Step 1: Have your photos ready

The photos are the most important part of the process. I typically work with one main reference photo when it comes to buildings or other architectural structures. When it comes to pen and ink drawings (with or without color) it helps me to have a detailed, well lit photo, however, interesting lighting and shadows are really fun to work with and can have a more captivating look overall.

Because of this, picking out the best photos can be tricky. So my best advice is to send me many photos! Whether they’re of a specific structure or you want to capture a whole scene, the more photos the better.

I only need these photos after I have responded to your Architectural Drawing Request.

Step 2: Pick a portrait size

This step largely is determined by budget. If you want a custom size, please reach out to me so I can give you a quote. I typically do architectural drawings in sizes 10”x 8”, 12”x10”, 14”x 11”, 16”x 12”, either landscape or portrait orientation.

Step 3: Fill out the contact form

To fill out the form, I will need basic information about you: your full name and email, the portrait size you’re considering, a message (perfect for describing what ideas or questions you might have), and the date you’d like to have your completed drawing.

The date that you select is not final, however. Its purpose is to help me place you in my commissions list. Because shipping takes 2-3 weeks, I highly recommend placing the order at least 2 months ahead of time. If you would like to pick up the drawing yourself to save time, please let me know and we can work together to select an appropriate date.

I do not need your photos at this stage.

Step 4: Wait for me to contact you!

After you fill out the contact form, you can expect a response from me within 1-3 business days. I will let you know my availability, and we can go from there. It is during this stage that I will start to request your reference photos. I require 50% of the total cost upfront before I begin working on your drawing.

Step 5: When the drawing is complete…

I will send you pictures of the final product before shipping. If you would like it to be altered, I’m happy to do so. Although please note that these drawings require pen, ink, or marker which are permanent on paper. Reworking the entire drawing will be impossible without restarting, and therefore can take longer than usual to resolve. Small edits can be made easily.

Step 6: Shipping it out

Depending on your location, we can arrange for the drawing to be shipped or picked up by you. Shipping times can range from 1-3 weeks time, so keep that in mind when ordering.