Liz Steel Books

Professional architect and urban sketcher Liz Steel provides expert tips and inspiring sketches to help you learn to 'read' buildings and capture them on paper. Relish the challenge of recording urban spaces - from the domestic to the majestic - in just five minutes! This book can help artists of all abilities, especially novices, to understand and reproduce real-life perspective in their drawings. The rules of perspective will become instinctive and the artist can focus on the creative: decorative forms, the setting, the mood, the people, and the activity that gives life to architecture. Featuring a comprehensive collection of expert tips, ideas and inspirational examples of amazing 5-minute sketches of architecture, the bite-sized approach of this book shows how little time is needed to make drawing a part of everyday life. It is an ideal introduction to a rewarding pastime and a new source of inspiration for experienced and lapsed sketchers

The next craze, after coloring books, is sketching.

This comprehensive directory of sketching and drawing techniques is designed for both able and aspiring artists, encouraging you to engage with your sketchbook and unleash your creativity in a short time. The bite-sized approach integrates drawing into daily life, allowing for quick understanding of buildings, landmarks, and skylines. You won't need to feel daunted by technical drawing books or the complexity of large structures. With this guide, creating a great drawing in under five minutes is entirely achievable—quick sketches serve as an excellent warm-up and a foundation for more detailed work. Each spread includes five expert tips and inspiring examples of five-minute sketches. The first chapter focuses on perception, offering tips for quickly observing architectural subjects, including easy measuring and basic structure layout. The second chapter provides guidance on swiftly drawing specific subjects like shop fronts and churches. The third chapter presents time-saving techniques, featuring tricks for quick drawing, such as capturing light and mark-making. Finally, the fourth chapter introduces speedy supplies, encouraging experimentation with new materials like markers and watercolors, as well as digital tools. Get ready to sketch!