Three Point Perspective Made Easy for Urban Sketchers

Unlock Your Sketching Potential: Master Perspective with Ink & Watercolour

Ready to elevate your urban sketching and art? This class dives deep into the world of perspective, empowering you to create captivating and engaging sketches. Whether you're an artist or an aspiring urban sketcher, learn techniques to bring your drawings to life!

This hands-on sketching practice focuses on understanding and applying three-point perspective and vertical perspective to your artwork. Discover a technique that will unlock a whole new range of sketching opportunities.

What You'll Learn:

• Perspective Fundamentals: Understand key concepts like vanishing points, the horizon line, and perspective lines.
• Three-Point Perspective: Learn how to effectively utilize three-point perspective to create dynamic and realistic drawings.
• Vertical Perspective: Discover the power of vertical perspective in adding depth and realism to your sketches.
• Simplifying Perspective: Master techniques for simplifying complex scenes and focusing on essential elements.
• Flexible Approach: Develop a flexible approach to perspective that adapts to various subjects and compositions.
• Structural Sketching: Learn how to use a pencil sketch to establish the key structure of your artwork.
• Pen & Ink Techniques: Build on your pencil sketch with confident pen lines to add definition and certainty.
• Watercolour Integration: Explore how watercolors can enhance and reinforce your perspective in your sketches.

About the Instructor:

Toby, also known as Toby Urbansketch, creates vibrant sketches of everyday life using loose line work and bold colours. He believes in the power of sketching as an experience – experimentation and enjoyment are key! This class blends essential theory with practical application, allowing you to learn by doing.

Suggested Supplies:

While not strict, these supplies will enhance your learning:

• Watercolour Paper: Ideal for watercolour techniques.
• Mechanical Pencil: For precise sketching.
• Waterproof Fine Liner Pens (2): For confident line work.
• Watercolour Set: To add colour and depth.
• A5 Sketchbook (Cartridge Paper): For demonstrations and practice.

(iPad demonstrations will also be included, but are optional. You can also print reference photos for sketching along.)

Skill Level:

This class is designed for intermediate sketchers. A basic understanding of perspective is helpful, but not required. We will review key concepts to ensure everyone starts on the same footing.

Audio Credits: Apero Hour by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 License – http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/