How to Draw Architecture

[@Xenamorphz]

Your self critiquing is really helpful and appreciated thank you for letting us know what you were thinking during the work

[@stephentraversart]

Great to hear. Thanks 😀

[@haerinismss]

Amazing! I have seen my dad staying awake at night to design buildings! Ive always been inspired by him! Even If it’s Hard! There’s something in Architecture I see which makes me Love it a lot! The hardwork will pay off!.😊

[@stephentraversart]

Agreed. Thanks for sharing your story. 😀

[@neoreso0283]

i realize i need to print the reference image to draw it instead of just looking at the screen and try to figure out the angles..

[@stephentraversart]

That can be more helpful 😀

[@shiny_selenium6448]

Hmm if you have a tablet or iPad like I do, maybe you can try to flatten the screen on the desk to make it the same angle as your paper! (That is if you don’t have a printer available)

[@jcreation4261]

IVE BEEN DOING THAT SHIT LMAO

[@shiny_selenium6448]

@@jcreation4261 RIGHT.. I FEEL LIKE ITS SO AWKWARD ASKING MY PARENTS IF I CAN PRINT SOMETHING THAT IM EVENTUALLY JUST GONNA THROW AWAY, LET GOING ALL THE WAY TO A LIBRARY FOR A PIECE OF PAPER

[@Liliphant_]

@@shiny_selenium6448 especially with the cost of printer ink...

[@svengalilord]

Using a horizon line and 2 Vanishing points works wonders for getting the angles just right.

[@stephentraversart]

It’s great to understand the principles with that, but to actually plot it out is usually not practical with VPs way off the paper or drawing on location holding our sketchbook in one arm. 😀

[@Challengingleaves384]

Wow, this makes me feel so much better as a beginner artist, seeing the process and mistakes that others make. Also ways to make it easier

[@stephentraversart]

Glad to have been helpful. Keep at it and remember to have fun 😀

[@nida93010]

I have an exam for university. Your channel is what i needed. Thank you so much!

[@stephentraversart]

So glad to help. Please tell the other students for me. 😀

[@海苔-k3d]

Just discovered your channel. It's exactly what I need as a starting artist. The drawing is nice, thank you for the lesson!

[@stephentraversart]

Welcome aboard. All the best with this great drawing journey 😀

[@obamadigital5239]

I draw flats and some buildings which pop out in my imaginary mind but they look terrific though. Finally , i find out how to learn architecture from pictures loke you❤

[@stephentraversart]

That’s great to hear. Keep having fun with it. 😀

[@obamadigital5239]

@@stephentraversart ok sir ❤️

[@karen9517]

Ahhh this is beautifully done. You're like, self critiquing yourself at the start and I'm sitting here like 'amazing, amazing amazing!!' haha. I love watching the process and how it all comes together with just a simple pen. i have so much trouble with backgrounds in my pictures so I usually just give up and use some fancy brush (procreate) to cheat. We are spoiled with digital art haha. but I really like your method of having the picture next to you and using the pen to measure the dimensions, it seems so simple but something I've never thought of before as I get bogged down in perspective and vanishing points. btw, that area in Sydney is one of my favourite walks! can't beat the old time buildings that are so nicely preserved. great vid :D

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks Karen. Glad it was so helpful. 😀

[@alanajean3568]

You made it look better than the real building!

[@stephentraversart]

I’m not sure about that, but thanks for saying so. 😀

[@Blasteran_CinaArab]

Thank you sir! Because of you i can draw architecture. 🎉

[@stephentraversart]

Wonderful to hear. All the best with it. 😀

[@voxxie_doodle]

im making a comic and ive always skipped backgrounds so these videos are really helpful!!!

[@stephentraversart]

Whereas I always skipped figures, but now that I draw streets I've had to make more effort. I'm sure its good for us.

[@haru_k4r1]

omg ty i have been into perspective drawings like this recently

[@stephentraversart]

Hope this was helpful then. 😀

[@mariyamotiwala5298]

Very nice. This is my first view of how sketching is done.. interesting 😊

[@stephentraversart]

Wonderful. I’m honoured 😀

[@NiyaZhan-vp5gb]

i think nowadays using the ipad for idea drawing is much more effective, as you can cut and copy the same pattern wherever you want 😄 withdraw the mistake and put whatever color you want, there' s much more possibility ~

[@stephentraversart]

It’s different, that’s all. We all get to choose. 😀

[@chitpaul]

Great drawing. I use a iPad with Morpholio Trace and you can actually ‘trace’ the photo. But you technique is good.

