Learn how to create impressive textures in your (urban) sketches: the general principles, the necessary tools and expert sketcher's tips!

A guide to choosing paper for urban sketching: watercolor, mixed-media, sketching, and marker paper.

Beginner-friendly guide to graphite pencils: how to choose graphite (lead) pencils for urban sketching. Key characteristics and uses.

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.

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!

A simple technique for measuring and drawing proportions when using reference photos. Perfect for urban sketchers and amateur artists.

Gifts any sketcher and artist will love: markers, watercolor paper, pencil cases, books, viviva colorsheets, brush pens and inks.

All the supplies you need to start drawing with ink: paper, nibs and nib holders, brushes, black and colored inks.

How to use a colorless blender marker correctly to create smooth gradients and new colors. Tips from an experienced sketcher.

A thumbnail sketch is a small rough drawing that can help you plan the composition and color scheme of your sketch and prevent mistakes.

Tips for artists on how to beat procrastination and resistance without digging deep into psychology. Easy steps to regular art practice.

All you need to know about watercolor paper: textures, materials used, manufacturing methods, formats and sizes. Beginner-firendly guide.

Aspects of urban sketching that many artists can relate to: challenges and rewards of sketching on location.

Create depth in your urban sketches by fine-tuning four aspects of your drawing: contrast, color, size, and details. Tips for beginners.

A tutorial on using metallic watercolors together with regular watercolors on black paper for unusual effects in urban sketching

Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 pencils for sketching. Which colors do you need? Combine colored pencils with gouache for expressiveness

Sketching on location: tips and tools for beginners. The benefits of joining an urban sketching group. Useful resources for sketchers.

This article explains how to mix greens with watercolors, when and how to use pre-made greens, and how to use greenery in urban sketching.

Learn how two choose gouache paints, and what colors to buy for your urban sketching needs. Learn the basics of color mixing.

Learn how to blend alcohol-based markers properly (a step-by-step instruction and tips).