Are you looking to get started in ink and watercolour urban sketching, but don't know where to start?

Or perhaps you're looking for a simple structured approach to your sketching, to help you move your art to the next level!

If so then this might just be the class for you.

Urban Sketching Using Line and Wash / Ink and Watercolour Painting

This class is all about making urban sketching simple, providing you an easy framework to approach any scene and have fun using ink and pens, along with watercolour paints.

There are lots of different names for this type of sketching, including line and wash, ink and watercolour, pen and paint.

We’ll be working on a flexible five step process that is a brilliant way to get started in urban sketching, taking you all the way from the right supplies and setting your scene to applying those final touches, vibrant colours, and producing something you are proud of.

Having the basics ‘mastered’ makes it easy to break the rules

In this class I really wanted to show you how I start with a super simple sketch, focussing on shapes and big or key features. Even from this simple sketch the scene starts to take shape.

The next steps gradually build up these big shapes, and we don’t need to shift our focus towards details and splashes of brilliance until the last couple of steps.

In fact, in watercolours, the biggest mistake I personally make and see people making is rushing to quickly towards details, and not getting the foundation of their sketch solid first.

This is the approach that I try to take myself, and teach to others!

Why sketch with this structure?

My urban sketching is all about taking a loose and lively approach, which means having fun and making the process enjoyable. I want to capture the life and energy of scenes around me, I'm not after photorealistic colours and details, instead I want a fun and lively scene that reminds me of the important aspects of a scene, experience or memory.