Urban Sketching: Create Expressive Cityscapes

Learn to create a lively and dynamic illustration of an urban scene using pencil, ink, marker, and watercolor to capture its mood and energy

• Introduction
• Basics of Drawing on Location and Water-Based Media
• Building the Foundation
• Water-Soluble Details and Movement
• Sharing Locally and Globally
• Final project

Each cityscape encapsulates a fleeting moment in time. From the silhouetted skyline to the bustling crowd, everything changes by the second, and sketching on location is a chance to immortalize it all on paper. Illustrator Eleanor Doughty embraced this opportunity and found her niche as an urban sketcher. Her drawings, which have been featured in publications like VICE, offer expressive portrayals of the hidden gems she uncovers during her travels.

In this online course, take your urban sketching to the next level by experimenting with mixed media. Hit the streets and illustrate a spot that inspires you, applying an intuitive approach to create evocative depictions that capture the essence and movement of a city. Invite the world to view a scene through your eyes with immersive works of art.

• About Me
• Influences
• Finding a Location
• The Materials
• Watercolor Techniques
• How to Use Water-Soluble Materials
• Composition and Intuitive Perspective
• Rough Sketch
• Gestural Watercolor
• A Solid Foreground
• Color Linework and Details
• Adding Movement with Water-Soluble Ink
• Drawing in the Finishing Touches
• Perfecting with Watercolor and Details in White
• Documenting Your Drawing
• Sharing the Project
• Urban Sketching: Create Expressive Cityscapes