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Every city holds more movement, contrast, and visual noise
than we can capture in a single sketch. Rather than trying to record
everything, we'll focus on a single point of clarity—a roofline cutting into the
sky, a building corner, or an architectural detail that can carry the story of
the scene.
From there, we'll simplify what we see by deciding what to
keep and what to leave out, turning complexity into a clear, intentional
composition. We'll begin with confident ink lines to establish structure, then
loosen up with expressive watercolor washes and controlled splatter techniques
that add atmosphere, energy, and spontaneity without losing clarity.
Control the structure. Release the chaos.
Recommended Workshop Supplies: Don't worry if your supplies differ slightly! This workshop focuses on observation and simplification while encouraging you to embrace your own unique creative expression. The following tools are what I use while urban sketching and will be using throughout the workshop:
- Sketchbook:
10" x 10" sketchbook with 100% cotton 300g cold press paper (The
Perfect Sketchbook from Etchr)
- Pencil
and eraser: .07 mechanical pencil with 2B lead
- Pen
and ink:
- Fountain
pens filled with Platinum Carbon Ink (fine and extra fine nibs from
Etchr, Sailor Fude De Mannen, and LAMY Safari for backups)
- Waterproof
fineliner pens (variety of tips from Micron, Faber Castell, and Etchr)
- White
Posca Paint Marker and Uni-Ball Signo White Gel Pen
- Watercolor
set: A mix of Winsor & Newton and Daniel Smith watercolors
- A
warm and cool version of each primary color (red, blue, yellow)
- One
of each of the secondary colors (orange, green, violet)
- A
selection of earth tones (sienna, umber)
- A
few grays
- Watercolor
brushes:
- A variety
of round brushes (No. 6, 8, and 10 Da Vinci Casaneo Travel Brushes)
- A mop
brush (No. 16 Escoda Último Evolution Travel Brush)
- A Dagger
brush (3/8" Rosemary & Co)
- Water
container
- Paper
towels