Creating Urban Sketch of an Old French City

🎨 Creating Urban Sketches of an Old French City with Irena Spector

🚀 Course Headline: "How to Make an Urban Sketch Using Watercolors and Watercolor Pencils"

👀 About the Course: In this dynamic course, Irena Spector will guide you through her unique approach to urban sketching using the delicate nuances of watercolor and the precision of watercolor pencils. Say goodbye to rigid planning and embrace the spontaneous and impressionistic style that allows the watercolor to paint itself, resulting in a loose, lively sketch. Irena's method is perfect for artists who wish to incorporate human figures into their urban scenes, even without extensive figure-drawing experience.

📸 Learning with References: Throughout the course, you'll learn how to use reference photos effectively, which you can also apply when painting en plein air. Irena will share her experiences and a series of sketches she created during her visit to Lyon, a captivating French city. She emphasizes the importance of interpreting your references rather than making an exact replica, focusing on those details that first caught your eye, whether it's a burst of color or a compelling graphical element.

🌆 Key Features of the Course:

• Exploring References: Identify the key features in your reference that sparked your interest.
• Spontaneous Washes: Begin with free and wet washes to conquer the intimidating blank page and select a limited palette to guide your colorscheme.
• Drawing Silhouettes & Details: Add the outline of shapes and the intricate details that give life to your sketch.
• Big Wash Techniques: Use larger washes, mixing the same color from earlier to enhance the cohesion of your painting.
• Detailing for Impact: Finally, add the finishing touches, strategically placing details to attract the viewer's attention and highlight the most compelling aspects of your urban sketch.

🖌️ Course Highlights:

• Step-by-Step Guidance: Learn at your own pace with Irena's step-by-step approach, tailored for artists of all levels.
• Inspiring Examples: Be inspired by Irena's own sketches of Lyon, showcasing the techniques discussed in the course.
• Versatile Techniques: Apply these methods to any city you choose, transforming your vision into a series of beautiful urban sketches.

🌍 Your Urban Sketching Journey: By the end of this course, you'll have the tools and confidence to create your own captivating series of urban sketches. Whether it's the winding streets of Paris, the vibrant markets of Marrakech, or the charming alleyways of Kyoto, you'll be equipped to capture the essence of cities around the globe with watercolor and pencil.

Join Irena Spector on this artistic adventure and let your creativity flow as you transform your observations into stunning urban sketches. Bon voyage, artist! ✏️🎨✨

We hope this course not only educates but also inspires you to continue exploring the beautiful world of urban sketching. Happy painting, and we can't wait to see what you create! 💫