theTravelsketcher’s Tuesday tip


For 30 years I have traveled the world with a sketchpad, along the way I figured out, learned, and borrowed some tips and tricks. So on Tuesdays I will pass them along, most are quite simple, I hope they help. Do let me know if they do.

Tip – use a darker line for the rooftop where it meets the sky, it will make the building stand out.

I learned this from one of the first books I ever read on sketching buildings, written by an architect – it does work.

First sketch

Same sketch with the rooflines a bit more bold.

See the difference? Find a building to sketch and give it a try.

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  1. Sheree's avatar Sheree says:

    Excellent tip

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      1. Sheree's avatar Sheree says:

        My pleasure

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  2. Lisa Baker's avatar Lisa Baker says:

    What a great idea for posts… Tuesday tips. Love it! And your first tip is excellent. I DO see the difference.

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    1. Thanks, little thing can make a difference

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