Reykjavik Sketcher Originals
architectural drawings from Iceland, collected worldwide
Created by Architect and Artist Sonia Nicolson. Featured in homes and collections across the UK, Iceland, Europe, North America and beyond.
Byggingar / Architecture
For collectors of Reykjavík’s landmarks and iconic structures
These drawings focus on form, proportion, and architectural presence - from civic buildings to cultural spaces - observed on location through an architect’s eye.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Alvar Aalto, 1968
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 – 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Hús / Houses
For people who fell in love with Reykjavík’s homes
Corrugated facades, quiet streets, familiar windows - each sketch captures the character of everyday houses and the feeling of walking through the neighbourhoods they belong to.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A4 - 210 × 297 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Framed for local collection in Reykjavík.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in West Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in West Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in West Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in West Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in West Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in West Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Studio clearance – small mark from display, reflected in the price.
Drawn on location in Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Studio clearance – slight fold to one corner, reflected in the price.
Drawn on location in Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Studio clearance – slight fold to the paper, reflected in the price.
Drawn on location in Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Kirkjur / Churches
For lovers of architecture, history, and place
From city churches to coastal chapels, these drawings explore light, verticality, and detail – landmarks that shape both the skyline and the identity of Iceland.
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
Part of the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Land & Haf / Land & Sea
For those drawn to Iceland’s atmosphere and horizon
Harbours, shorelines, and open landscapes - where built form meets nature, and the rhythm of land and water defines the experience of place.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in West Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in West Iceland.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Kaffihús & Veitingastaðir / Cafés & Restaurants
For people who want a piece of Reykjavík’s daily life
Sketches of the spaces where the city gathers - warm interiors, familiar corners, and the architecture of conversation and culture.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 – 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Alvar Aalto, 1968
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch
Studio clearance – small mark from display, reflected in the price.
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A6 - 105 × 148 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
From the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.
“Absolutely beautiful! Arrived quickly and perfectly packaged” - Anna, UK
“I absolutely love Sonia’s work! She is so talented and was really able to bring my vision to life. Absolutely love my pieces from her! Highly recommend!” - Candice, UK
Popular Prints
Inspired by life in Iceland
Reykjavík Postcards
Use as a print or send as a postcard, these fun postcards feature architectural hand drawings of iconic buildings in Reykjavík; Harpa, Hallgrimskirkja, and Perlan.
Prints sold as a set of 3
Size A6: 105 x 148mm / 10.5 x 14.8cm / 4.1 x 5.8’’
Paper 350 GSM Matte Paper, Double Sided Postcards (Printed in Iceland)
Please note colours may vary slightly from screen to print.
Reykjavík Streets 01
This Reykjavík Colourful Houses art print is a hand-drawn architectural illustration celebrating the charm of Iceland’s traditional streets. Created by architect and urban sketcher Sonia Nicolson, the artwork captures the rhythm, colour and character of historic Reykjavík homes, making it a perfect piece for lovers of Nordic interiors, travel memories and Scandinavian design.
Printed on high-quality 250gsm matte paper right here in Iceland, this A4-sized artwork is perfect for anyone who loves Nordic design, slow travel, and meaningful souvenirs.
Details:
– Print size: A4 Square (210 x 210mm / 21 x 21cm / 8.3 x 8.3”)
– Paper: 250gsm matte paper
– Prints sold individually
– Designed and printed in Iceland
Please note: Colours may vary slightly from screen to print.
Reykjavík Icelandic house in green
Icelandic postcard prints featuring a hand-drawn illustration of a green Icelandic house. Made in Iceland.
Prints sold individually
Size A6: 105 x 148mm / 10.5 x 14.8cm / 4.1 x 5.8’’
Paper 250 GSM Matte Paper (Printed in Iceland)
Please note colours may vary slightly from screen to print.
Icelandic puffin (lundi) art print inspired by the dramatic landscapes and wildlife of Iceland. Printed on 200gsm matte paper in A4 size, this Nordic artwork makes a perfect Reykjavik souvenir or nature lover’s gift.
Iceland - a little island offering so much. Dramatic landscapes, volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, lava fields covered by snow or moss, black sand beaches, magical skies - the aurora borealis, ice caves, glaciers, tectonic plates…need we say more?!
Prints sold individually
Size A4: 210 x 297mm / 21 x 29.7cm / 8.3 x 11.7’’
Paper 200 GSM Matte Paper (Printed in Iceland)
Please note colours may vary slightly from screen to print.
Icelandic Letters Ð, Ö, Þ, Æ
The Icelandic language is an interesting if challenging one. Here are some of the more unique letters from the Icelandic alphabet, set within the famous and magical northern nights painted in watercolour.
Prints sold as a set of 4
Size A5: 148 x 210mm / 14.8 x 21cm / 5.8 x 8.3’’
Paper 250 GSM Satin Gloss Paper (printed in Iceland)
Please note colours may vary slightly from screen to print.
Celebrate the charm of Reykjavík
Iceland’s colourful capital and the world’s northernmost capital city. This hand-drawn print captures the spirit of Reykjavík’s unique architecture and Nordic personality, offering a perfect keepsake for travellers, design lovers, and Iceland enthusiasts.
Printed on high-quality satin gloss paper in Iceland, it’s a lovely piece to gift or display as a memory of your visit.
