How To Draw Shopfronts / Digital PDF guide To Learn Shapes, Perspective & Confident Sketching

Ever drawn a cute café that feels ‘off’ ?

This guide shows how to fix that! Learn the secrets behind every beautiful shopfront : simple shapes, perspective and proportion. Whether you’re a beginner or already sketching city corners, by completing this guide you’ll notice your next drawings gaining extra sense of depth and charm.

Available in english and german language - both included in the file.

What you will find inside:

Theory pages

• Learn to see buildings as simple shapes and how to stack them into complete shopfronts.
• Understand one-point and two-point perspective (without complicated math or rulers).
• Discover how line weight and atmospheric perspective add instant depth and realism.
• Bring it all together with structure, balance, and storytelling charm.

Visual Examples

See real shopfronts broken down step by step - from simple shapes to full, detailed sketches. Understand why perspective matters, what common mistakes to avoid and how tiny fixes can make a drawing feel instantly believable

Practice Pages

Printable and Procreate-friendly exercises to help you:

• Train your eye to see shapes and proportions
• Practice line weight, perspective and depth
• Build confidence sketching shopfronts from any angle
  
• Includes a handy checklist and reflection page to track your progress

Perfect for :

• Artists who love shopfronts but struggle with perspective or proportions
• Urban and travel sketchers wanting their buildings to feel more real and dimensional
• Anyone who wants to improve their drawing foundation while keeping the process simple and relaxing

Format : Digital PDF (instant download) and yours to keep forever
Note : The download file email sometimes gets sent to spam folder, so please check that if you don’t see it.

FAQ

Do I need to be good at drawing already?
No, this guide starts with the very basics. You’ll learn how to build believable shopfronts from simple shapes, step by step.

Does it include practice exercises?
Yes! You’ll get printable and Procreate practice pages designed to make perspective and structure feel natural, not technical.

Is this guide only for traditional drawing?
Not at all. The methods work perfectly in ink, watercolour or digital art - perspective and structure stay the same.

How is this different from your other guides?
“Add Character to Shopfronts” teaches storytelling and charm. "Shadows Made Simple" teaches how to add shadows to your shopfronts.
“How to Draw Shopfronts” builds the structure and perspective underneath - it’s the foundation for all your future sketches.

How do I get the guide?
Right after checkout, you'll receive an instant download link in your email. Sometimes it gets sent to spam folder, so please check that if you don’t see iit. The PDF is yours to keep forever, so you can revisit it whenever you need inspiration.