An insightful and comprehensive guide to mastering the art of
drawing and illustrating architecture.Inspiring architecture and
beautiful buildings are all around us. Artists often gravitate
toward building facades, doors, windows, and roofs that tell a
story, convey history, and contain intricate detail. But learning
to successfully capture these works on paper can be quite a
challenge.Artist and illustrator Demi Lang has been creating
beautiful architectural drawings for years. Working in ink and
colored pencils and using reference photos in her studio, Demi
specializes in creating artwork that is highly realistic,
representational, and incredibly detailed. In this book, she shares
her knowledge and techniques so that you, too, can learn to create
and illustrate your own architectural drawings.With inspiring
illustrations, clear writing, and an encouraging tone, Demi makes
the process of learning to draw architecture both approachable and
enjoyable. Writing for artists of all levels, Demi guides you step
by step through her entire drawing process. You will learn: - How
best to set up your workspace, and the materials you'll need- The
importance of building a photo reference library and choosing good
images to work from- Three methods to use for transferring a
reference photo to paper for the initial drawing (using a grid,
drawing freehand, and a measuring method)- Techniques for achieving
realistic tone, value, texture, shadow, and light in your drawings-
How to add layer upon layer of color, lines, details, and
highlights to create works that leap off the paper with exciting
dimensionality and lifeIn the final chapter of the book, Demi works
through several complete projects from start to finish so you can
see her method in action. Better yet, by providing the reference
photos for each project, you can follow along and put your skills
to the test! These projects help you work and practice in different
ways with varied subject matter: a freehand black and white sketch;
an intricate architectural detail; a monochrome study; a full color
drawing; and a drawing that features gold leaf gilding to really
take your work to the next level!Throughout the book, Demi
emphasizes the importance of practice and patience, and encourages
you to not put too much pressure on yourself to complete a perfect
drawing every time. If you take your time and work methodically,
you will succeed! Whether you are an artist, a professional
illustrator, or simply someone who loves to draw, this book
provides you with the skills, techniques, and knowledge to draw
stunning illustrations of buildings and architecture.TABLE OF
CONTENTSIntroductionChapter 1: Art Materials and Getting Set
UpChapter 2: Building a Photo Reference LibraryChapter 3: Art
School Theory and TechniquesChapter 4: Overview of Process and
TechniquesChapter 5: Five Projects from Start to FinishAppendices
General
Imprint: |
Rocky Nook
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2024 |
Authors: |
Demi Lang
|
Dimensions: |
254 x 203mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
216 |
ISBN-13: |
979-88-88140-41-3 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
XRW-DRW-JGU-5 |
Barcode: |
9798888140413 |
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