Product Info:
– Size: A5 (148 x 210mm / 14.8 x 21cm / 5.8 x 8.3”)
– Paper: 250gsm satin gloss (printed locally in Iceland)
– Sold individually
Colours may vary slightly due to screen settings.
Ég elska þig means I Love You in Icelandic
The first Icelandic phrase my Viking taught me - Ég elska þig - means I love you. This minimalist, meaningful print is a beautiful reminder of Iceland’s language and warmth, perfect for celebrating love, travel memories, or Nordic culture.
Printed locally in Iceland on premium satin gloss paper, it’s a thoughtful gift for anniversaries, weddings, or your own home.
Product Info:
– Size: A5 (148 x 210mm / 14.8 x 21cm / 5.8 x 8.3”)
– Paper: 250gsm satin gloss (printed in Iceland)
– Sold individually
Note: Colours may vary slightly from screen to final print.
Iceland Map – Hand-Drawn Iceland Travel Art Print
Bring the magic of Iceland into your home with this beautifully illustrated map. From dramatic volcanoes and glaciers to mossy lava fields, black sand beaches, and the dancing Northern Lights, this small island holds endless wonder, now captured in this unique artwork.
Thoughtfully printed on premium matte paper in Iceland, this piece makes the perfect gift for travel lovers, adventurers, and anyone dreaming of Iceland’s wild beauty.
Product Info:
– Size: A4 (210 x 297mm / 21 x 29.7cm / 8.3 x 11.7”)
– Paper: 250gsm matte, printed locally in Iceland
– Sold individually
Colours may vary slightly from screen to print.
Hallgrimskirkja (Hallgrímskirkja) Sketch
This is a digital file - nothing will be shipped/posted
Digital artwork print of the original hand-drawn sketch of the famous and iconic Hallgrimskirkja Church in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Artwork Details
Artwork created at A4 size - 210mm x 297mm (8.27in x 11.69in)
Instant download available immediately after purchase
Drawn on location by hand, never AI-generated.
All artworks are protected by copyright. Purchase does not include reproduction or commercial use.
Licensing available on request.
Meet the Artist
Custom Hand-Drawn Architectural Sketch
A personalised, one-of-a-kind gift for home lovers, weddings, anniversaries, and milestone memories.
Each sketch is hand-drawn in ink by Architect & Illustrator Sonia Nicolson (The Reykjavik Sketcher), on premium art paper and signed. No AI, no filters, a real architectural drawing created by hand.
These commissions have been gifted for Christmas, housewarmings, engagements, graduation, first homes and travel memories, a thoughtful keepsake that lasts.
Price Options:
A6 black & white line drawing (105 × 148 mm / 4.1 × 5.8in) $150
A5 black & white line drawing (148 × 210 mm / 5.8 × 8.3in) $200
A4 black & white line drawing (210 × 297 mm / 8.3 × 11.7in) $300
How It Works:
Place your order and choose your size
Contact us with your photo and any notes
I hand-draw your sketch within 7–10 business days
Your signed original is shipped, ready to frame
Medium: Pen & ink on premium art paper
Use: Personal use only (commercial licensing available on request)
These sketches are hand-drawn by a Chartered Architect, signed, and shipped worldwide - a meaningful piece of art created with precision and care.
Hand-Drawn House Portrait - Digital A3 File
A timeless architectural illustration drawn by hand (not AI) by Chartered Architect & Illustrator Sonia Nicolson. Delivered as a high-resolution A3 JPEG that you can print as many times as you like for personal use.
This digital option is perfect for Christmas gifting when shipping time is too tight for physical delivery.
Price Options:
A3 black & white line drawing (297 × 420 mm / 11.7 × 16.5in) $400
A3 rendered colour illustration (297 × 420 mm / 11.7 × 16.5in) $550
How It Works:
Place your order and choose black & white or colour
Contact us with your photo and any notes
I hand-draw your illustration digitally with architectural accuracy
You receive a high-resolution A3 JPEG by email within 7–10 business days
Details:
Digital file only, no physical print shipped
Final file supplied at A3 size (297 × 420 mm / 11.7 × 16.5 in)
Personal use only, commercial licensing available on request
Hand-drawn by a Chartered Architect with hundreds of commissions delivered worldwide - a meaningful, professional gift that feels personal and permanent.
Hi, I’m Sonia Nicolson-Guðrúnarson, a Chartered Architect, artist, and the creator behind Reykjavik Sketcher.
I’ve loved drawing for as long as I can remember. When I moved from Scotland to Reykjavík in 2016, sketching became my way of slowing down, observing, and connecting with my new home.
What began as a quiet daily practice soon became a digital sketchbook, part exhibition, part diary, as I started sharing my drawings online. People began asking to buy prints, commission sketches of their homes, and share the stories behind the buildings I captured. That’s how Reykjavik Sketcher was born.
One winter evening, while waiting for my husband in downtown Reykjavík, I sat sketching the streets around me. The buildings, the light, the small everyday details, they all felt worth documenting. I never really stopped.
Today, my drawings are collected around the world and celebrate the architecture, character, and stories that make Iceland unique.
Drawn on location in Reykjavík.
One original. Never reproduced.
A5 - 148 × 210 mm
Black ink on acid-free paper
Signed on front
Packed flat in archival protection.
Once sold, this drawing is gone.
Part of the Reykjavík Sketcher archive.