What to consider
Choose the workflow around the image you need to deliver and the control your project requires.
01Start from your drawing
Photograph the sheet square-on in even light, or scan it. Crop to one drawing and keep the roofline, openings and ground line readable. Remove unrelated notes and title blocks. If the sketch leaves a side of the building unresolved, say what you want to explore rather than treating the generated detail as a design fact.
02Bring the sketch into a review
Describe the visible design first, then the change: for example, explore pale brick walls and an overcast lighting direction while retaining the camera and openings. This is an example brief, not a tested result. Compare window counts, storey heights and roof edges with the sketch before selecting a direction.
03From loose to lush, gradually
Refine in stages: first pass for massing and mood, then materials, then upscale the selected result. Review each stage against your source.