In this article I share the fun of Urban Sketching with permanent pen and then painting in the drawing with watercolors. This is sometimes called the technique of Pen and Wash. I also introduce the Funto Watercolor Travel Set, which would make a great gift for someone interested in exploring sketching or painting with no pressure!
Sketch and Wash of French buildings by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Some of the things you will learn from this workshop include:
the concept and elements of on-site urban sketching;
introduction to the Funto watercolor travel set;
alternatives to the items found in the Funto travel set;
my favorite permanent fineline markers for urban sketching;
simple watercolor wash and mixing techniques;
the importance of shadows in urban sketching and how to create them;
and more…
Urban Sketching and Watercolor Painting Workshop Video Replay
Below is the full video workshop of my Live painting session. The paints, surfaces and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:
0:00:00 - Intro To Urban Sketching
Below is the Instagram channel of Urban Sketching artist Becky Cao whom I spoke about during the show. I highly recommend her classes, some of which are geared toward beginner urban sketchers and others towards intermediate to advanced artists.
https://www.instagram.com/caobecky/
Feel free to ask me any follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
Reference Photos from France for Urban Sketching Workshop
Here are reference photos that I took in France, one of which was sketched and painted during the workshop. Feel free to use the photos for your personal enjoyment.
For the France photos above all rights are reserved, copyright 2007 Tristina Dietz Elmes. Please contact me to inquire if you want to use these images for any commercial purpose.
Funto watercolor travel set at work for an urban sketch.
Supplies List for Urban Sketching Workshop
Here are links to the supplies list for the papers, paints, mediums and accessories shown during the video. As a Blick Affiliate and Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Blick Art Materials or Amazon.
Book: Urban Watercolor Sketching by Felix Scheinberger Paperback (2014) - https://amzn.to/4ph6A4R
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Funto Travel Painting Set with 15 Watercolors, Water Brush, Collapsible Cup, Spray Bottle, Clip and Watercolor Paper Book - https://amzn.to/4ifr1fv
Viviva Colors Colorsheets Watercolor Pocket Pack Various Styles - https://amzn.to/4iqM9Qg
Viviva Metallic 15 Colors in a Nano Cork Palette - https://amzn.to/4p4sWGC
Sennelier Aqua-mini Watercolors Set of 8 - https://amzn.to/3XegZli
Kristy Rice Watercolor Travel Palette 12 Colors - https://amzn.to/4pkYPtW
Empty Watercolor Half Pans (48) with Magnetic Backing Sheets - https://amzn.to/4oSl5vz
Kristy Rice Paintcrush Empty Watercolor Palettes in Different Styles - https://amzn.to/4o9ZxJB
Winsor & Newton Fineliner Markers on Blick - https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101492004-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fwinsor-newton-fineliner%2F
Sakura Micron Pigma Black Permanent Marker Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/3MkPxQo
Pentel Aqua Water Brush Single with Medium Round Tip - https://amzn.to/3KdGtMz
Plastic Dropper Pipette 3ml Set of 15 - https://amzn.to/4ohqOtz
Ranger Mini Mister Sprayer Set of 3 - https://amzn.to/4oXoIAr
Clear Plastic 4x6in Photo Organizer Case Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/3Xb5mLZ
Winsor & Newton Professional Cold Press Watercolor Paper Wire Bound 100% Cotton 140lb 5x7in 15 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4p1f6on
US Art Supply Watercolor Paper Pad Wire Bound 140lb 5.5x8.5in 30 Sheets Each Set of 3 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PG1U0SA?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.2KXA587IB1GL4&linkCode=tr1&tag=dietzart-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.2KXA587IB1GL4_1763962717326
Pentalic Aqua Journal Watercolor Paper Book with Blue Cover 140lb 5x8in 48 Pages - https://amzn.to/4riXG8e
Canson XL Coldpress Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/488fvzr
Canson XL Coldpress Watercolor Paper Wire Bound 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3Xh1n0n
Jack Richeson 7-Well Small Flower Ceramic Mixing Palette - https://amzn.to/3LVuROW
Jack Richeson 7-Well Ceramic Mixing Palette with Cover - https://amzn.to/3JUsX0t
Jack Richeson 10-Well Plastic Mixing Palette with Cover - https://amzn.to/44uwYj0
Faber Castell Collapsible Tulip Edge Brush Holder Water Cup - https://amzn.to/3Pxxyon
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels 3 Double Rolls - https://amzn.to/3EPZhOW
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Note that most of the list of supplies above can be found on the Blick Art Materials website and shipping is generally free for orders of $69 or more. Check them out here: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101492004-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2F
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