Urban Sketching Tools and Techniques
In this article, I show fun Urban Sketching techniques and tools for both on-the-go and in the studio sketching!
Urban sketched bottles of Hot Sauce with writing and drawing pencils, pens and brush pens by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes. This image was created from photos.
Below is the full video workshop of the live session. The drawing implements and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching!!! 😍
Notebook Sketch with Micron Pen and Water Soluble Crayons for color by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes. This image depicts the breezeway in the Royal Dane outside shopping area on the island of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. This sketch was done on-site and photos were taken, then color was added back at the studio.
Supplies List for Urban Sketching Projects
Here is the book I mentioned during the show as well as the supplies list for the sketching implements and accessories shown. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Book - Urban Watercolor Sketching by Felix Scheinberger - https://amzn.to/46Qiavg
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Sakura Micron Black Pens Plus Gelly Roll White Pen Manga Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/3ysK6bT
Sakura Micron Assorted Color Pens 05 Point Tip Set of 8 - https://amzn.to/3SVixyG
Uni Ball Signo 1mm Gel Pens Gold, Silver, White Set of 3 - https://amzn.to/4dvr43K
Sakura Pen-touch Calligraphy Gold Marker - https://amzn.to/4cs7DY9
Kuretake Zig Illustration Japanese Pen Set of 5 (Including a Black Brush Pen) - https://amzn.to/46RJCsm
Sennelier Ink Brush Pen Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/3WNocrX
Kuretake Black Brush Pen No22 - https://amzn.to/3XmaI82
Koh-I-Noor Progresso Woodless Color Pencils Set of 24 - https://amzn.to/3M8vIsm
Koh-I-Noor Progresso Woodless Color Pencils Set of 12 - https://amzn.to/3STIkHy
Derwent Watercolor Pencils Tin Set of 24 - https://amzn.to/3YQOpZd
Sakura Koi Field Sketch Kit Watercolor Set of 24 Colors (Including a Water Brush and Sponge) - https://amzn.to/3YOoEIS
Gansai Tambi Starry Colors Gold Tone Watercolor Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/4dsBcu8
Canson Montval Cold Press Watercolor Paper Spiral Bound Book 140lb 7x10in 20 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3YQK9J3
Canson XL Midweight Watercolor Paper Spiral Bound Book 90lb 5.5x8.5in 48 Sheets - https://amzn.to/46TyIm2
Strathmore Toned Tan Sketch Paper Spiral Bound Book 80lb 5.5x8.5in 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3M8wuFM
Princeton Velvetouch Mixed Media and Watercolor Brush Set of 4 - https://amzn.to/46P92XN
Plastic Droppers 3ml Set of 20 - https://amzn.to/3yRHfcs Wood Brush Rest Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/3xLr0gI
Heat Tool - https://amzn.to/4fpM4tW
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels - https://amzn.to/3Ur9rLA
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Notebook Sketch by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes of a metal Koi Fish Fountain in Charlotte Amalie on the island of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. This sketch was done on-site with a Sakura Micron Pen.
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