Art, Objects &
Architecture
An Urban and Architectural Art Studio
The Studio MissionDraft Horse crafts hand-drawn architectural work that tells a story through the act of observation and connection. Each drawing and object distills a building’s character, connecting place, craft, and time in a form made to endure.
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Architecture, Drawn with Purpose
A pocket-ready 5” x 7” print of West Michigan’s Mt. Bald Head in Saugatuck showcasing the trail system on quality watercolor, textured paper. Lines of typography, watercolor overlay, and a lovely keepsake.
On the Atlantic Ocean coasts in cold, frigid climates, architecture is built minimally and durably- a print showcasing a collection of Nordic architecture in a grid series.
A time period of warmth and boldness spurs architecture to be built minimally and lived in aesthetically—a print showcasing a collection of Midcentury architecture in a gridded series.
A grided 5” x 7” print of Charles and Ray Eames Case Study house elevation view on quality watercolor, textured paper.
A unique approach to personalized architectural artwork
Commissioned Work
Draft Horse exists to connect people to architecture through carefully crafted and considerate design. The focus is on personalized drawings, prints for events, and goods that honor structure, place, and process made with intention. Art is crafted for connection, and meant to hold special intention in your home or special place.
I’m on my way to gaining my architecture license and am an urban designer with a certification in healthy cities. I am passionate and excited to bring to light artwork that represents a deep connection to architectural and urban spaces.
Hello! I’m Lauren. Architectural Artist behind Draft Horse.
Drawn, Made, & Crafted
At Draft Horse, the studio aims to bring architecture into everyday life. From detailed prints that celebrate the character of buildings, to bespoke commissioned drawings, to home goods shaped by proportion and intention. Every piece is made with care, explore more below.
Architectural Artwork & Prints
Draft Horse architectural prints create a quiet connection between place and memory. Through careful observation and restrained linework, each piece captures the essence of a building.
A collective series of nine mini art prints showcasing the Nordic architecture of the North Atlantic. Each print is a 5” × 7” size on structured paper.
A collective series of nine mini art prints showcasing timeless Midcentury architecture. Each print is a 5” × 7” size on structured paper.
Commissioned Work
Draft Horse’s commission work is collaborative and thoughtful. Each piece is carefully designed to translate buildings, ideas, and stories into precise, expressive drawings, tailored to the space and crafted with intention. Every commission balances architectural rigor with a personal connection to create lasting work.
A custom, hand-drawn architectural artwork created to honor a meaningful place. Each piece is drawn using traditional tools, capturing the character and story of a building through thoughtful linework. Fill out the form to choose your desired subject. Select from a variety of sizes.
A custom, hand-drawn map artwork that captures the character and structure of a meaningful urban or remote place. Each commission focuses on streets, blocks, and patterns of typography—drawn slowly by hand using traditional tools.
Guided by context and personal significance, each map highlights the relationships between place, memory, and design. The result is an original architectural map drawing—thoughtful, precise, and made to be lived with or gifted.
Arch & Art
Architectural At-home Goods
Draft Horse Studio home goods bring architectural intent to everyday objects. Shaped by proportion, material, and purpose, each piece is crafted with the same care as a well-made building. Functional and considered, these objects link daily rituals to architecture, adding quiet structure and intention to the spaces you inhabit.
A 36” x 24” calendar year wall poster in a classic midcentury checkered graphic on high-quality paper. For crossing off the days, posting your sticky note reminders, or adding your to-dos.
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