Urban Sketching in a French Village: With Ink and Watercolor

Join me on a travel sketching adventure in the beautiful village of Cambos-Les-Bains, France!

We’re going to paint a scene that addresses one of the biggest challenges of travel sketching: how to give a scene depth, so that you feel that you’re stepping into the picture.

You’ll learn how to handle perspective in a scene like this, where the road is winding and sloping.

You’ll also try different types of lines to make these buildings feel real—even when we’re just doing a quick travel sketch.

Finally, you’ll see how to use strong light and strong shadows to give the scene depth and  capture a particular moment in time.

I’ll share my photos for you to work with, or you’re welcome to try out these techniques on photos from your own travels!

• Introduction
• Project
• Supplies
• Five Key Concepts
• Pencil Sketch 1
• Fine Ink Lines 1
• Ink Drawing 1
• Brush Pen 1
• Watercolor 1
• Shadows 1
• Paint Pen 1
• Pencil Sketch 2
• Fine Ink Lines 2
• Ink Drawing 2
• Brush Pen 2
• Watercolor 2
• Final Thoughts