Why do Architects Sketch with Wavy Lines?

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Жыл бұрын

A sketch is a first idea, not a final idea. Two primary reasons architects sketch this way: 1) It's faster. 2) Because it's less precise, we can focus on ideas rather than making a perfect drawing. Sketching is how we work through ideas in physical form rather than a precision line drawing.
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@alvaradoac21 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved the wavering pattern, makes sketches seem more sketchy/architectural

@30by40 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree!

@Lisa_Fernandezhomeandlifestyle Жыл бұрын

I love the wavy lines, I'm doing an interior design degree, and find that these little sketches are everything. I'm not a strong rough sketcher, as I only seem to draw things exactly as they are which gives little or zero freedom. So this is amazing way to break out of that perfectionism. Thank you Eric for these videos.

@30by40 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words + support! Insightful analysis. I can sometimes fall into this pattern when I'm sketching too, but I've found that it's the weird accidents that tend to yield the most interesting results and push the design forward. Making physical models is like this for me too. Wishing you good luck with your studies and thanks for watching my vids! -Eric

@varshajohn 9 ай бұрын

Same i'm an interior design undergraduate too. In my case i holds my pens and pencils very lightly. And i used to do pencil portraits when i was younger so mine are straight and light. 😅

@jonathannjembe7788 Жыл бұрын

My dad ls an architect and he always told me that for him sketching is not about being précise but it's wheither or not how you are able to apply a construct, a building, a structure and how well you can visualise it...i think every architect at some point might this way... But the most impressive thing is how they are able to transform this 2d ideas to tangible structures... Awesome.

@ValentinaRodriguez-zj4bg Жыл бұрын

As an architecture student, I find your sketching style inspiring.

@30by40 Жыл бұрын

appreciate that! cheers...

@SeasideGuitars Жыл бұрын

Personally these are my favourite architectural drawings to look at and study when done well like yours. It feels way more lifelike and less sterile compared to AutoCAD.

@sireko Жыл бұрын

It's just a manner of drawing, outputting your mind. Same as writing, it comes naturally but it also can be learned. I personally find sketching to be a raw expression of an idea so it's freeing not to have to think about academically or perfectly representing something, no matter how you draw.

@StormBen Жыл бұрын

I think you might have just elevated my sketching method and even maybe given me an answer to what I want to do in the future. Thank you for that. Great sketch.

@30by40 Жыл бұрын

Cheers, mate...

@ltandrepants Жыл бұрын

it’s like vibrato in music

@leonunez2964 Жыл бұрын

I will never get tired of music analogies in architecture, haha

@30by40 Жыл бұрын

well played...

@drawforge3920 6 ай бұрын

Well damn@@30by40

@frobbit30 Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation, conceptualizing over technical accuracy.

@DoubleOhSilver Жыл бұрын

The lack of precision to avoid perfectionism is exactly why I started doing this. I can draw really straight lines but that just leads me to get distracted by any imperfections. Wavering my hand let's me stay focused on the actual artwork.

@YVaio7 6 ай бұрын

not only that, but also it helps make the line "generally" straight. From certain angles, if you try to make it straight, you will fail easier than "freeing" your hand by wavering. So, I think it's also practical. Hope this makes sense!

@Jamie_kemp Жыл бұрын

I'm a product design student and feel like you could achieve a straight-lined style just as quickly using the fluid strokes used in design sketching without sacrificing the 'sketchy' quality - but I suppose that's what differentiates the styles. Anyway, I don't mind the waver, it has its advantages as you say

@krypt2k25 Жыл бұрын

Even if it doesn't it just looks amazing atleast to me I love the style

@user-wz3oc8zo9i Жыл бұрын

Yeah the “takes less time” isn’t really a good excuse for it to be fair. If you practiced drawing in straight lines, you can draw just as fast, or even faster like you said. I think it became a signature style among architect to draw in wavy lines so that anyone comes to learning the technique of architectural drawings they were just taught to adapt that kind of style. I don’t think it has any practical values over straight line drawing they are just purely stylistic differences. That being said his drawings are absolutely gorgeous.

@urbsurbisf 9 ай бұрын

Well, when some students from Slovenia came to study in France, Le Corbusier learned of the dessinateur a la main tremblane ❤ It was Jože Plečnik, so yes unnecessary stories aside your sketching gives me goosebumps.

@christoferhakansson5972 Жыл бұрын

I think the wavy lines also give it a more "organic" feel and the drawing feels less stiff.

@ricedonut6567 3 ай бұрын

Wavy lines also adds a cool effect and really speaks out “SKETCH” Straight lines are just too perfect.

