How to Draw Picturesque City Scenes in Color: Sketching the Urban World – Master Urban Sketching with Colored Pencils

Immerse yourself in the charm of Mediterranean-inspired cityscapes with “Sketching the Urban World.” This urban sketching handbook features 56 architectural illustrations, guiding you to master colored pencil techniques while capturing the essence of iconic buildings and urban environments. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this book offers a structured yet intuitive approach to drawing architecture and exploring perspective and depth.

Why Choose This Book?

• Iconic Cityscape Illustrations:
  • Practice with 56 detailed architectural drawings inspired by cities in Italy, Spain, Cuba, France, Peru, and more.
• Grey-Shade Templates for Precision:
  • Simplify your process with tonal guides that ensure proper placement, helping you focus on color, texture, and structural details.
• Mediterranean-Inspired Vibrancy:
  • Learn to apply complementary color harmonies and vibrant hues to bring life to your urban sketches.
• Versatile Creative Tool:
  • Use the pre-printed grid to transfer, enlarge, or adapt your sketches to other media, such as watercolor or mixed techniques.
• Intuitive Learning Approach:
  • Gain confidence in perspective drawing and colored pencil art without rigid step-by-step instructions, encouraging natural skill development.

What’s Inside:

• 56 step-by-step exercises showcasing Mediterranean-inspired cityscapes.
• Tools to enhance your understanding of perspective, tonal values, and architecture-specific strokes.
• Guidance for exploring urban sketching in colored pencil art and beyond.