Master Urban Sketching: A Complete Starter Guide

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TobySketchLoose - Artist and Urban Sketcher

Күн бұрын

Here is my urban sketching guide! In it we will cover:
- What is urban sketching
- Materials and supplies
- Perspective
- Line techniques
- Colour ideas
- Tackling details
- Getting outside
If you want a more in depth look at these skills, join me on SketchLoose.co.uk - you could start with my FREE course on www.sketchloose.co.uk/tendays
You can find key videos linked below.
Urban Sketching
• Urban Sketching for Be...
• Urban Sketching for Be...
• How To Paint The Perfe...
• Easy and Relaxing Urba...
Line and Wash
• How Easy Can Sketching...
• The Must-Try One-Line ...
• Watercolour and Ink Sk...
Drawing Skills
• How to Draw Anything -...
• How to Draw Perspectiv...
• How to Draw and Sketch...
• Pen and Ink Sketching ...
• Learn to Draw GUARANTE...
• Accurate Proportions i...
Drawing People
• URBAN SKETCHING PEOPLE...
• Learn How to Doodle Sk...
Sketching Outside
• Urban Sketching Outsid...
• How to Sketch on Locat...
Supplies
• URBAN SKETCHING KIT - ...
• My MUST HAVE Ink and W...
• LAMY Safari Fountain P...
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 What is urban sketching?
01:59 Materials
03:48 Line weight
07:25 Perspective
13:48 Don't copy
16:44 Windows
20:03 Walls
22:17 Chimneys
24:51 People
27:06 Trees
31:50 Colours
32:41 Key Messages
34:27 Ink Washes
35:15 Basic markers
36:28 Watercolours
38:16 Watercolour pencils
39:09 Getting outside
42:01 Final thoughts

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@foractivedogs9168 11 күн бұрын

This is fantastic, Toby! A great summary of your artistic style and the great tips and tricks and advice you give in your courses. hey everyone! Sign up for Toby's courses - they are great!!!

@TobySketchLoose Күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@patrickgenereux1084 12 күн бұрын

Toby is a leader in the world of art in encouraging folks up to be themselves and enjoy the creative process outside the confines of what others think. His instructions are the basic skills that are helpful to all artists without making them weighty. I tell people just pick up a pencil and sketch/doodle away. The more one draws the more one might be curious about improving skills, etc. If not, so what. There is a healing and spiritual dimension to being creative no matter what your medium. Toby exudes that quality in his approach to art. He is a blessing.

@lizohagan8233 12 күн бұрын

Thank you Toby for mentioning that urban art indoors is still urban art! I have limited mobility and cannot walk very far. Sitting outdoors would also be difficult. However your approach to art has completely changed how I feel about creating art. I have the freedom to be myself and have fun! I am really enjoying your Sketch Loose courses. I am now on the 3rd course, which is excellent, as were the previous two. Thank you for this brilliant video.

@shawhit8155 12 күн бұрын

Toby, well done. This is amazing. Thank you! +1 for the inclusive notes at the beginning. For those new to Toby's work, cannot recommend highly enough. His skillshare courses are definitely worth it. Enjoy!

@Carboose 11 күн бұрын

You Sir, are an absolute legend for creating and sharing this publicly! Gatekeeping is not the answer. Thank you very much!

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@jeanneaguirre6980 12 күн бұрын

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT ! Thank you SO much! Your 10 Days of Sketching Loose opened up a whole new world for me about a year ago & I've learned so much from your channel since then. This is the Best-Ever guide to overcoming fear of 'not being born an Artist' and learning basic techniques that can be used immediately and make anyone happy. Your joyful approach is the best of all. Thank you for your channel-- it's changed my life with art !

@williamlang175 12 күн бұрын

"Recreate the world in your vision". I love that! Really enjoyed this video!

@Mehimehi26 6 сағат бұрын

Yesss!! you are the reason i started sketch.. you encourage others and no need judgement or validation..

@vivienneadamson2307 12 күн бұрын

Toby this was an amazingly informative tutorial that I have looked for someone to break down for ages. I love drawing and painting shop fronts and houses but am very new to this type of drawing and painting. Your tutorial has given me the insight I needed to keep persevering. Thankyou x🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@heatherburston673 11 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed this recap into your techniques and philosophy having been following you for a while now. Love your positivity and your encouragement to do it and enjoy it. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. 🙂

@TobySketchLoose Күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@Valerie-ut2dk 11 күн бұрын

Oh my, a bit like drinking from a firehose! So much wonderful information. Will have to re-view it in bits and pieces as I tackle each item you addressed. Thank you for this.

@TobySketchLoose Күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@barbaraa.8889 12 күн бұрын

"Recreate the world in your vision"🤩 Such an encouraging video!

@AnnQuarles 12 күн бұрын

Toby, a great overview and reminder. Even though i've taken your courses, this is a great reminder for when I feel like I've lost my way! You have a way of pulling one back to the enjoyment of sketching. thanks

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@user-py6li8bm8b 12 күн бұрын

Toby, this is Excellent! Amazing teaching, sketching, and explaining. I'm not quite finished, but this is THE BEST! Thanks

@JoAnneSmith-di8ok 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for all of these tips. This is worth looking at a couple more times. The more I sketch, the looser I get. I think it also makes a difference if you are in the zone or not. If I am in the zone, I find, I can "Just do it".

