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Drawing Architecture: The beginner's guide to drawing and painting buildings

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A comprehensive and practical guide full of advice and inspiration for anyone wishing to capture the beauty of the urban landscape.

The wonderful thing about drawing buildings is that, wherever you travel around the globe, you will never be short of subjects to inspire you. From the most elaborate of Renaissance cathedrals, through to the humble garden shed, you will always be able to practise your skills and learn a few techniques in the process.

This hands-on and inspirational book will encourage you to meet the exciting challenges of drawing and painting buildings using a variety of media and a wide range of techniques, including pencil, pen, graphite powder, watercolour, water-soluble pencils and Indian ink. As you work through this book, you will look at materials and their qualities then move on to explore how to put these materials to best use when drawing specific types of building. You will be led gently through levels of learning, with easy and more challenging exercises progressing your knowledge and developing your skills.

As the book is divided into discrete sections, you can dip in to a particular type of building that you wish to draw, and use the information and illustration provided, while extended teaching exercises take you through the way the author approaches composing and completing a drawing. Fully annotated paintings, working drawings and extended projects reveal how each effect was achieved.

Detailed artworks in a range of styles and media are thoroughly annotated to demonstrate key techniques and important details and there are invaluable exercises for understanding perspective, negative and positive space, tone, choosing details and constructing large-scale images.

The book includes thorough studies of a wide range of different architectural styles, from town houses to rural cottages and barns, from churches and classical architecture to continental cafes and street scenes. Taylor's exquisite drawings and paintings demonstrate the quality of the results that can be achieved by following his helpful guidance and advice.

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About the Author

Richard Taylor is an experienced and popular artist, who regularly teaches and lectures on all aspects of painting. He is the successful author of several books, including The Watercolourist's Year, Learn to Paint Buildings in Watercolour and Painting Houses and Gardens in Watercolour and was the Consultant and Contributor to The Art Course partwork. He writes for The Artist, Leisure Painter and Artists & Illustrators magazines and has also made several instructional painting videos.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Architecture drawing

D. · 25 May 2025

Clear and informative

5.0 out of 5 stars Just brilliant

c. · 4 January 2025

Honestly this is such a fantastic book. I love the way it breaks things down into different types of brick, windows etc. It’s well laid out and easy to understand. Not too basic but also not full of jargon. Very impressed

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read and thought about adding to your portfolio

A.S. · 19 August 2025

This is an interesting and instructing book that will help when you want to capture town, or city, views either locally or when travelling. The buildings will vary in style and character in your own environment as well as further afield.

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and informative

s. · 9 July 2024

I have been attempting to learn how to draw buildings, and this has aided me in gaining confidence. I now eagerly anticipate sketching as I put into practice what I have learned.

5.0 out of 5 stars Super book

C.T. · 17 November 2024

Ideal for beginners like me

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy addition

g. · 31 October 2023

Another addition to my library with useful advice and tips.

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to view good illustrations

A.C. · 24 March 2024

Lightweight, easy to follow, enjoyable

5.0 out of 5 stars Educational book

K.C. · 21 January 2024

I bought this item for my grandsons birthday. He is 11 and draws a lot and likes building toys. He want to be an architect when he grows up so I thought this book would be useful and help in his studies

Great for all levels

H. · 20 June 2023

Packed with advice for drawing all kinds of buildings, using different mediums. Inspirational, and easy to follow. Highly recommend.

A good introductory guide to sketching architecture

J. · 15 April 2024

A beginner’s guide on how to sketch buildings.

Excelente!!

I. · 14 October 2025

Bem explicativo, excelentes instruções, fácil de começar a se divertir com o aprendizado. Feliz de ter começado! Agora é treino.

Great techniques

M.C. · 15 July 2025

Amazing book with great techniques, I’m definitely using them now.

