What is urban sketching? Why sketch on location?

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[teohyc]

What do you like about urban sketching?

[esthers]

When I sketch outdoors, I intensely remember the experience - the light, sounds, weather, people, details of what I drew. It all comes back when I look at the sketch later. Much more than a photo. Thanks for a great video!

[donnabuttons]

The main difference I find between urban sketching and drawing from photos is that I have to put the 3D scene in front of me into 2D. (A photo does that for you.) It's a challenge, but it feels like a greater achievement.

[dc]

I'm a beginner so I learned a lot from this video. I live in New York City so no one bothers me when I sketch outside because there are so many artists here. I use a pencil because I don't have a waterproof pen.

[whathi]

I think sketching out there in the world is so great because it really feels like your living life to the fullest as an artist. Getting some sunlight, seeing people in real life. I wish I did it more because I am a work at home artist and it can feel like a prison if I don’t go outside enough! :)

[dustsky]

Watching people sketch with so much ease is mesmerizing and therapeutic. 👍

[NAVYWhistleblowerAssassin]

Beautiful scenery! Thank you for sharing! 🏯⛩️🏙🚚🚎

[katsmith]

0:17 Singapore seems like a fun place to be in

[cindyhorton]

Nice! I thought those shadows were going to be way to dark, but they dryed perfectly!! ❤

[Puddingbat]

I think the crab shells on the plant sticks are a cheap safety measure to stop getting poked if someone goes to sniff a flower. The top of the stick being harder to spot from above makes getting poked in the eye more likely. There are rubbery nubs or little flowers available, but crab shells are a free alternative if you preparr crab at home.

[ChantelleArts]

I need to sketch buildings more often, I'm surrounded by beaches and forests so I always forget to give it a go 🥺

[LaGatitaPH]

I love Urban Sketching and I do it once in a while, but I don't consider myself an urban sketcher! I prefer drawing details up close.

I was in Singapore last June and I joined the Urban Sketching group there. We went to Potato Head! That was a lovely experience ❤

[inkiwell]

Tfs some of your city and your sketching!😍

[sd]

Nice sketch ! @Teohyc It seems Uniball AIR works well on cold press paper. Is the pen Medium (0.7 mm) of Fine (0.5 mm) ??

[cindyhorton]

I still haven't sketched outside, too self conscious. 😕

[pyenygren]

Today I found a local urban sketchers group on the internet. 🥳

[Foolish_huan]

Do you still go cafe sketching with Paul and William ? I still get recommended you cafe sketching videos from years ago 😊

[michaelgeisert]

What kind of pen are you using for the black line?

[awatercolourist]

10:34 Didn’t you lose a pan down the drain before?