How to Sketch Architecture in Ink & Watercolour - Sketch 6: Grand Central Station

[@PhilDaviesArtist]

You'll see in this lesson that I make a bit of a mess of things by mistaking the line for the balcony as the line for the floor. 😩 That meant the perspective lines were way off for the bottom of each wall so I had to adjust them (and obviously couldn't erase those 'bad' lines. But I carried on because I knew those incorrect lines wouldn't impact the final sketch too much, especially after you've added some detail and colour... A lot of people get hung up with ink because it can't be erased, and they feel they have to use pencil first. But with looser, sketchier styles, extraneous marks often don't matter and can add energy to a drawing. And this series is about working in your sketchbook and figuring things out - not about producing perfect, Instagram-worthy masterpieces! So if you make a few bad lines with your pen, consider carrying on because it might not matter much in the end.

[@equesdeventusoccasus]

I remember an art teacher 40ish years ago that decided a girl whose art was amazingly accurate needed something more. She took a large brush, dipped it in red paint & made a long red streak in middle of her almost completed painting. I freaked out. She however, being a better artist and person, calmly began working with the red streak. In the end her painting was even more amazing than it had been before. That was a lesson I will always remember.

[@FionaJayneA]

This was my first attempt at drawing a building. While it's not perfect, I'm over the moon with what I've learnt. I'm looking forward to trying more. I usually just paint flowers and landscapes so this has been brilliant! Thank you!

[@earthingearthling2976]

I love that u kept the "error " in. It helps those of us that are super self conscious. Shows us how we can salvage a drawing. Thank u for ur time & expertise

[@brendahamilton559]

Your tutorials are not only great fun to watch but so informative. You make me feel like the impossible is possible! Thanks for these

[@johnosborne489]

Great set of tutorials, really enjoying them. Have realised how much I enjoy line and wash which I used to do a few years ago. Many thanks.

[@shruthikottillil1754]

Thank you for these tutorials! Have had trouble with perspectives for a long time be it seascape, nature or urban scapes and these sessions have helped!

[@ayodahunsi6301]

Get a set of tutorials on sketching, I have really enjoyed seeing every one of them. I have just started enjoying sketch again. Many thanks from Denmark.

[@ÅsaSjölander]

Thank you for these slow, detailed and transparent tutorials. I learn from both your planning process and strategies for problem solving. Greetings from Sweden!

[@karenvc8005]

Wow! I never would have attempted this sketch with the perspective and the arches. Really tough but I feel up for the challenge now.

[@moonspirit6555]

Fantastic lesson on perspective, really informative. I would love to see a more detailed video on people in perspective. Thank you

[@cynthialove8690]

Love watching you work great lesson on perspective

[@nikahadasart3207]

Your ideas seems to be perfect, its really professionally!! Thank you for lesson!

[@garyroberts3859]

Yeah that works, fineline marker and watercolour is a great combination

[@DanteMogni]

This is my favorite of the series! Thanks for this.

[@joaquimraphael4875]

Excelente gratoooo por compartilhar

[@AbiNomac]

Absolutely lovely

[@nalamarcos6369]

Can't wait for the next set of sketches......anytime soon???

[@roystapleton9333]

Your mistake is reassuring. I often, in my mind, make a mistake and it ruins the sketch for me. It shouldn't do I know but there it is. Excellent process demo again.

[@barbaragemin5117]

This was more challenging because of the symmetry, even if I expected it to help. Anyway I managed it ok. Your method really works! On to the daunting St. Paul's.

[@JoanKentBible]

That was brilliant! Thank you.

[@k-bear4799]

Can you do more color pencils

[@Fred-my9er]

Newbie question but what is the brush that comes with the watercolour set used for?

[@khyaatichaluvadhi3047]

Sir which paper is good for watercolour

[@alphonsine931]

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