Super

N. · 8 March 2025

Super

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Drawing Architecture: The beginner's guide to drawing and painting buildings

Product ID: K1446309525
Condition: New

4.6

Drawing Architecture: The beginner's guide to drawing and painting buildings-0
Type: Paperback

AED35224

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

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Order today to get by 7-14 business days

This item qualifies for free delivery

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Imported From: United Kingdom

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

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While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

A comprehensive and practical guide full of advice and inspiration for anyone wishing to capture the beauty of the urban landscape.

The wonderful thing about drawing buildings is that, wherever you travel around the globe, you will never be short of subjects to inspire you. From the most elaborate of Renaissance cathedrals, through to the humble garden shed, you will always be able to practise your skills and learn a few techniques in the process.

This hands-on and inspirational book will encourage you to meet the exciting challenges of drawing and painting buildings using a variety of media and a wide range of techniques, including pencil, pen, graphite powder, watercolour, water-soluble pencils and Indian ink. As you work through this book, you will look at materials and their qualities then move on to explore how to put these materials to best use when drawing specific types of building. You will be led gently through levels of learning, with easy and more challenging exercises progressing your knowledge and developing your skills.

As the book is divided into discrete sections, you can dip in to a particular type of building that you wish to draw, and use the information and illustration provided, while extended teaching exercises take you through the way the author approaches composing and completing a drawing. Fully annotated paintings, working drawings and extended projects reveal how each effect was achieved.

Detailed artworks in a range of styles and media are thoroughly annotated to demonstrate key techniques and important details and there are invaluable exercises for understanding perspective, negative and positive space, tone, choosing details and constructing large-scale images.

The book includes thorough studies of a wide range of different architectural styles, from town houses to rural cottages and barns, from churches and classical architecture to continental cafes and street scenes. Taylor's exquisite drawings and paintings demonstrate the quality of the results that can be achieved by following his helpful guidance and advice.

Read more

Review

Select Guide Rating

About the Author

Richard Taylor is an experienced and popular artist, who regularly teaches and lectures on all aspects of painting. He is the successful author of several books, including The Watercolourist's Year, Learn to Paint Buildings in Watercolour and Painting Houses and Gardens in Watercolour and was the Consultant and Contributor to The Art Course partwork. He writes for The Artist, Leisure Painter and Artists & Illustrators magazines and has also made several instructional painting videos.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Architecture drawing

D. · 25 May 2025

Clear and informative

5.0 out of 5 stars Just brilliant

c. · 4 January 2025

Honestly this is such a fantastic book. I love the way it breaks things down into different types of brick, windows etc. It’s well laid out and easy to understand. Not too basic but also not full of jargon. Very impressed

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read and thought about adding to your portfolio

A.S. · 19 August 2025

This is an interesting and instructing book that will help when you want to capture town, or city, views either locally or when travelling. The buildings will vary in style and character in your own environment as well as further afield.

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and informative

s. · 9 July 2024

I have been attempting to learn how to draw buildings, and this has aided me in gaining confidence. I now eagerly anticipate sketching as I put into practice what I have learned.

5.0 out of 5 stars Super book

C.T. · 17 November 2024

Ideal for beginners like me

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy addition

g. · 31 October 2023

Another addition to my library with useful advice and tips.

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to view good illustrations

A.C. · 24 March 2024

Lightweight, easy to follow, enjoyable

5.0 out of 5 stars Educational book

K.C. · 21 January 2024

I bought this item for my grandsons birthday. He is 11 and draws a lot and likes building toys. He want to be an architect when he grows up so I thought this book would be useful and help in his studies

Great for all levels

H. · 20 June 2023

Packed with advice for drawing all kinds of buildings, using different mediums. Inspirational, and easy to follow. Highly recommend.

A good introductory guide to sketching architecture

J. · 15 April 2024

A beginner’s guide on how to sketch buildings.

Excelente!!

I. · 14 October 2025

Bem explicativo, excelentes instruções, fácil de começar a se divertir com o aprendizado. Feliz de ter começado! Agora é treino.

Great techniques

M.C. · 15 July 2025

Amazing book with great techniques, I’m definitely using them now.

Super

N. · 8 March 2025

Super

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