@holohulolo Жыл бұрын

Like all drawings and sketching the biggest hurdle is usually that desire to make everything you do perfect, even sketches when theyre supposed to be quick and just to visualise your idea on paper. But if what you strive is a cleaner and precise line, if you leep practicing without the fear of your sketches not looking perfect at all, you will get there.

@lorgar87 Жыл бұрын

Yes! And I also recommend starting with a thick felt pen 😊

@BlackstoneArchitecture-q3u 25 күн бұрын

It’s the vibrato of the architecture world.

@AltraTara Жыл бұрын

I love the style ❤ I’ve tried sketching like this and strangely it’s not a headache to get straighter lines! I am going to adopt it.

@JSMdesignstudioza Жыл бұрын

Exactly how I do my concept drawings. It's all about putting the idea on paper✒️

@30by40 Жыл бұрын

first idea, not final idea...totally agree

@moodyandmelancholic Жыл бұрын

it’s an “architect thing”, not everyone gets it 😌. you sketch beautifully and your videos are super inspirational!

@30by40 Жыл бұрын

🙏

@briannadoyleart Жыл бұрын

I love this idea so much I never knew architects even did this!

@ivonekowalczyk5823 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I'm an artist and your thoughts make perfect sense .

@GrooDWanderer Жыл бұрын

I have always liked your wavy lines.

@30by40 Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@JKP836 Жыл бұрын

Finally, I have the answer! Thanks! Was asking this many times in comments :>

@achmaddejan255 Жыл бұрын

Why didn't i found this concept sooner, im too perfectionist with how unperfect i am

@gmactivelife4949 10 ай бұрын

Hi,Eric.Your work is just marvellous. You are amazing Artist. I love the craft that you showcase. I have recently been to the similar artist channel @30SecIdeas who is very creative like you.Keep up the good work,🌄 Kudos! 👏

@SledDog5678 Жыл бұрын

Waver is beautiful!!!!

@palanikrishnan2129 Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation

@30by40 Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@dominickmay7440 Жыл бұрын

It looks great and does seem more maliable than those hard straight lines. Would you consider doing a CAD time lapse video, please? I often watch your videos to motivate myself to start the intimidating task of designing a new build.

@christophermoody1448 Жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@journalologyandcoofficial 26 күн бұрын

This is very cool, I love loose sketching and your channel is incredible. I'm a new subscriber, I just found you yesterday. 😃 What are those felt tips you're using?

@luizclaudioluz9111 Жыл бұрын

Drawing knowledge are so important to make sketches.If the architect or architect student don't know the drawing art never learn to make sketches.

@elemonade8830 Жыл бұрын

Great reason for using it, but it makes my skin crawl as well

@30by40 Жыл бұрын

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@s1ngularities Жыл бұрын

the reasonings actually makes kinda sense

@glynnL Жыл бұрын

It was recommended to me to use a larger nib marker, or even a crayon, to concentrate on developing the idea rather than on drawing a realistic representation. It really takes your mind off design if you are focused on perfection.

@Elijah-sEmpireFx 8 ай бұрын

I love the way you sketch, which pens do you use?

@30by40 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! More info on tools here: thirtybyforty.com/drawing

@demsyciu Жыл бұрын

I've never knew that wavery sketch is a thing among architect.. But i do often seeing these wavy lines in architect sketches.. Maybe that's what differ sketches between illustrator and architect.. I think a style that could be considered by an illustrator too

@potatoo213 Жыл бұрын

What strand you pick when your still senior high?

@Sarina_xo 5 ай бұрын

My lines, no matter if soft or hard pressure, are always so straight, and I hate it! Everyone is saying my hand is ruler... more I draw more gets straightened 🤦🏻‍♀️😢 I really like to have this type of drawing lines like a real architect

@watercolourartincapetown2919 Жыл бұрын

My first lesson in technical drawing was “how to draw a line without a ruler” I guess imperfect lines are the goal 📏

@bashoquendo9156 Жыл бұрын

what pencil do you use for this? its excellent!

@MrRickkramer Жыл бұрын

I wonder why in architecture the outside seems to be the focus…I would design a house around me, from the inside to the outside and how it looks on the outside would be of less concern.

@30by40 Жыл бұрын

Have you seen this? Interior Design with an Architect's Eye: Here's my Process kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7mJdJhm1cy0c6c.html

@MrRickkramer Жыл бұрын

@@30by40 thanks, that was interesting and informative 🙏🏻

@educortazarc Жыл бұрын

First time I witnessed wavy line drawing was with a very old first semester teacher. I just thought he had arthritis or something

@archlab007 8 ай бұрын

All that energy put into being wavy That's too much work for my sketching style (burning lines into the paper with my lasers. I mean 'eyes').. Anyway the real truth is that we make things wavy because archi-torture makes us drink.🙃