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Urban Sketching in a French Village: With Ink and Watercolor

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Overview

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!

Syllabus

  • 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

Taught by

Amy Stewart

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