Architectural Illustration in Photoshop: 190-Page Guide with 3 Projects, Layered PSD Files, 53 Brushes and 24 Textures
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Turn a clean line drawing into a finished, atmospheric architectural elevation in Photoshop. This 190-page guide by Linework Atelier works through three complete projects, a small house, a public library and a street of four buildings, with every setting printed and every interface step drawn and numbered.
The method is non-destructive from the first click: fill layers with masks, textures clipped at true scale, 45-degree shadows, trees and people by depth, and a light atmospheric finish. Learn it once on the Garden House, then reuse it on any elevation, section or site drawing.
📐 At a glance
| Book | 190-page PDF (A4), 16 chapters in 6 parts, bookmarked |
| Projects | The Garden House (1:100), The Riverside Library (1:200), Market Street (1:200) |
| Working files | 3 vector exercise drawings and 4 finished, layered PSD files |
| Assets | 53 brushes, 24 textures, 7 patterns, 8 cutouts, 64 color palettes |
| Software | Photoshop CC 2021 or later, Windows and macOS |
| Level | Beginner to intermediate, no Photoshop experience needed |
| Time | About 4 to 6 hours for Project A, spread over a few sessions |
| Download | One ZIP (226 MB), available right after checkout |
📦 What's inside
- The book: 190-page PDF in 16 chapters and 6 parts, with clickable contents, bookmarks, settings boxes, "Try it" exercises and a quick reference of every setting.
- Three exercise drawings: The Garden House (1:100), The Riverside Library (1:200) and Market Street (1:200), as clean vector PDFs ready to open in Photoshop.
- Four finished PSD files: our layered results for every project, including the library at dusk, so you can compare your file layer by layer.
- 53 brushes: watercolor, painted and silhouette trees, shrubs, people and birds in one .abr file, plus PNG versions.
- 24 seamless material textures: concrete, timber, brick, stone, render, zinc, glass, paving and more at 2048 px, with their real-world sizes, plus watercolor sky washes and a grunge overlay.
- 7 patterns, 8 elevation cutouts (plants, a bench, a street lamp, a bicycle, cafe furniture) and 64 color palettes as images and .aco swatch files.
🏛️ What you will learn
- Prepare a drawing for illustration and set up a 300 ppi document with a clean layer structure.
- Color for architects: value, harmonies, near and far, and building a palette that works on a facade.
- Select and fill every surface cleanly, then add textures at the correct scale with a simple formula.
- Draw cast shadows with the 45-degree convention, window reveals and contact shadows.
- Place trees, people, birds and cutouts by depth and at true scale.
- Finish with paper, grain and color grading, then export for screen, print and portfolio, including a process GIF and video.
🧩 Formats and compatibility
PDF ebook (A4, 190 pages), exercise drawings in vector PDF, layered PSD files, ABR brushes, JPG and PNG textures, patterns and cutouts, ACO swatches, delivered as one ZIP (226 MB). Written for Photoshop CC 2021 and later on Windows and macOS; shortcuts are given for both.
🎯 Who it is for
Architecture and interior design students and young designers who know how to draw a building but want their elevations to look finished, readable and personal for studio reviews, boards and portfolios. No previous Photoshop experience is needed.
❓ Questions
Which version of Photoshop do I need?
Photoshop CC 2021 or any later version, on Windows or macOS. Every shortcut in the book is given for both.
I have never used Photoshop. Is this for me?
Yes. Part I sets up the drawing, the document, the tools and the layer structure before you paint anything, and Project A explains every click with the exact setting.
Can I use my own drawings?
Yes. Chapter 1 shows how to export a clean vector PDF from AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Archicad or Vectorworks, and the same method works on any elevation or section.
Can I use the brushes, textures and cutouts in client or competition work?
Yes, in your own illustrations, including commercial projects. The book and the files themselves may not be shared, resold or redistributed.
How do I get the files?
The download link appears right after checkout and in your order confirmation email. The files arrive as one ZIP; the book is a PDF, so you can also print it.
🚀 Want more?
The Architecture Elevation Course in Photoshop continues with elevations in video lessons, and you can browse more resources in our illustration collection.
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