URBAN SKETCHING TIP: HOW TO CREATE IMPRESSIVE TEXTURES
Learn how to create impressive textures in your (urban) sketches: the general principles, the necessary tools and expert sketcher's tips!
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Julia Henze
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PAPER: THE MOST IMPORTANT SKETCHING INGREDIENT
A guide to choosing paper for urban sketching: watercolor, mixed-media, sketching, and marker paper.
Julia Henze
3 min read
GRAPHITE PENCILS: CHOOSING AND USING
Beginner-friendly guide to graphite pencils: how to choose graphite (lead) pencils for urban sketching. Key characteristics and uses.
Julia Henze
2 min read
COLORED PENCILS I USE IN MY (URBAN) SKETCHES
Colored pencils for urban sketches: what kind of pencils to use, how to choose and how to use. Read the posts or watch the video.
Julia Henze
2 min read
NEGATIVE SPACE IN URBAN SKETCHING: A QUICK TIP FOR IMPRESSIVE SKETCHES
As easy way to use negative space in your urban sketches. Leave parts of of your sketch white to bring out the most important objects!
Julia Henze
3 min read
SKETCHING FROM REFERENCE PHOTOS: A SIMPLE TRICK TO GET THE PROPORTIONS RIGHT
A simple technique for measuring and drawing proportions when using reference photos. Perfect for urban sketchers and amateur artists.
Julia Henze
1 min read
NEW YOUTUBE TUTORIAL: HOW TO DRAW A COMPLICATED COLUMN
In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw an ornamented column with a pencil and how to add shadows to it.
Julia Henze
5 min read
7 MORE GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVES FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
Gifts any sketcher and artist will love: markers, watercolor paper, pencil cases, books, viviva colorsheets, brush pens and inks.
Julia Henze
5 min read
WHY I LOVE DRAWING ON LOCATION: A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE ON URBAN SKETCHING
Aspects of urban sketching that many artists can relate to: challenges and rewards of sketching on location.
Julia Henze
3 min read
AN EASY METHOD TO CREATE A SENSE OF DEPTH IN YOUR DRAWINGS
Create depth in your urban sketches by fine-tuning four aspects of your drawing: contrast, color, size, and details. Tips for beginners.
Julia Henze
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HOW TO STORE GOUACHE ON A PALETTE: A GENIUS SOLUTION!
Tips on how to store gouache on Mijello foldable palette, which protects gouache from leaking and drying. Ideal for urban sketching and home
Julia Henze
5 min read
STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL: MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUES FOR URBAN SKETCHING
A tutorial on using metallic watercolors together with regular watercolors on black paper for unusual effects in urban sketching
Julia Henze
3 min read
CARAN D'ACHE LUMINANCE 6901: MY FAVORITE COLORS FOR SKETCHING
Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 pencils for sketching. Which colors do you need? Combine colored pencils with gouache for expressiveness
Julia Henze
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SKETCHING ON LOCATION: WHY AND HOW?
Sketching on location: tips and tools for beginners. The benefits of joining an urban sketching group. Useful resources for sketchers.
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