Painting buildings is a subject that can cause an artist a degree of stress because there is an element of exactness that seems necessary to create illusions of buildings on a flat surface. Some people get bogged down in the mathematics of linear perspective used by architects and lose all freedom and creativity. This ebook explores a variety of ways that help you retain the creative aspect of painting as well as achieving a reality of the building structure. This frees the artistic approach and encourages exploration of what can be a complex subject. Learning to use the formality of geometric shapes along with the informality of natural forms and to embrace the textures associated with building materials and foliage gives an artist many new skills to work with. As well as this, the amazing amount of material that is there from the exteriors of buildings to the intimate interior spaces: streetscapes and the wealth of architectural accent that is part of many buildings and you will see there is enough material to keep an artist inspired for decades. Learn new strategies, try new subjects and push yourself out of your comfort zone. All of this with helpful, clear advice from a master teacher. Beautifully illustrated and clear instruction.