OUR WORKSHOPS
Paint a Pub: Intro to Urban Sketching
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Description
Learn the art of urban sketching with Ian Fennelly! Whether you’re in a city, a town, or a foreign land, it’s the best way to see your surroundings in a whole new way.
One of our most popular instructors, Ian Fennelly will teach you how to work quickly from direct observation and challenge yourself by using a variety of different materials. Create a visual story of an iconic British pub, using a simple outline as an initial framework and adding personality through detail.
Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, learn step-by-step techniques that you can apply to any building, anywhere in the world! Ian will share how he brings the history of a location into his art.
Use a variety of drawing materials, including watercolors, markers, fineliner pens and more. The process will be broken down into several clear steps and you’ll complete a beautiful watercolor painting during the workshop!
Here’s What’s Included
Tina Folks, Patchogue, NY
“Ian presented a clear, foundational, step-by-step process while encouraging us to explore our personal style. I now feel confident and excited to do more urban sketching!”
Molly Barnes, Portland, OR
“Sketchbook Skool and Ian Fennelly are a dynamic duo that made learning a new style fun and easy!”
Peggy Portmann, Oberflachs, Switzerland
“Long before it was called Urban Sketching, I was sketching buildings and street scenes. Ian taught me new ways to look at my subject and helped me to perk up my drawings!”
Supplies
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- Winsor & Newton Watercolor Markers (variety of colors)
- Winsor & Newton Watercolor Tube Paints (variety of colors)
- Winsor & Newton Promarkers (black & grey)
- Winsor & Newton Sceptre Gold II Brush - Flat Wash, Short Handle, 1/2''
- Winsor & Newton Rigger Brush, 1 & 2
- Black Fineliner Pens
- Watercolor Block - 10'' x 14'', Hot Press, 140 lb
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Topics included
Urban Sketching Fundamentals
Using Markers
Noticing & Recording Details
Watercolors
Composition with Brush Pens
Instructor Art
About the Instructor
Ian Fennelly
Ian Fennelly is an artist and teacher working in the UK. Out of the studio and on location is where Ian feels most at home making art.