Drawing Together Episode 48: Drawing a Grain Storage Building

this episode is Part of the Drawing Together live video series – learn more here

We’re back to working with architecture for this episode. This time, it’s something close to home, as I attempt to draw a local grain storage building. Follow along using this reference image: https://bit.ly/2CP0ypz

We want to see your drawings! Share your finished pieces and any tips with us in the comments section below.

Today, I’m working with:

White sketch paper
Charcoal pencils (4B or 6B)
Kneaded and Rubber Erasers
Shading Stumps

In this session, we’ll cover:

Drawing and sketching fabric
Drawing Texture
Realistic shading techniques

Upload a picture of your drawing in the comments below.

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KAREN July 17, 2021

So many angles, so difficult to get the right placement.

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Arlene Haggerty August 19, 2020

Here’s my grain storage. Love the perspective practice

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Unknown Member August 10, 2020

Here is my attempt. Thoroughly enjoyed your explanation on perspective.
Many Thanks!

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Cindy Bates August 10, 2020

I need to do some gesture drawing…hard to simplify.

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Giselle La Veau August 5, 2020

Here’s my attempt. Thought this was daunting at first, but it is actually one of my favorites so far.

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Unknown Member August 5, 2020

Hi Scott enjoyed this lesson on perspective.

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Unknown Member August 4, 2020

Can see that I need more contrast. Like that you went back and added the sky. Are those Easter eggs in your finished work?

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Unknown Member August 4, 2020

I like doing buildings for a challenge. This one had me changing it constantly.

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Brenda Barcelo August 4, 2020

Very nice project! Thank you, Scott!

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Unknown Member August 4, 2020

I found this a fun Session… I really like drawing buildings, more so than Nature… maybe cause it is more ordered, while Nature is not. Thanks Scott for your time and sharing your talent.

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Scott Maier August 4, 2020

Hi All! Thank you for joining me yesterday! Here’s my finished drawing. I put a few minutes extra work into it, adding some subtle suggestions of clouds and refining some edges. I love seeing all of your drawings!

-Scott

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dale.gann August 3, 2020

This is my version. I enjoyed working on the perspective .
Thanks for the privilege to learn from a great teacher
Vickie Gann

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Unknown Member August 3, 2020

Two challenging classes …lots of “angle sighting”! Thanks again Scott for providing these wonderful classes. The recorded classes are a big help too!

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Jaci Muzamel August 3, 2020

The dreaded P word. HA! Interesting session. My husband drew blueprints of cotton gins in his early years so of COURSE he had something to say….

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