By the end of this course, you will be able to
The basic tools and materials needed to practice the art of urban sketching, where to purchase them, and when to decide that you need an upgrade and how to proceed.
The foundational basics of urban sketching and water coloring, along with how to professionally apply light and shadow to reflect the beauty of your artwork.
A step-by-step guide to how to draw an urban sketch, from finding the perfect location, analyzing and assessing the scene, and all the way to presenting your artwork.
Course details
- 2 h 24 m/21 lessons
- Last updated: 24/1/2022
- 1 learning resources
- Course completion certificate
Course Content
Introduction
Gear Up
Sketch Books
Introduction
Gear Up
Sketch Books
Sketching Tools
Assesing Scenes
Thumbnail sketch
Sketching The Scene
Inking ForGround
Inking Buildings
Inking Fine Details
Watercolor Palette For Urban Scenery
Initial Color Washes
Light And Shadows
Painting Greenery
Painting Metal Work
Painting Skies
Final Retouches
Creating Various Compositions
Posting On Social Media
Presenting To Live Audience
Conclusion
About this course
Throughout the years, human beings managed to find various ways to express themselves. One of which was drawing. And even though it goes back to the stone age, it never failed to prove effectiveness. On top of that, it includes myriads of types that one can pursue to record a visual diary. This training course will focus on one particular type; Urban Sketching. So, whether you are a beginner to this artform or seeking a refresher on fundamentals, this course is designed for you.
Course requirements and prerequisites
For this course, you will need to have your own set of tools to practice your new artistic skill. The mentor will mention the tools and where to buy them at the beginning of the course.
Mentor
Michael Safwat
Urban Sketcher / Illustrator