How to Start Urban Sketching
Read about where you can go, what to look for, and the tools to bring with you so you can start urban sketching today.
Urban Sketching
I’m Saying Good Bye to My AirBnb Experience
After 5 years, I’ve decided to end my AirBnb Urban Sketching Experience. I have had so much fun teaching and learning. It’s hard to say good bye. I may offer private workshops in the future and I will update you on that here. Currently I am focusing on my watercolor series and commissions. You can […]
Sketch Chicago! My Urban Sketching AirBnb Experience is Back
Great news! I have just added some limited availability for my Urban Sketching Experience in the AirBnb calendar. Book today.
What’s inside my Urban Sketch kit
Early spring is when I usually start thinking about Urban Sketching outside again. No doubt this year will be different. For one, due to Covid-19, I have paused my Urban Sketching experience and I won’t be offering it at all this year. Below I’m sharing my sketch kit and how you can build your own. […]
Urban Sketching with Watercolors
Sketching with Watercolors on Location. Learn how to get started urban sketching your city and travels. I wanted to share these pages with you because my guests always love them and to help you get started sketching!
Sketching for Inspiration
What is Sketching? Sketching is a loose art form that can be done from practically anywhere with any supplies you’d like to use. Urban Sketching is done on location, usually outdoors but we’ve got some winters here in Chicago and we take it indoors. In sketching, rather than working towards the goal of creating a […]
Connecting with a Scene for a Watercolor Painting
It’s important to connect with your scene for your painting. I’ve found that loving your subject can inspire you, motivate you, and even energize you. Whether I’m working on a landscape or a portrait painting, framing the scene is my first step. I use my camera and sketchbook to capture the details and mood to reference later.
Giveaway – Premium Sketching Kit Upgrade
Sign up by August 14th for a chance to win this premium urban watercolor sketching kit. I have put together a premium kit for my AirBnb Urban Sketching Experience guests. It includes everything from our everyday kit along with some of my favorites, a Moleskine Watercolor Journal, and even more Daniel Smith Watercolors.