The Complete Urban Sketching Companion: Essential Concepts and Techniques from Handbooks--Architecture Cityscapes, Understanding Perspective, People Motion, Working with Color in Bloomington, MN

Draw the exciting elements of your world with confidence using the tips, techniques, and ideas in
The Complete Urban Sketching Companion
. Packed with information and visual inspiration on sketching architecture, cityscapes, people, and motion, plus lessons on perspective and adding color, this collection will have you filling sketchbook after sketchbook with compelling artwork.
The popularity of the
urban sketching movement
has grown worldwide, and it’s easy to see why.
Sketching on the go
is exciting, rewarding, and creatively satisfying. With so many choices of what to sketch and how to sketch it, you need a
companion
to offer
valuable insights
,
enlightening tips
, and tons of
ideas and inspiration
.
is that helpful guide to take along on your next overseas adventure, or to your favorite café around the corner.
This book includes
key drawing techniques and strategies
from four books in the Urban Sketching Handbook series:
Understanding Perspective
Working with Color
Architecture and Cityscapes
, and
People and Motion
. Learn how to draw
unique buildings
urban landscapes
lively street scenes
, incorporating interesting elements and
striking color and lighting
. Get tips on sketching with
accurate perspective
with easy methods and great examples to guide you along. Discover ways to
capture motion
, whether it’s a group of dancers or commuters on the move. Become
confident in adding color
to artwork by learning about different mediums and
color mixing techniques
In
you’ll also find:
Simple
tools and materials
to get started
Ways to build a
well-composed scene
Techniques for drawing urban environments to scale
How to construct a
sketch in layers
Tips for rendering different types of perspective
Strategies for creating
dramatic shadows
How to include a range of
color values
to create depth
Ideas for interpreting
movement and gesture
Methods for drawing individuals and crowds
Get started on your urban sketching adventures today, and start capturing life.