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9 GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVES FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS

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9 GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVES FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS

Art supplies make the best gifts, right? This post contains ideas that will definitely bring joy to any artist (and you). No matter how...

URBAN SKETCHING TIP: HOW TO CREATE IMPRESSIVE TEXTURES

Julia Henze

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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!

Julia Henze

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GRAPHITE PENCILS: CHOOSING AND USING

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

COLORED PENCILS I USE IN MY (URBAN) SKETCHES

Julia Henze

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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.

DRAWING EXERCISE FOR BEGINNERS: HOW TO DRAW LONG STRAIGHT LINES

Julia Henze

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DRAWING EXERCISE FOR BEGINNERS: HOW TO DRAW LONG STRAIGHT LINES

Learn to draw long beautiful lines with these simple exercises. Read the tips and watch the video. Improve your sketches now!

NEGATIVE SPACE IN URBAN SKETCHING: A QUICK TIP FOR IMPRESSIVE SKETCHES

Julia Henze

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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!

NEW YOUTUBE TUTORIAL: HOW TO DRAW A COMPLICATED COLUMN

Julia Henze

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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.

WHY I LOVE DRAWING ON LOCATION: A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE ON URBAN SKETCHING

Julia Henze

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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.

MAGICAL POWER OF TURQUOISE: HOW TO INTEGRATE BOLD COLORS INTO YOUR SKETCHES

Julia Henze

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MAGICAL POWER OF TURQUOISE: HOW TO INTEGRATE BOLD COLORS INTO YOUR SKETCHES

Practical tips for using turquoise in urban sketching: pre-made paints, markers, pencils; mixing your own colors. Inspiration and examples.

AN EASY METHOD TO CREATE A SENSE OF DEPTH IN YOUR DRAWINGS

Julia Henze

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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.

STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL: MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUES FOR URBAN SKETCHING

Julia Henze

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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

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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.

TUTORIAL: ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVE IN URBAN SKETCHING

Julia Henze

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TUTORIAL: ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVE IN URBAN SKETCHING

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use atmospheric perspective in your urban sketches to make them look livelier and more engaging.

Julia Henze

7 min read

GOUACHE COLORS FOR BEGINNERS

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

HOW TO CHOOSE COLORED PENCILS FOR SKETCHING

Julia Henze

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HOW TO CHOOSE COLORED PENCILS FOR SKETCHING

In this article, you will learn how to choose colored pencils for bright and vivid mixed-media sketching with gouache, watercolor or markers