“Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water…” I’ve never seen the movie Jaws, but … More
Category: Architectural Drawing
Not My Favorite Chapter
It had to happen, you know. Any time you pick up a how-to-draw book, sooner or later you’re going to … More
Urban Sketching Without Leaving Home
You already know, of course, that I don’t do urban sketching. I can’t draw buildings, and I’d be much too … More
Perspective – A Glossary
I’m reading up on perspective again. I know the concepts. I’ve read more “Perspective Made Easy” books than I want … More
In Praise of the Lowly Pencil
My foray into the art world began with a pencil. I think that’s how most of us begin, isn’t it? … More
Urban Sketchers
Recently I wrote about Urban Art Guide: How to Draw Urban Settings, a book I downloaded free for my Kindle. … More
It’s Not a Competition
“It’s not a competition.” I read those words as I browsed books at Amazon, and with a sigh of relief … More
Under Construction
I have never been good at drawing buildings, and when it comes to painting them, I’m even worse. I struggled … More
The Dreaded Ellipse
The basic principle behind the art of drawing is simple and straightforward. We make lines which become shapes which become … More
I’m Glad That’s Over!
My buildings are crooked, comical, lopsided, and laughable. I’ve studied perspective, but I just can’t draw buildings. It turns out that I can’t paint buildings either. But give me credit for trying.
Maybe Some of Those Lessons Did Pay Off
Yesterday I agonized over perspective and my struggle to accurately depict buildings and architectural elements. This isn’t a new thing … More
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