What are some good sources to learn basic architecture as far as an artist is considered? Particularly basic elements, structure, and styles.
I've spent my time drawing figures, but I'm absolutely stumped when it comes to portraying buildings.
>>2619125
Any old book on basic architecture? That ought to give you a rough overview of architecture throughout history.
Unless you're on a ranch in wyoming, you're probably close enough to a city with a variety of architecture--take a field trip.
>>2619125
It's really not that different from drawing figures. Draw buildings from life and photos, apply basic perspective stuff. There is a course on cgpeers though from learn squared on enviroment painting that goes over basic architecture stylea
>>2619194
Probably easier than figures.
If OP is interested in drawing his own buildings from imagination, that's another matter, but starting with observation from life and photos is a good idea regardless.
Remember that photography adds its own layer of perspective and distortion.
>>2619188
It's mainly the basics of architecture, concept of the forms they use. I'm not too familiar with much outside of highrises around where I live and I want to draw more than cubes with windows. Not too many old buildings.
>>2619194
I'll check it out.
>>2619210
I've made a few observations of my own regarding forms and elements used. It isn't too bad of an idea.