From the Empire State Building to the Taj Mahal, step-by-step instructions for drawing the world's most heralded buildings are provided in this fascinating manual which also includes basic structural and material concepts of building construction. Two-color throughout.

"An approachable handbook of bite-sized drawing tips from professional architect and urban sketcher Liz Steel; helps you learn to 'read' buildings and capture them on paper"--Adapted from back cover.

Captioned illustrations depict noted sights in New York City, including the American Museum of Natural History, Statue of Liberty, subway at Times Square, and New York Zoological Park. Includes a section of text in the back of the book providing information on each sight.

"Housesketching shows artists of all skill levels how to sketch architecture expressively and become more creative in the process"--

"Intimidated by perspective drawing? This all-inclusive guide will quell your fears and have you creating architectural masterpieces in no time at all. Join artist and educator Roberto Bernal, and learn the secrets of perspective drawing, starting with the most basic shapes and lines. As a former architect who switched careers to focus on his passion for perspective drawing, Roberto is all about diving into the need-to-know information, without bogging...

This is an essential resource for painting and drawing buildings of all sorts, from town houses to public buildings. There are exercises for composition and perspective and each finished artwork is annotated with tips and techniques.

A comprehensive and practical guide to painting watercolour buildings with atmosphere, character and accuracy, from renowned artist Nicholas Poullis.