Urban Sketching - One Point Perspective Made Easy

Unlocking Perspective in Sketching & Drawing: A Practical Guide

Feeling intimidated by perspective in your sketches? This class demystifies perspective, making it accessible and enjoyable for artists of all levels. Learn to confidently capture realistic scenes with a focus on doing rather than endless theory.

What You'll Learn:

• Linear Perspective: Understand the fundamental principles of linear perspective to create depth and realism in your drawings.
• One-Point Perspective: Master one-point perspective for drawing scenes with a single vanishing point.
• Vanishing Point, Horizon Line & Perspective Lines: Learn the crucial elements of perspective and how they work together.
• Atmospheric Perspective: Discover how to use atmospheric perspective to create depth and mood in your sketches – often overlooked but essential!
• Scene Analysis & Breakdown: Develop the ability to analyze complex scenes and break them down into manageable perspective components.
• Simplifying Perspective: Learn techniques to simplify perspective without sacrificing realism.
• Breaking Up Perspective: Explore methods to add visual interest and complexity to your perspective drawings.
• Sketching Techniques: Practical, hands-on exercises to start sketching and build detail and emphasis.
• Color & Watercolor for Perspective: Discover how to use colors and watercolors to enhance your perspective drawings.

Who is this class for?

This class is designed for beginner to intermediate sketchers who want to overcome the fear of perspective and start creating compelling, realistic drawings. No prior experience is necessary!

About the Instructor:

Toby Urbansketch is a sketcher who embraces loose line work and vibrant colors to capture the world around him. He believes in the power of sketching and experimentation, prioritizing hands-on learning over extensive theory. Toby's approach is all about having fun and unlocking your creative potential.

Suggested Materials:

• Watercolour paper
• Pencil
• Ruler (for demonstration)
• Waterproof ink pen
• Watercolors (optional)
• iPad (optional - for demonstrations)
• Reference photo (optional - for sketching along)