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Analyzing Architecture
Lesson 1 of 9 Ink Sketching: Architecture
In this lesson you’ll explore different types of architecture from around the world, and you will make your first simple building sketches.
Simplified Shapes Homework
Create silhouettes of four different architectural styles on a single sheet, like you saw Aaron do in the previous video.
The objective in this first assignment isn’t to create a beautiful ink sketch yet. Focus more on identifying what makes each building unique. For this reason you can do this homework either on paper or digitally - whatever you’re more comfortable with.
Simple Small Building Sketch Homework
Create a simple sketch of a single building. Try to keep things as basic as possible for this one, in both your tools and approach. This course will cover many other subjects, so there will be plenty of chances to do more advanced sketches. The goal here is to start with a nice, easy practice image.
Intermediate Small Building Sketch Homework
Create another sketch of a small building, but this time allow yourself to experiment with a more detailed approach. Don’t forget to consult your reference whenever you feel lost.
Student Homework
Lesson 1
this lessonAnalyzing Architecture
In this lesson you’ll explore different types of architecture from around the world, and you will make your first simple building sketches.
- 2 hours 16 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 35 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Guidance
Introduction
Artistic Reference and Inspiration
Ink Sketching Tools
Getting Inspired by Architecture
Design
Small Building Sketch
Lesson 2
Architecture Fundamentals
This lesson will cover several useful architectural concepts, including windows and doors, avoiding tangents, types of perspective, and inventing your own buildings.
- 2 hours 26 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 20 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Guidance
Introduction
Small Element Studies
Preventing Tangents
Architectural Perspective
Advanced Perspective
Invented Architecture
Lesson 3
Hero Buildings
Now you’ll learn how to identify a hero building, and help it stand out among other buildings of its type by strategically managing details in your sketch.
- 1 hour 17 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 6 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Guidance
Introduction
Indicating Details
Sketching a Hero Building
Lesson 4
Western European Architecture
In this lesson you’ll focus merging various Western European visual concepts in a simple graphic sketch.
- 38 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 7 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Guidance
Lesson 5
Eastern European Architecture
Now you’ll focus on Eastern European architecture, and Aaron will show you how to infuse more lighting and environmental details into your imagery.
- 45 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 7 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Guidance
Introduction
Preparing the Sketch
Eastern European Sketch
Conclusion
Lesson 6
Polynesian Architecture
This lesson will focus on Polynesian architecture, exploring a totally different style for buildings, and integrating foliage as an integral part of the scene.
- 40 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 6 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Guidance
Introduction
Preparing the Sketch
Polynesian Sketch
Conclusion
Lesson 7
Dense Tokyo Street
This lesson, which was selected by Learn Squared students as the final cultural style of the course, focuses on the chaotic beauty of streets and alleys in Tokyo.
- 49 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 5 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Guidance
Introduction
Preparing the Sketch
Dense Tokyo Street Sketch
Conclusion
Lesson 8
Intimate Interiors
This lesson focuses on interiors at a human scale. You’ll learn to capture the essence of a room, and let the scene tell a story about the people who live there.
- 42 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 6 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Guidance
Introduction
Intimate Interior Sketch
Conclusion
Lesson 9
Epic Interiors
In this lesson you’ll learn to sketch huge, cavernous interiors. You’ll combine all the lessons you’ve learned throughout the course to bring this scene together.
- 1 hour 34 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 15 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Guidance
Introduction
Preparing the Sketch
Epic Interior Sketch
Final Result
Digitizing Your Sketches
Presenting Your Work
Conclusion
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