{"id":51459,"date":"2021-07-22T10:45:52","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T14:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=51459"},"modified":"2021-09-24T09:04:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T13:04:49","slug":"drawing-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/practice\/details\/drawing-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Drawing Architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sign up to be informed when the next <\/i>One Drawing Challenge<\/i><\/span><\/a> competition opens for submissions. Be sure to check out the incredible work by this year’s extraordinary <\/i>Winners and Commended Entries<\/i><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Architizer’s annual One Drawing Challenge<\/a> poses the simple question \u2014 can you tell a powerful story about architecture in a single drawing? As last year’s amazing winners<\/a> illustrate, it\u2019s completely possible to do just that, and, in the process, fundamentally change how we think about the built environment.<\/p>\n

While architectural drawings hold incredible potential as a visual medium, our efforts to communicate through them can fall short if mistakes are made in the creation process. There are plenty of great guides that explain how to draw architecture in a clear, compelling manner, but not so many that talk about what not to do. As you prepare your entry for this year\u2019s One Drawing Challenge<\/a>, take heed of these common mistakes and be inspired by the exemplary drawings shown to put your best foot forward for the competition:<\/p>\n

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Well planned architectural illustrations by Giuliana Flavia Cangelosi; via Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

1. Drawing without a plan<\/h2>\n

Putting pencil or pen to paper without having an end goal in sight is particularly common in architecture because we tend to confuse visual brainstorming with total improvisation. Even if you are creating conceptual sketches, you should ask yourself key questions about your desired outcome before you begin.<\/p>\n

How many concepts are you aiming for? How much detail are you going to include? Are you thinking about a concept in 2D, 3D or both? Miriam Slater of Empty Easel states that \u201cmore often than not, people immediately begin sketching without establishing some kind of intention in their mind first. You\u2019ll find that a well-thought out drawing always seems more focused and clearer than one that doesn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Relying too much on outlines<\/h2>\n

While lines work well for diagrammatic drawings, their use should be carefully considered when sketching out a perspective street scene or natural environment. \u201cEvery time we touch a drawing tool to paper it desires to make a line,\u201d says John Morfis of Hello Artsy, \u201cbut the real world does not contain any outlines.\u201d The trick, according to Morfis, is to view the world in terms of values \u2014 levels of light and shade \u2014 and use these to define the edges of buildings and other objects in the drawing.<\/p>\n

3. Focusing on details too soon<\/h2>\n

With architectural drawings, the overall composition and structure of a drawing is vital \u2014 without a solid foundation in these areas, no amount of detail will save you. \u201cIt is very easy to get lost in the details,\u201d explains Slater, \u201cbut all that work goes to waste unless you have the proper larger forms in first.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe temptation is to start \u2018finishing off\u2019 the drawing too fast, resulting in some beautifully rendered areas that have to be erased later. Get the drawing laid in correctly from the start, always remembering to work from large to small. The main forms go in first, followed by the details that can be considered icing on the cake.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Drawing for Museo Neanderthal by Barozzi Veiga; image via Barozzi Veiga<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

4. Inconsistent illumination<\/h2>\n

Following on from the previous mistake, applying the correct lighting throughout an architectural perspective or section drawing is crucial in achieving a realistic scene. \u201cWe see because of light,\u201d says Morfis. \u201cDon\u2019t forget to hint at a light source in your drawing. This means that one side of an object will generally be lighter or darker than another side.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor example, perhaps the top of all of your objects should be depicted as the lightest.\u201d Regardless of where you place your light source, the key is consistency \u2014 if your shadows do not run parallel with each other in the appropriate places, your drawing will instantly look wrong.<\/p>\n

5. Not utilizing line weights<\/h2>\n

If there is one guaranteed way to make your architectural drawings look lifeless or lack clarity, it\u2019s neglecting to vary the thickness or shade of your lines. \u201cA diversity of line styles and weights allows you to distinguish depth and emphasize different parts of a drawing,\u201d explains Eric Baldwin in his guide to architectural drawing. \u201cA drawing can quickly read as flat when only a single type of line is used on a sketch or projection.\u201d<\/p>\n

6. Using an unnatural perspective<\/h2>\n

Architectural visualization expert Alex Hogrefe explained the importance of perspective in his article \u201c7 Rules for Composing Powerful Architectural Perspectives.<\/a>\u201d While Hogrefe is in the business of renderings, his rules apply to drawings too. \u201cIf you are going to create an eye-level view, set the camera height to around 6 feet to better connect the viewer to the experience of being at that space,\u201d explains Hogrefe. \u201cPeople often rationalize that they want to better see the ground plane, so they raise the camera to just above head height at 8, 10, 12 feet, etc. However, this makes for an awkward and uncomfortable composition.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pencil drawing for the Vara Pavilion by Mauricio Pezo and Sofia von Ellrichshausen; image via Dezeen<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

