Books by David Drazil

Master the basics of architectural sketching with this proven & easy-to-follow 6-step framework guiding you from the first lines to full perspective sketches. The book includes 40+ specific tips, 15 worksheets, and countless examples.

Draw Like an Artist: 100 Buildings and Architectural Forms shows readers step by step how to draw a global survey of culturally significant buildings and their details, from ancient to modern.

Take your sketching skills to the next level!Have you ever asked yourself these questions:How to improve my imagination drawing?How to compose better images?How to draw complex/curvy/organic forms in perspective from any point of view?How to get the proportions and depth right in perspective?This second book in the Sketch Like an Architect book series focuses exactly on answering these questions to help you improve your drawing skills and to help you become a better visual artist.Here''s what you''ll learn from the Advanced Techniques in Architectural Sketching:How to put your ideas on paper - and present them in beautiful and understandable way.How to improve your imagination drawing - practice your imagination with provided exercises.You''ll master advanced perspective concepts - so you''ll be able to show your ideas from any point of view.You''ll learn 1-,2-,3-,4-, 5- & Multi-point perspective - you''ll learn when and how to use each of these types.How to draw complex & organic forms in perspective - nothing will be too hard to draw anymore.This book includes:118 pages20+ Worksheets for practicing200+ IllustrationsStep-by-step tutorialsDo''s & Dont''s (Common mistake to avoid)Correct solutions to the WorksheetsFinished Examples of Sketches Explaining Key Techniques,Recommended Analog & Digital Tools for SketchingFurther Resources to Explore.The main body of this book contains 10 chapters focused on:Design PrinciplesCompositionTypes of PerspectiveAdvanced Perspective3-point PerspectiveMulti-point PerspectiveCurvilinear PerspectiveAuxiliary ConstructionsSquare Grid and Perfect CubeComplex Forms in PerspectiveLet this book be a useful and easy-to-follow guide on your drawing journey, helping you become more confident, precise, and convincing in sketching & drawing. It''s an ideal companion for architecture & design students and professionals as well as hobby sketchers who love urban sketching and pen & ink drawing.