The artist advises on style and media to suit the character of the building and the purpose and methods of reproduction and provides an estimate of costs.

He collects all necessary reference, plans, photos, colours and materials schedules etc.

Freehand sketches are offered to determine the best view and general composition, as in the small house commission (A) above

Upon client’s approval this is followed by an accurate line drawing perspective, as in (B), for the client’s technical approval.

The drawing, with any requested changes is transferred to a fine art ground and is taken to finished artwork. See (C) below.

Throughout the artist maintains all necessary liaison with other consultants.

The service includes mounting and framing for presentations and scanning and digital manipulation as required for reproduction.

Hugh’s professional career spans over thirty years.

Much of it spent in architectural practice on every sort and shape of building project and in several countries.

It has included many restorations of historical sites.

He has been a set designer and illustrator for movies and the theatre.

He continues to illustrate for books, print makers and periodicals

A large part of his architectural illustrations are for planning and marketing purposes.

This range of work has helped him develop his illustrative skills to meet a wide variety of demands and a responsive attitude to his clients very differing needs.