7. Drawing circular forms incorrectly<\/h2>\n

Most people are pretty adept at drawing two point perspectives \u2014 as long as the forms remain straight-edged. As soon as you introduce a curved fa\u00e7ade or a circular window into the mix, things get complicated \u2014 and often rather distorted. \u201cViewed from any other angle other than straight on, a circular shape should be drawn as a ellipse,\u201d says Morfis. \u201cThis will account for the proper perspective necessary to create effective illusions of form and space within your artwork.\u201d Hello Artsy\u2019s simple guide to drawing ellipses<\/a> is a great starting point.<\/p>\n

8. Smudging<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s a drawing problem everyone has faced at some point in their life \u2014 you begin to shade in shadows with your pencil, and before you know it, there are black marks on your hand and across your paper.<\/p>\n

The best way to avoid this scenario is to plan ahead \u2014 develop your drawing in such a way that you never have to lean the heel of your hand on parts you have already drawn. For larger drawings, sometimes you have to but your hand somewhere, but fortunately there are tools to help you \u2014 you can lean on a mahl stick or drawbridge to elevate your hand while you work.<\/p>\n

9. Neglecting texture and pattern<\/h2>\n

Oftentimes, architects view every drawing as a clean diagram, and while this approach can be appropriate for certain drawing types, texture and pattern are ignored at your peril. Why? Because, as Eric Baldwin points out, \u201ctexture can be the primary means of telling a story in a drawing.\u201d<\/p>\n

While hatching can be vital in identifying different parts of a technical construction details, more conceptual drawings are aided by a creative approach to pattern and texture.\u00a0 \u201cVaried densities of texture can create movement and pattern, defining their own forms of reading,\u201d says Baldwin.<\/p>\n

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A correct use of shading can add a strong three-dimensional quality to your drawings; image via My Modern Met<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

10. Using the wrong grade of pencil<\/h2>\n

If you are attempting to create depth in an architectural perspective drawing, selecting pencils with varied graphite grades is essential. If your pencil is too hard, you will not achieve the desired contrast between light and dark areas of your scene.<\/p>\n

In the U.S, the graphite grading scale is numeric. The hardness of the core is often marked on the pencil \u2014 look for a number (such as \u201c2\u201d \u201c2-1\/2\u201d or \u201c3\u201d). The higher the number, the harder the graphite core and the lighter the mark left on the paper. As the pencil core becomes softer, it leaves a darker mark as it deposits more graphite material on the paper. Bear in mind that softer pencils dull faster than harder pencils and require more frequent sharpening.<\/p>\n

11. Using poor materials<\/h2>\n

You can have all the skill in the world, but it all counts for nothing if you use a blunt pencil, a blotchy pen or smudging eraser. Invest in good quality tools to ensure that your drawings are sharp, clean an full of contrast, just the way you envisioned them. \u201cQuality drawing tools will give you\u2019re a broader range of mark-making ability and be more forgiving,\u201d says Morfis. \u201cIf you are going to spending time learning how to draw, please treat yourself to the best supplies that you can afford. Good art supplies may seem expensive but you\u2019ll get countless hours of use from them.\u201d<\/p>\n

12. Having a fixed mentality<\/h2>\n

Drawing, like any aspect of architectural design, is challenging, and takes persistence practice to master. There is always a danger in any artistic pursuit to view this challenge as insurmountable. However, with patience, mastery is possible for everyone. \u201cSo many students look at someone who seems to have more skill then themselves and decide that they are not talented,\u201d says Morfis. \u201cThey have then locked their own mental state into a level that determines that they will never be any good at drawing. This form of self-defeatism is a tragedy and unfortunately very common in the field of visual arts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe truth is: drawing CAN be learned, and if you\u2019re aware of common drawing mistakes, you\u2019ll learn to draw even faster! Studies show that people tend to be good at something because they took an interest in something at a young age and were allowed to thrive in an environment that nurtured the interest. It takes practice and learning. If you are willing to learn and willing to practice you can learn anything \u2026 even drawing!\u201d<\/p>\n

Sign up to be informed when the next <\/i>One Drawing Challenge<\/i><\/span><\/a> competition opens for submissions. Be sure to check out the incredible work by this year’s extraordinary <\/i>Winners and Commended Entries<\/i><\/span><\/a>. <\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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