Most people photograph buildings. Artists experience them.
Architectural sketching forces you to slow down, notice details invisible to cameras, and translate three-dimensional spaces onto paper with depth and emotion. Storyboard artist Alex Hillkurtz, whose cinematic eye has shaped films like Argo and Almost Famous, teaches you his approach to capturing not just what buildings look like, but how they feel.
This course cuts straight to what matters: perspective fundamentals that actually make sense, composition techniques borrowed from cinema, and the watercolor skills needed to paint light, shadow, and atmosphere. You’ll learn to sketch loosely with ink and fountain pen, then layer watercolor washes that give your work professional depth.
Hillkurtz brings his film industry background to every lesson. He shows you how to find vanishing points and horizon lines quickly, create texture through color layering, and mix colors that capture specific moods. The final project pushes you to complete a finished architectural painting that demonstrates real technical growth.
Perfect for watercolor artists wanting architectural skills, urban sketchers seeking structure, or anyone tired of flat, lifeless building sketches. No previous watercolor experience required, just a willingness to see architecture differently.
