Rather than drawing from reference material, such as photos, inside a studio or house, for example, urban sketching is the activity of sketching from life on location. Urban sketches tend to focus on architecture or street scenes but also include drawing people in cafes, or on their daily commute and anything in between!

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2 天之前 · Ian Fennelly focuses on capturing urban spaces and environments by drawing the places where people have been without actually including them. His process involves layering watercolors, brush pens, and liners to build depth, texture, and detail, allowing them to fully immerse in the scene while adapting to changes in their surroundings.

Learn the art of urban sketching with Ian Fennelly as he guides you through 4 easy-to-follow online workshops that quickly transform you from complete beginner to skilled urban sketcher!

2024年2月26日 · We will discuss some core concepts about urban sketching that can help you to better understand the way in which you can approach urban drawings. We will then look at a step-by-step process of how to develop an urban sketch with the use of color.

Urban sketching is a dynamic, expressive, and community-driven form of art that captures the essence of city life through on-location drawing. It’s more than just a hobby; it’s a global movement that encourages artists of all levels to observe and …

2021年4月10日 · Urban Sketching means keeping a visual diary and record anything you find inspiring, pretty, or just noteworthy. The subjects are left as they are, rather than purposely arranged as you would in your studio at home. Though that does not mean that you cannot make use of some great compositional tricks (see below). In fact, you totally should. 3.

A Step-by-Step Urban Sketching Lesson. How do you start a sketch?… One of the first things to consider is the layout of the page – portrait or landscape. For this sketch, from a side street in Florence, I wanted to use the environment to help set a …

2022年6月14日 · Urban sketching is an amazing and creative form of art that is perfect for artists of ANY skill level. Seriously. It’s one of the most relaxing ways to document the world around you. It’s also a great way to meet new people! The urban sketching community has skyrocketed in popularity in the past ten years, with sketch crawls happening ...

Urban Sketching is the art of sketching scenes from urban environments, capturing the essence of metropolitan life. Discover the tools and techniques for urban sketching from choosing the right sketchbooks and pens to finding inspiring locations, and learn how to quickly and accurately draw bustling cityscapes.