Sketching and Rendering Interior Spaces by Ivo Drpic is an essential guide for Interior Designers. The book focuses on the art of sketching interior architecture quickly and effectively. With colored marker used as a primary medium, it takes you to the process of sketching. It consist of twenty-one step by step demonstrations that will allow you to master interior sketching in no time.
In the first part of the book, it gives an overview of the basics of sketching, and how sketches are utilized in the design industry. Followed by some key pointers on learning to sketch fast and effectively beginning with simple pen strokes and exercises. Doing a one-point perspective from establishing the horizon lines and vanishing points to two-point perspectives including its variations.
The second part of the book contains valuable demonstrations and techniques for mastering individual visual elements that is essential to interior sketching. Starting off with thumbnail concept sketches which can be done in a matter of minutes, to simple spaces in both one and two point perspectives and more complex interior spaces. It also illustrates how to render specific surfaces and finishes like wood, water, glass, marble and landscape elements. Finally, it shows some examples of sketches representing certain look or mood such as opulence, comfort and night renderings.
In the final chapter, the author presents sketches from three different projects ranging from preliminary studies to presentation quality sketch in an opened gatefold format. This is great way to visualize how sketches can be a powerful medium that designers should utilize for their portfolio or project presentations.
The book is perfect for interior design students and professional looking to hone their skills in sketching. A highly recommended read. Sketching and Rendering Interior Spaces by Ivo Drpic is available at Amazon, click on the link below to purchase it.