[@stephentraversart]

It all depends what skills and drawing process we each want to develop. All the best with it Paul. 😀

[@CaioTrinchinato]

I always struggle with perspective drawing while using a vertical image as reference. It's so hard to work with the acute vanishing lines. The distortions increase so fast. Amazing sketch!

[@stephentraversart]

You should look at todays video on Extreme Perspective. The angles are really steep. Maybe it will help you. 😀

[@yinnge2008]

Amazing and very interesing. Thank you for the lesson.

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks for letting me know 😀

[@fatimamantaeva2076]

Thank you for the tips😊

[@stephentraversart]

No problem!!

[@dA78Harukakun]

Wowwwww!!! That’s amazing!!!

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks Haruka. There's plenty more to see get drawn if you want on my channel

[@redactedzero443]

Thanks. This is gonna help with an art project in my class

[@stephentraversart]

Excellent. All the best with it. 😀

[@Quotesdiwanii]

Thank you soo much for helping us ❤

[@stephentraversart]

My pleasure 😊

[@MidosujiSen]

Man, I'm so scared to start drawing environments and architecture. I've gotten good at drawing characters over many years, and I've gotten used to being competent at that. Having to be bad at drawing architecture is sure to be a frustrating experience, even with my decent understanding of perspective. Even with being able to watch you do it, the prospect of having to draw that building alone makes me nervous.

[@stephentraversart]

And I have a weakness with figures, because I’ve always been more interested in architecture. But you are able to draw architecture as well as characters, you just have to put the same energy into it. Do t give up. 😀

[@hanhtikesoe5643]

Sir, How do I reach that level ? I am an amateur and I am getting to start drawing. Which one should I learn first in your videos ? Can you explain me step by step which way I should go ? And I love watching your stunningly drawing

[@readswithree]

this is so amazing!!!

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks. I have about 500 more on KZbin if you’re interested 😀

[@Starrrrr04]

YOU ARE VERY AMAZING SIR Do you have any drawing book suggestions for beginners?

[@stephentraversart]

I’m afraid because I’ve never used them I don’t know of any. 🤔

[@نونو-ض6ز]

معلمي المفضل انت ❤

[@stephentraversart]

You are very kind☺️

[@chunLi29]

Now i understand why painters use their paintbrush use to line up their paintbrushes into the subject

[@stephentraversart]

Everything that helps!😀

[@rexhern]

thanks for the video, it was very helpful! may i ask what pen /what kind of pen you're using ?

[@stephentraversart]

thanks, I use COPIC Multiliners

[@LauraLaiq]

Great video and art! Can I ask what kind of pen did you use for this drawing? Thank you!

[@stephentraversart]

I use COPIC Multiliners, mostly 0.2 & 0.3 mm😀

[@daniellewhisker7034]

I was coming to look for this. I draw buildings (though not as accomplished as you!) but start in pencil. Interesting see you making the adjustments as you go. I like the sketch effect you get by doing it!

[@kali-ul3ne]

U helped so much❤

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks Kimari. Great to hear 😀

[@anaana0618]

YOU ARE AMAZING

[@stephentraversart]

Kind of you to say Ana. Thanks 😀

[@K.ART_vlog]

so nice ❤️

[@stephentraversart]

Thank you 😀

[@neilsleeman54]

Absolutely brilliant, I’m still using pencil, then ink. Hopefully as confidence grows I’ll hit it with ink first. Thank you

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks Neil. All the best with this. 👏😀

[@geospider]

🙏 tysm

[@stephentraversart]

My pleasure 😀

[@lunna.lope.1611]

Im so shocked with your skill, can i ask what pen do you use? Its looks like its (very) great for drawing

[@stephentraversart]

One day you’ll be just as shocked at your improvement. I use COPIC Multiliners😀

[@lunna.lope.1611]

@@stephentraversart Thanks you, and thanks for the information!

