LEader Bio:

Craig Stoffel, PLA, ASLA
Craig Stoffel is a Denver-based landscape architect at Ayres Associates, where he integrates sketching as a vital tool in his design process. With a passion for capturing initial ideas on paper, Craig evaluates spatial relationships and effectively communicates concepts to clients and consultants. Since 2015, he has led sketch crawl events for ASLA Colorado and other ASLA chapters nationwide. Craig also teaches sketching workshops at design firms, universities, and ASLA State chapter conferences across the country. During the pandemic, he facilitated over a dozen virtual sketch events and continues to lead in-person sketch crawls and community charrettes.

Learning Objectives:

• Master techniques for setting up realistic 1 and 2-point perspectives.

• Develop quick exercises and thumbnail sketches to create dynamic scenes.

• Learn strategies to distill complex architectural backdrops into simple, effective forms.

Additional Information:

Sketch kits are available at Art Supply House, and attendees can enjoy 10% off when they mention the Urban Sketch Crawl!