Draw Castles That Look Real!

The technique demonstrated in this video is easy , fast and very effective in drawing stonework that looks real at whatever distance it is from the viewer.
Don't let the challenge of drawing stonework stop you drawing castles and other subjects where bold stonework is a key part of the scene. And if you want to practise with this castle, you'll find the reference photo on the channel Community Page.
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[@stephentraversart]

Hope you find this helpful. If you do, please remember the LIKE Button. 😀

[@felixalcatraz7489]

Castles!! Let's go! 💪🥳

[@stephentraversart]

Go right ahead!

[@notime2583]

Man i hope one day i will have the same mastery over shapes and details that you have, truly inspiring

[@stephentraversart]

I hope you have more!

[@daveartmusic2025]

See previous message above. Actually it’s from 1928, the M.C Esher picture. If you can’t find it, I can send it to you. Thank you

[@daveartmusic2025]

Stephen, Can you do a video on 3-point perspective where the VPs are off the page as in the example of M.C. E hers 1926 wood cut of the Tower of Babel? Only the line drawing, not all the extras in the picture. I’ve tried this four times and getting nowhere. Your videos are helping me immensely! Thank you.

[@triangulum8869]

I recently discovered your channel and its already helped me a ton in improving my pen drawings, thank you for these tutorials

[@stephentraversart]

So great to hear. Thanks for sharing this with me 😀

[@stephentraversart]

Please do me a favour and tell your friends about my channel 😀

[@michelelaconto5348]

Thank you! 😊👍

[@stephentraversart]

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[@Netherfly]

This video feels personally directed at me, specifically. You have no idea how much of my life I've wasted getting bogged down trying (and failing) to draw stonework/bricks.... I never quite seem to land on the right side of that line between too much detail and not enough.

[@stephentraversart]

Great to hear. I have quite a few videos on drawing stone/bricks if you’re interested in more. 😀

[@minminboomboom7256]

I learn a lot from you, you are really cool! ^_________^

[@stephentraversart]

Fantastic. All the best with it 😀

[@sridurga6720]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@stephentraversart]

You're welcome 😊😀

[@arundel6640]

That's brilliant, i love drawing castles.. ive done over 50. I water colour painted 1 of Windsor Castle's gatehouses. But i love your sketch of it!!!

[@stephentraversart]

Castles are great to draw. Sadly, there are none in Australia 🙁

[@arundel6640]

@@stephentraversart look up on north Wales castles. my favourite are Beaumaris, Conwy, Caernarfon and Harlech castles. There are mountains all around them!! There are so many scenes to pick from. Alnwick or Bamburgh castles! Have a look, and have ago. You won't be disappointed, I've drawn and painted them all!

[@artdavisstudios]

Stephen - another great video. Thank you. I know these vids take a lot of time, thought, and effort. You mentioned something in this video that I think would benefit a lot of artists and one that I'm curious about but don't fully understand. It is the topic of cameras distorting the vertical perspective. First, why does that happen and how can we as artists best notice and compensate for that. Understanding that would be great for anyone using ref photos.

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks Art. Let me give it some thought. 😀

[@Milton1079]

Another helpful video, Stephen. Thank you. Slightly off topic, would you consider doing a video on how to use a 4 x 4 grid when sketching a photograph, please? Is there a particular grid tool you like to use?

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks. I already have made that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHm9YoSVbbSkadksi=6cr0uywuKym_Qdwf 😀

[@Milton1079]

Great - thanks, Stephen. @@stephentraversart

[@michelelaconto5348]

I’ve been looking around in my area for interesting buildings/structures. I’m going to take a drive to the San Xavier Del Bac Mission. It doesn’t look too complicated….

[@stephentraversart]

All the best and have fun. 😀

[@k.p.9048]

It's really good ❤

[@stephentraversart]

Glad you think so!

[@backstreetkid3854]

Hi Stephen, love your channel, I've just started drawing at the age of 63 after many years away from it. I find myself being more drawn ( pardon the term lol ) to line drawing, so Ive been practicing a lot of late. Im wondering what pens and sizes you use, are they all Copic or do you use others depending on subject ect? Thank you, Stevie ( UK )

[@stephentraversart]

Great. Thanks for sharing. I use COPIC MULTILINERS, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.5 😀

[@johnguilf9697]

Very good yes thank you from lreland gud day mate sound more drawings pls comics maby

[@stephentraversart]

Plenty of castles and stonework for you there to draw!😀

[@ctheyoung]

Awesome video's, Stephen! What size pen are you using for these?

[@ctheyoung]

Ah nevermind, you mention it further on in the video :)😊

[@stephentraversart]

😀

[@poweredbypapi]

is that a pencil?

[@stephentraversart]

No, it’s a COPIC Multiliner pen. 😀

[@poweredbypapi]

amazing, thank you@@stephentraversart