Detailing - Making the Leap from Blocks to Buildings

Learn to transform basic block shapes into detailed buildings in this 39-minute video tutorial on architectural drawing techniques. Explore the concepts of adding detail to drawings, including where to place details and how much to use. Master beginner line techniques, basic inking methods, and the art of drawing with line weight. Building upon a two-point perspective cityscape lab, discover how to effectively use reference materials, study forms from large to small, and avoid common beginner mistakes. Gain insights into the principle of line weight and its correct application for achieving specific visual effects in architectural illustrations.

Intro
Lab Workflow
Making the LEAP from blocks to buildings.
Can we use reference for our city?
Where do details go and how much?
REFERENCE: "Seeing the Details" Beginners often aren't aware or lor are intimidated by the true structure matomy present in a reference Study a reference from Big to Little-sized forms to make it manageable.
How do you draw them?
What is inking?
Bad technique
What is Line Weight? The principle of making some Contour Lines thicker or thinner to achieve a specific effect in different situations.
The three (beginner) rules for Line Weight
Common beginner mistakes
Correct beginner application