Article · Drawing Life
How to Draw Buildings and Other Urban Sketching Tips
By Nab Zamali
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
A five-step method for sketching buildings by eye: mark the top and bottom extremes of the subject, measure width against height, set a horizon line matching your viewpoint, add major structural lines, then use heavier linework in shadowed areas for depth.
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