Your high street is full of extraordinary sketching subjects hiding in plain sight. Learn how urban sketching transforms the ordinary into something gorgeous.
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This article reveals why the very things that make old pubs charming - the sagging timbers, faded signs, hanging baskets, and chalkboards - are exactly what make them such forgiving and satisfying sketching subjects that are perfect for beginners.
Every building you walk past is full of signposts and junction boxes. The only difference between them is whether you have learned to tell which is which.*
One Point, Two Point and Three Point Perspective Explained
A simple guide to the rigger, flat and round brushes used in urban sketching, and how each supports washes, detail and water control.
A sketch critique helps because it shows you what you cannot easily see for yourself while you are drawing. A fresh set of eyes can spot the small adjustment that makes the whole sketch feel clearer, calmer, and more convincing.
Using just two colours and white might sound limiting, but it can transform your sketches. A limited palette helps you focus on tonal values, create better neutrals, and reduce perfectionism by simplifying your colour choices.
Learn how the Safari Sketch Course differs from Urban Zoo by placing animals within their landscapes, not in isolation.
How each workshop builds better sketching decisions through control, context, and character.
Four weeks, one plan. Outline, colour, tone, detail. Key lessons and student insights from our live sketching experience.
