Architectural Sketching with Markers. The Art of Urban Sketching Step by Step

An inspiring guide to creating urban sketches with markers from a professional architect!

With this book you will:
– learn the basics of architectural drawing: from the first line and stroke to plot development and texture creation;
– find out everything about sketching materials: how to assemble a basic marker palette and choose the right sketchbook;
– master the topic of composition: from the golden section and the rule of thirds to working with references;
– understand perspective and its varieties;
– create your own architectural sketches through simple step-by-step lessons and learn about the color palettes of the cities of the world: St. Petersburg, Istanbul, and Venice.


The author of the book, Ekaterina Plastinina, is an architect, designer, and teacher whose drawing courses have trained over a thousand beginner artists.

Keywords: sketching, drawing, markers, architecture, urban sketching, urbanistic sketching.