Make the world your studio!Capture the bustle and beauty of life in your town.Experience life as only an artist can! Join the rapidly growing; international movement of artists united by a passion for drawing on location in the cities; towns and villages where they live and travel. Packed with art and advice from Marc Taro Holmes; artist and co-founder of Urbansketchers.org; this self-directed workshop shows you how to draw inspiration from real life and bring that same excitement into your sketchbook. Insideyoursquo;ll fi nd everything you need to tackle subjects ranging from still lifes and architectureto people and busy street scenes.15 step-by-step demonstrations cover techniques for creating expressive drawings using pencil; pen and ink; and watercolor.Expert tips for achieving a balance of accuracy; spontaneity and speed.Practical advice for working in the field; choosing subjects; coping with onlookers; capturing people in motion and more.Daily exercises and creative prompts for everything from improving essential skills to diverse approaches; such as montages; storytelling portraits and one-page graphic novels.Whether you are a habitual doodler or a seasoned artist; The Urban Sketcher will have you out in the world sketching from the very first page. By completing drawings on the spot; in one session; you achieve a fresh impression of not just what you see; but also what it feels like to be there . . . visual life stories as only you can experience them.
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