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    majid
    last edited by majid 11 Aug 2020, 04:37

    I have been lucky enough to be included in the transition generation of architects: wane of hand skills and wax of CAD softwares. Some of us promptly embarked on using software and some are still relying on hand skills. I, personally as an ambidextrous architect believe that they both are good tools but, hand skills are irreplaceable and continue using hand sketching in both design and learning process and gained a good reputation in it so that am included in mentoring team on an annual sketching event that is held by municipality of my home town "Isfahan". We gather and guide a group of students in historical places and also make a few sketches for educational purposes. You can find me here (the man in black πŸ˜„ describing the competition for a group of participants;
    https://www.imna.ir/photo/396869/%D8%AE%D8%B7-%D9%BE%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D9%86%DA%AF-%D8%A7%D8%B5%D9%81%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%86#gallery-3
    Here are some of my sketches while have been tutoring how to draw over an architectural "object".
    Recently I and a colleague -Shima- are trying to jot down our experiences on the design process.
    We dream of a set of books on architectural design, thinking, our approach, our way of sketching, etc...
    (Her Instagram accounts are @vahed.archdesign) and https://instagram.com/archidrw?igshid=10tpq9zwv290f
    The first book in a row is entitled "Architectural perspective shortcut".
    We are trying to drop unnecessary steps while keeping the final result still valid and true, the way we ourselves do.
    Soon will share some images of the book on "How to make a perspective of a mental subject"
    All in all, I am sharing my shortcuts with you...


    Farshchian cultural complex


    Jame mosque of Isfahan


    Gold crafts sara


    Baba roknodin


    Yazd alley


    Hasht behesht palace


    Baba roknodin

    My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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      pbacot
      last edited by 11 Aug 2020, 07:27

      Lovely. I just really enjoy this stuff! I recall finding the first books on perspective drawing in the library, books from the 50's about drafting and getting sucked into the whole business! These studies look very cool1 I love the mood of the last one. You must have such great buildings to draw.

      MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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        majid
        last edited by 11 Aug 2020, 08:18

        Thanks pbacot for kind words.
        I myself personally am mesmerized by the loose characteristics of hand sketching during the design process and also love to create sketches over beautiful heritage buildings.
        My sketches belong to "Baba roknodin", "Yazd historical city" and the watercolor is made over "Hasht behesht palace". I made them while traveling to Yazd or at my hometown, Isfahan.

        My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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          shawb
          last edited by 11 Aug 2020, 21:35

          Good luck with the new book Majid, I can but only dream of producing that kind of work!

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            pilou
            last edited by 11 Aug 2020, 21:49

            Some poetry in this curious Covid wold! 😎

            Frenchy Pilou
            Is beautiful that please without concept!
            My Little site :)

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              tuna1957
              last edited by 12 Aug 2020, 01:27

              Wonderful sketches and best of luck with the new book.

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                Mike Amos
                last edited by 12 Aug 2020, 09:15

                Good news Majid, it's going to be great.

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                  majid
                  last edited by 12 Aug 2020, 10:57

                  Wow, mates! thanks for heartwarming compliments!
                  Soon will share some images of the upcoming book. I guess many will find our approach to perspective sketching a very handy tool.

                  My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                    michaliszissiou
                    last edited by 27 Aug 2020, 19:16

                    Majid,
                    You are an artist!
                    An artist from Isfahan!

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                      majid
                      last edited by 29 Aug 2020, 14:54

                      Michalis,
                      I never ever forget the online class on blender3D you generously gifted to me several years ago, do you remember?. It was outstanding. I really appreciate it... I was missing you too much!
                      Thanks for kind words also...
                      Isfahan is the city of one thousand and one night... I hope to meet you in person here...
                      We are doing the book cover and some final touches and hope it will be ready soon.

                      My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                        db11
                        last edited by 29 Aug 2020, 19:16

                        Really beautiful work Majid, and a bit of a salve for the soul in this ugly, chaotic year.

                        Looking forward to seeing (and buying) your book when it's available. I was planning on teaching my two grandkids how to draw with perspective sometime this year, so it will be a particular help in working out the pedagogy β€” not to mention that I imagine it will improve (and speed) my own drawings!

                        I appreciate all of your contributions here, and your demonstrated abundance of humanity, positivity and talent.

                        Doug

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                          Bep
                          last edited by 29 Aug 2020, 21:11

                          My compliments.
                          Greetings and best wishes to you and your family.

                          Bep

                          "History is written by the winners"

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                            majid
                            last edited by 30 Aug 2020, 04:19

                            So kind of you mates! πŸ‘ πŸ‘ πŸ‘
                            I hope you find it handy tool while sketch thinking!

                            My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                              majid
                              last edited by 6 Sept 2020, 18:14

                              @db11 said:

                              Really beautiful work Majid, and a bit of a salve for the soul in this ugly, chaotic year.

                              Looking forward to seeing (and buying) your book when it's available. I was planning on teaching my two grandkids how to draw with perspective sometime this year, so it will be a particular help in working out the pedagogy β€” not to mention that I imagine it will improve (and speed) my own drawings!

                              I wish it would be handy! .. And do you draw?... I mean freehand artwork drawings? πŸ‘

                              @db11 said:

                              I appreciate all of your contributions here, and your demonstrated abundance of humanity, positivity and talent.

                              Doug

                              So kind of you Doug... I hope I could do my best and present my best...

                              My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                                tomasz
                                last edited by 9 Sept 2020, 19:55

                                The watercolor is mesmerizing.

                                I like using a pen, even for making notes of ToDo's for the plugin. πŸ˜„
                                All the best with your effort! I am personally very interested in it.
                                I will certainly learn a lot from it. My hand-sketches were never good enough.

                                Author of [Thea Render for SketchUp](http://www.thearender.com/sketchup)

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                                  majid
                                  last edited by 11 Sept 2020, 11:26

                                  @tomasz said:

                                  The watercolor is mesmerizing.

                                  I like using a pen, even for making notes of ToDo's for the plugin. πŸ˜„
                                  All the best with your effort! I am personally very interested in it.
                                  I will certainly learn a lot from it. My hand-sketches were never good enough.

                                  Thanks for your kind words. Good to know you have not abandoned old school note-taking! πŸ˜‰
                                  The watercolor is over a Safavid era palace surrounded by gardens open to the public:
                                  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasht_Behesht

                                  My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                                    pbacot
                                    last edited by 7 Oct 2020, 16:16

                                    Congratulations Majid! Hope to check out soon!

                                    MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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                                      majid
                                      last edited by 7 Oct 2020, 18:26

                                      Mates,
                                      My book launched today:
                                      https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/2358-architectural-perspective-shortcuts
                                      I will start a topic on it to describe more on what tips and trick we -me and my colleague- are sharing in our book. I hope many find it useful!

                                      My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                                        majid
                                        last edited by 9 Oct 2020, 12:00

                                        Thank you mate for the kind words. I started a topic and added some descriptions of the book. This way one may choose if it is a rich choice for them or not. I hope many find it handy.
                                        Here is the link to that topic:
                                        https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=73037&p=665157#p665157

                                        My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                                          majid
                                          last edited by 30 Nov 2021, 05:10

                                          Mates,
                                          The kindle and the paper-back versions of "perspective shortcuts" are now on the Amazon. I think due to the approach we made, it is an appropriate balance of accuracy and being intuitive. I hope readers find it handy and a joy.

                                          My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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