Arch sketch architectural drawings

Sketching Tip #9: Use Ellipses to Draw Arches... I often see sketches in which arches look more like horseshoes than real arches! So to help you draw an arch that looks like an arch, here are some tips. I start every sketch I do with what I call "Good Bones" or the foundation lines drawn lightly onto my paper. This way I can mess up or easily erase as needed, and I can establish early on what my sketch will look like. In the sketch below, you'll see how I break down the shapes of a simple…

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