Landscape Drawing: How to Sketch Streets Using Pencils

When you embark on the journey of drawing on your own, it is not uncommon to feel a sense of unease that can potentially hinder you from even making the initial lines. The question that often arises is: where should I start? How do I begin this creative process?

In order to alleviate any doubts or uncertainties, I am here to provide you with valuable insights into the implications of the steps involved in pencil sketching. Through my guidance, you will gain a deeper understanding of the principles of proportion, composition, and diagrams. These fundamental concepts will serve as a solid foundation for your artistic endeavors.

To begin with, let's delve into the concept of drawing proportions. Understanding how to accurately depict the size and scale of objects in relation to one another is crucial in creating a realistic representation. By grasping the principles of proportion, you will be able to bring harmony and balance to your drawings.

Moving on to composition sketching, this aspect focuses on the arrangement and placement of elements within your artwork. It involves considering factors such as balance, symmetry sketching, and visual flow sketching. A well-composed drawing can captivate the viewer's attention and convey the intended message effectively.

Diagram sketching, on the other hand, are useful tools that can aid in the visualization and planning of your artwork. They allow you to map out the structure and layout of your drawing, helping you to organize your ideas and ensure a cohesive final piece.

Once you have a solid understanding of these principles, it's time to tackle the selection of the optimal viewpoint for your landscape drawing. This involves considering various factors such as lighting, perspective, and focal points. By carefully analyzing these elements, you will be able to capture the essence of the scene in a visually captivating manner.

Ultimately, my aim is to elucidate the principles of drawing and demonstrate how to effectively translate a three-dimensional real landscape into a pleasing two-dimensional image in practice. With patience, practice, and the knowledge I will impart, you will be well-equipped to embark on your artistic journey with confidence and creativity.

So, let's get started and unlock your artistic potential!

1. This course is intended for beginners in sketching.
2. But, if you have some drawing experience, you can find some of my tips useful too.

1. Good course, with some very useful techniques. It has definitely helped to up my drawing game! ~ M Almeida Duke
2. I think Evgeiny is a good teacher and you will learn all you need to begin with landscape sketching, lot of tricks and hints. After that you could go outside and practice ~ A Gallardo
3. Very good course for an absolute beginner like me! ~ Massimo

After this class you'll be able to sketch city landscape on your own with clear understanding how to start and how to come to the result you want to achieve.

1. This class is for beginners in drawing. 
2. For sketching, we need only sketchbook, graphite pencil and eraser.
3. Also, we need a measuring tool consisting of a grid on the transparent base. This tool on the transparent base we are going to make by ourselves and how to make it I'll tell you in the first video.
4. To practice sketching you can use real city landscape in front of you or a big photo or computer screen. If you use photo or computer screen, please put it in upright position and keep some distance from it to make process similar to sketching on location.