From stained-glass windows to intricate stone carvings, Gothic architecture is incredibly impressive—especially considering many features were crafted by hand. It’s no surprise then that these ornate structures are the inspiration behind Bournemouth, England-based artist Phoebe Atkey’s highly-detailed architecture drawings.
From the arched doorway of Strasbourg Cathedral to Notre-Dame’s famous rose windows, Atkey captures the beauty of some of Europe’s most iconic buildings. The young, self-taught artist hand draws every ornate detail with incredible precision and perfect proportion. Atkey renders each drawing using a combination of pen and pencil, but keeps her palette monochrome. Clever shading and highlights make certain parts of the drawing appear three-dimensional, almost like you could reach out and touch the buildings’ stoney surfaces.
Check out some of Atkey’s impressive sketches below. Do you recognize the buildings and architectural features she’s drawn?
Artist Phoebe Atkey creates intricately detailed architectural drawings.
The self-taught artist is inspired by some of Europe's most famous Gothic buildings.
She draws every ornate detail with incredible precision and perfect proportion.
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