Drawing And Sketching Vol. 3: Capturing Ancient Urban Spaces

Learn to intuitively illustrate irregular urban spaces and textures using graphite, white pastel, and luxurious paper.

What you'll learn

Master Urban Sketching: Develop the ability to intuitively capture irregular urban spaces without relying on traditional grids.

Explore Light and Texture: Learn to illustrate the projection of light on surfaces and depict the unique textures of weathered walls.

Create Detailed Renderings: Enhance your skills in rendering complex scenes, focusing on historical architecture and the intricate details of the Gothic Quarter

Incorporate Color and Depth: Utilize the natural color of luxurious paper to add significance and depth to your drawings, enriching the overall composition.

Requirements

There are no specific requirements for this course, but completing Volume 1: Fundamentals is recommended to enhance your learning experience.

Description

Volume 3 invites you to discover the art of capturing the soul of ancient urban spaces. We journey to the enchanting Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, where streets and buildings have withstood the test of time, rich with history and beauty. This course is a visual exploration that will teach you to render irregular surfaces and master the representation of urban landscapes whose architecture is marked by centuries of transformation.We will focus on two key locations:A 15th-century street, where the leaning buildings and crooked sidewalks invite you to explore the textures of their weathered walls. Here, you'll learn to bring to life the stones and facades that have witnessed countless stories.A typical Barcelona alley, filled with wrought-iron balconies and ancient windows, where the course emphasizes the projection of light through the windows and how this light caresses and shapes the aged surfaces. We will take advantage of the color of luxurious paper to add depth and nuances, highlighting those unique tones that only centuries can create.This course is special because it teaches you to draw without relying on traditional grids, developing an intuitive technique that will enable you to capture any complex and detail-rich scene in an artistic and fluid manner. Here, the paper is not just a surface but an active tool for representing the key elements of the drawing.The sketches we create are not merely preliminary; they are an essential part of the creative process, helping to build a rich and expressive visual narrative. Through graphite, white pastels, and luxurious paper, each stroke will be infused with a new way of seeing urban landscapes.Why is this course special?This course is a tribute to spaces that tell stories. You will learn to capture the unique character of ancient neighborhoods, where every cracked wall and every shadow cast by the windows has its own tale to tell. We will teach you to feel the weight of time in your drawings, using techniques from the great masters of drawing but adapted to a more intuitive and personal approach. Here, you won’t just draw; you will connect with the past of the places you represent.Who is it for?Artists who want to learn how to represent complex urban scenes without relying on drawing grids.Drafters and sketchers who want to elevate their skills in capturing aged architectural details.Architects interested in enhancing their ability to capture the essence of ancient spaces.Creative travelers who wish to encapsulate the spirit of their journeys in their sketchbooks.Visual adventurers who enjoy portraying places brimming with history and personality.

Overview

Section 1: Introducción

Lecture 1 Learning to draw ancient with urban landscapes

Lecture 2 Irregular and Uneven Surfaces - First Sketch

Section 2: Gothic Quarter - Carrer Paradis

Lecture 3 Theoretical Approach - Artistic References - Gothic Quarter - Carrer Paradis

Lecture 4 General Structure - Gothic Quarter - Carrer Paradis

Lecture 5 Central Buildings - Gothic Quarter - Carrer Paradis

Lecture 6 Side Buildings - Gothic Quarter - Side Buildings

Lecture 7 Intricate Details - Qothic Quarter - Carrer Paradis

Lecture 8 Pastel Chalk & Final Finish - Gothic Quarter - Carrer Paradis

Lecture 9 Sketching: Second Exercise

Section 3: Narrow Street with Alley

Lecture 10 Theoretical Approach - Artistic References - Narrow Street with Alley

Lecture 11 Construction - Ancient Alley

Lecture 12 First Details - Ancient Alley

Lecture 13 Intricate Datails & Shading - Ancient Alley

Lecture 14 Left Wall Texture - Ancient Alley

Lecture 15 White Pastel & Final Finishing - Ancient Alley

Aspiring Urban Sketchers: Individuals eager to capture the essence of historical cityscapes through drawing, wanting to refine their skills in depicting irregular surfaces and intricate details.,Architectural Enthusiasts: People with an interest in architecture who wish to learn how to illustrate the unique characteristics of ancient urban environments, enhancing their design portfolios.,Art Students: Those studying art who want to expand their techniques in rendering complex urban scenes with a focus on light and texture, enriching their artistic expression.,Travel Illustrators: Artists who enjoy documenting their travels and experiences visually, looking to improve their ability to portray dynamic urban settings filled with character.,Hobbyist Artists: Individuals who love drawing as a pastime and want to challenge themselves by exploring the beauty of historical architecture and urban landscapes.