sketch
• Adding Vegetation
• Awesome Perspective Sketch

It begins with the very basics of making straight lines and progresses to gradually more complex compositions of sketched perspectives. Along the way, architect David Drazil shares important tips and tricks, drills, and techniques to achieve sketches with architectural look, strong character, and story within.

You will learn not only the sketching technique, but also about the thinking behind the process - e.g. why and how to add people to your sketches, how to create a sense of depth in an image, and much more.

This Handbook is perfect for anyone interested in sketching or drawing. Whether you´re an architecture student or professional architect, whether you´d like to capture the moments from your holidays, spaces around you, or you just like to doodle, then this Handbook is just for you!

On top of that, it also includes:

• 40+ important and to-the-point Tips & Tricks for each chapter,
• 15 sketching Worksheets for practicing,
• many finished examples of sketches explaining key techniques,
• further resources to explore.

You don´t have to be great to start, you have to start to be great! So don´t worry, if you´re not super confident at sketching and give it a chance with this popular Handbook.

Master the basics of architectural sketching with this proven 6-step framework: 01/Lines & 2D Objects 02/Basic Perspective Rules 03/Shadows, Textures & Materiality 04/Populating Your Sketch 05/Adding Vegetation 06/Awesome Perspective Sketch This book also includes 40+ specific tips & tricks, 15 worksheets, and countless finished sketches.
David Drazil is a young architect, who loves to sketch. With passion for visual presentation of architecture, he's sharing freebies and educational resources on how to #SketchLikeAnArchitect. During his architectural studies, both in the Czech Republic and Denmark, David found his passion in the visual presentation of architecture - namely architectural sketching, visualisations, animation, and virtual reality. Today, David works as an architect at Danielsen Architecture in Copenhagen, Denmark, and runs a successful Instagram account where he shares daily his passion for architectural sketching and design. David collaborates as a featured artist with sketching apps for iPad called Morpholio and ShadowDraw.

"I liked the way David structured his book in teaching you how to sketch everything from people to perspective.
His step-by-step process is easy to follow and simple to learn from. I love this valuable resource!"
-- SHANNIN WILLIAMS, INTERIOR DESIGNER & ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATOR

"Thank you for your work and the 'Sketch Like an Architect' book. I'm a landscape architecture student with no
drawing background, and your instruction has really helped me come into my own. I regularly refer you to my classmates!"
-- KIMBERLY FERRARA, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDENT

"I think David's book 'Sketch Like an Architect' is one of the best tutorial for everyone who likes drawing! Following your exercise, I feel like for the first time I am able to draw something not bad at all. Thank you so much for your amazing work!"
-- FRANCESCO CHIETERA, CIVIL ENGINEER