Peter Wheatcroft

Artist Statement

I am passionate about exploring the future of cities and promoting the use of traditional architectural drafting techniques.

In my artwork, I strive to create compelling visions of what the cities of tomorrow could look like, incorporating elements of advanced technology, sustainable design, and innovative urban planning. Through my drawings, I hope to inspire viewers to think creatively about the possibilities of the future and the ways in which we can shape our built environment to create more livable, equitable, and sustainable communities.

At the same time, I am committed to preserving and promoting the use of traditional architectural drafting techniques, such as drawing boards and fine line pens. While computer-aided design (CAD) software has become ubiquitous in the field of architecture, I believe that the art and craft of hand-drawing offer a unique and valuable opportunity for artists and architects to connect with the history and traditions of their craft.

By demonstrating the beauty and precision of traditional architectural drafting techniques in my drawings of futuristic cities, I hope to encourage a renewed interest in this art form and inspire others to explore the possibilities of hand-drawing in their own work.

Ultimately, my goal as an artist is to promote a more holistic and thoughtful approach to urban design and architecture, one that combines the latest advancements in technology with a deep appreciation for the art and craft of the past. I believe that by engaging with both the future and the past, we can create a more vibrant, innovative, and sustainable built environment for generations to come.

Picture size - 841 x 1189mm Medium – Pen & Ink. Utopia is an imaginary Blade Runner like city. Filled with concrete and glass towers connected together by interlocking roads, utility pipe work, and walkways. The picture depicts a complex urban maze to explore.
Picture size - 841 x 1189mm. Medium – Pen & Ink. Metropolis is a garden city concept where architecture and advanced technology is integrated into the urban fabric.
Picture size - 841 x 1189mm. Medium – Pen & Ink. Metropolis is a garden city concept where architecture and advanced technology is integrated into the urban fabric.
Picture size - 841 x 594mm. Medium - Pen & Ink Minas Tirith, the fictional architectural marvel from the Tolkin Lord of the rings Trilogy.
Picture size - 841 x 594mm. Medium - Pen & Ink Minas Tirith, the fictional architectural marvel from the Tolkin Lord of the rings Trilogy.
Picture size - 841 x 1189mm. Medium – Pen & Ink. Cyberpunk city. An imaginary city inspired by the urban dense cities of Japan and China. Roads intersect an pass through towering skyscrapers with, create a complex urban maze to explore.
Picture size - 841 x 1189mm. Medium – Pen & Ink. Cyberpunk city. An imaginary city inspired by the urban dense cities of Japan and China. Roads intersect an pass through towering skyscrapers with, create a complex urban maze to explore.