Urban Sketching – Drawing What You See by Peggy Dean
Release date:2023, May
Duration:02 h 10 m
Author:Peggy Dean
Skill level:Beginner
Language:English
Exercise files:Yes
In this course, you will learn the basics of urban sketching, starting with the materials needed to get started. You will be introduced to different types of sketchbooks, pens, and pencils, and learn how to choose the right materials for your personal style.
Next, you will explore different urban environments and learn how to sketch them quickly and efficiently. You will learn how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and how to use perspective and vanishing points to create depth and dimension in your sketches.
You will also learn how to add movement and capture architecture in your sketches. You will learn how to look at a scene and choose the best composition for your sketch and how to add details that bring your sketches to life.
Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to practice your urban sketching skills by going out and sketching in your own environment. You will receive feedback on your sketches and tips on how to improve your technique.
By the end of the course, you will have a collection of sketches and the confidence to go out and sketch on your own. You will also have the ability to capture the beauty of the urban environment and tell your own story through your sketches.