Category: Video

Reference photograph used in Urban Sketch Course lessons
Follow Ian Fennelly and his students on Day 2 in Edinburgh as they sketch iconic scenes and learn to see the city with new eyes.
Student artwork PRAS5589 – Urban Sketch Course community gallery
Discover how urban sketching transforms everyday scenes into powerful, personal stories, inspired by Ian Fennelly’s book "Sketching Stories".
Ian Fennelly Sketching
Discover Ian Fennelly's teaching method for creating urban sketches and find out why each stage is equally important.
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Developing your own artistic style can be a challenging and rewarding experience, But how do you get started? 
Rural Sketch Course Filming
Ian Fennelly’s top tips and ideas for sketching outdoors. Keep reading to discover some of the benefits, practical considerations, and techniques you can use to improve your art skills.
Student artwork PRAS4483 – Urban Sketch Course community gallery
Having the right tools can go a long way in making your on-location drawing fun and rewarding.
paint palette
Ian shares a few ways to use your emotions when sketching and how to express yourself when creating. There’s lot of ways that emotions can be used to choose locations, objects and s.
Student artwork PRAS1470 – Urban Sketch Course community gallery
Finding confidence to start something new can be challenging, we've all felt that imposter syndrome when wanting to take on a new venture. Ian is here to help and talk you through urban sketching step by step. Here Ian shares some of his top tips for building confidence when you're just starting out.
sketching
Choosing angles and perspectives when urban sketching is important. There are lots of external factors to consider especially when on location. Watch as Ian shares a few things to consider when choosing an angle and perspective.
completed sketch – Urban Sketch Course
Ever wondered how to get into urban sketching? You're in the right place! You can find lots of useful tips throughout our website and in our courses made especially for beginners.