Urban Sketching with Water Soluble Supplies

It Have you tried Urban Sketching?   I never did, although I’ve always been interested in it.  Every time I browse art books, I often gravitate to the books showcasing urban sketches.  I like that they are generally quick sketches filled in with washes of color.  They are imperfect and loosely drawn.   Or at least most of what I’ve seen is.

Living in Seattle, I’m close to many iconic locations.  From the waterfront to the space needle, it is pretty easy to find something to sketch.  Many of my friends and past co-workers work at Starbucks and I am no stranger to stopping at the Starbucks Reserve at HQ on the weekends.   It’s only a few minutes down the road and it’s a few blocks from several of the art stores I patronize.

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