[@jhazell5180]

This is what confuses me, because as for 2 or 3 point perspective I have no problem except for proportion AND compound angles of dormers, overhangs, etc... You start with a photo and you are going to draw it the same SIZE. To me, that is not teaching proportion. What if I want to take an 8x10 photo and make it a 7x9 drawing? Then math comes into play to keep the proportion, and what about angles for roofs, awnings, etc.? A photo may look quite natural because our eyes see it and our brain knows automatically the awning sticks out at a 90 degree angle from the building, but to draw it is what? 35 degrees? If I'm viewing a building in 2-point and the building is at a 30 degree angle on the page, what angle will protrusions of the building be? Thank you so much. Great vid. Awesome drawing. You are very skilled.

[@stephentraversart]

I have a video on drawing roofs in perspective that I think Anders your former etc questions. I use proportion more strictly to mean the height:width:depth ratio, which still has to be correct in same size drawings. But if we are changing the size of our drawing, the angles stay the same as in our reference. The change is out lines get shorter/longer. If there are any protruding elements on the building I find it’s mid point using foreshortening techniques (I have another video on that) and take it back to the VP for the angle. Does this make sense? But try that roof vídeo first, I think it answers a lot of this. Ask me another question after that if you want about it. You’ll sort it out. 😀

[@jhazell5180]

@@stephentraversart Thank you Stephen!

[@Quotesdiwanii]

My drawing is not good...is it required (good drawings skill)😊

[@stephentraversart]

If you want to draw, good drawing skills are excellent to have. 😀

[@daveson3D]

What kind of drawing pen do you use, do you have a link to them?

[@stephentraversart]

I use COPIC Multiliners, 0.1 to 0.5, and COPIC Sketchmarkers for the values, shades of Neutral Grey Colour. ☺️

[@daveson3D]

@@stephentraversart awesome, ill look for them, thanks!

[@_sny5]

What pen do you use?

[@stephentraversart]

COPIC Multiliners and Sketchmarkers

[@reee6820]

Can I enter the College of Architecture if I do not have the skill of drawing?

[@stephentraversart]

I’m afraid I’m not an architect so I can’t advise you on this. 😀

[@jacekmichno5978]

bravo thx

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks 😀

[@1MK_GC]

Can you make another video similar to this one but in your imagination? Like without reference, is what I'm trying to say.

[@stephentraversart]

Probably not. I personally find more pleasure in drawing from subjects that I come across in life, so I’ve not particularly developed the skills you need to draw from imagination. Sorry. 😀

[@1MK_GC]

@@stephentraversart All good. I LOVE THE VIDEOS, KEEP IT UP!

[@gossling77]

What are You using to draw?

[@stephentraversart]

COPIC Multiliners😀

[@kenesufernandez1281]

❤

[@stephentraversart]

😀

[@artika473]

Amazing, thank youu

[@stephentraversart]

Thanks Artika 😀

[@artika473]

@@stephentraversart hi sir, I'm going through an art block and I feel like I've lost all my will to draw but this tutorial helped me get back on track. Really thankful for this. Can't believe I watched this for free 💕 love from india

[@Anime_editz914]

I can’t draw human faces or animals because I’m Muslim but I can draw houses trees etc…

[@stephentraversart]

Such great subjects, architecture and trees, pretty much my favourites. Hope my channel helps you with them. 😀

[@komizaloto]

Wow

[@mdaadm4688]

Brother, you need to change your nickname. Your nickname have a shirk.

[@scytesspectrum8936]

nuhaa needs help pls save her

[@torreszosimo1519]

Apocalypse 22 13 JESUS IS GOD Romans 10 9 JESUS CHRIST IS LORD

[@綺麗機構綺麗機]

Sorry if I copied you

[@stephentraversart]

My only problem with copying is it doesn’t help us learn to draw original drawings ourselves. The skills and thinking are quite different. It depends what we want to learn to do. 😀

[@massimehrkhah607]

your camera shakes a lot, it's kinda annoying...

[@stephentraversart]

I have a new camera stand. It’s better. Sorry about it. 🫣

[@I-am-literally-za-world]

Awful vid.

[@stephentraversart]

No problem. Hope you find something better suited to your drawing. 😀

[@_sny5]

What pen do you use?