@TobySketchLoose Күн бұрын

Yes very true!

@AdeleReece-xp1fz 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for all your time, expertise and positivity making these fantastic videos for us beginners. This was so comprehensive. 😎😁

@eliengroot8115 12 күн бұрын

Thank you - I feel braver now

@ilkkakoskimies2210 12 күн бұрын

Just do Toby’s free course and be surprised of what you can do! :)

@user-nd6hf7lv9u 12 күн бұрын

This is a great video lesson. Thanks so very much!!

@blue.orchid.coaching 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great lessons Toby! You are a gift to we the newbies. Great content and pace.

@TobySketchLoose Күн бұрын

Thank you!

@UJB123 12 күн бұрын

Perspective is taught widely throughout the world .... in Geometry class. Not many pay attention in that class; too many protractors and rulers.😢 However, a good trick is to grab some isometric paper and use that for basic perspective practice. Or print a few pages of isometric paper off your 'puter. Right on the money again, Toby.👍

@FrancesFraser-wl1je 12 күн бұрын

Thank you Toby. Reminding us of all the little basics and making it look so easy and enjoyable is definitely your forte

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@ashleyking8442 9 күн бұрын

Toby, thank you for sharing your amazing talent. Not only are you an inspiration, you are also a fantastic teacher.

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@carolineharris1358 11 күн бұрын

Toby, you are a natural teacher!! Your patience and kindness spurs me on my artistic journey and you have opened up my eyes to this amazing art form. I encourage anyone to take your courses, you won't be disappointed!! Thank you for your time and hard work!

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@hpottstock 11 күн бұрын

Great video, Toby! probably one of my favourites in a long time. Loved the format, but it is understandable that 40+ min videos don't come often! Cheers.

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@kirstynewbery8012 11 күн бұрын

This is a great video! So many one liners that refresh my understanding, a great teaser for all your lessons. I'm watching it this morning before I head out ironically to an urban sketching impromptu gathering which I organised. I also prescribe to the "no rules in art". But it's about posting your work online that rule applies. Love your work Toby!

@debrarozin9940 11 күн бұрын

I have watched many of your videos. This is a really nice, one stop shop for intro to Urban Sketching. Well done!

@TobySketchLoose Күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@annipetratos9401 9 күн бұрын

Whoops nearly missed this video. What a loss that would have been. Toby's is the only channel I tick 'like' before I see the content. Always excellent and uplifting

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for that

@evaellis4644 12 күн бұрын

Toby, this was amazing!! And that’s coming from someone who has taken a lot of your courses. I loved the summary of your techniques and thoughts. It was very carefully done. Thanks!!

@rebirthyourbookwritingretr8978 12 күн бұрын

Such a great step-by-step and totally what I need right now!

@athenaparrish7825 12 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for all your info and the willingness to share 😉

@mixedmedialife7916 12 күн бұрын

Toby this is a mini masterclass! I'm abt 3/4 of the way through but want to comment before I forget it all! Great idea at 3:10 to use a cutting mat as a support (I have a smaller one too). I appreciated "the tangle of light and dark" re shading. And great idea to fill pages with doors 🚪 and windows for practice and also reference. Love your "scratchy" people too. I tried to buy you a coffee as a token of this new urban sketcher's appreciation for your great content😊. Hope it worked.

@dennisdolan7250 12 күн бұрын

More, please!

@Amberchiclets 12 күн бұрын

What a wonderful video. TY so much. The way you explain and demo perspective is just brilliant!

@Anna_Amoroso 11 күн бұрын

Wow wow wow! Beautiful video, I really loved it!!! I agree with everything you said and love your philosophy on watercolour and urban sketching! And wow those gorgeous painting you showed us!❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing this video Toby!😃😃

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@VideosLanas 12 күн бұрын

All inclusive and encouraging as well.

@harrietbissette 10 күн бұрын

Such a GREAT video Toby!! Thank you for impressing the notion to create our version of a scene and to not try and replicate an image!!!! I have to remind myself of this constantly!!! I appreciate ALL of your efforts that go into your videos!! It shows!!! 😊

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

Any time!

@Joanne217 11 күн бұрын

A joy to listen to and to watch👌

@TerriChannel 12 күн бұрын

Thank you, Toby, for this video!

@MaryMartin-qo5gk 12 күн бұрын

As always, I enjoyed your video. You make it look so easy not to mention a lot of fun. Your tips and tricks have been a big help to me, so thank you once again. 😎

@staceycampbell8110 12 күн бұрын

Extremely useful video! Loved it!

@valeriegehling4358 12 күн бұрын

Really fun video, it gave many tips & cheer ups, fun to watch & useful. I started out trying to draw with you but your speeding film made it impossible but, I did sketch some & it definitely gave me ideas. Think the tips our art is for us & mustn’t be exact in every way are useful. Enjoy was your message & I do, even if it’s not all 100%. Thanks

@elshivers5836 12 күн бұрын

Your videos are always a great way to start my day. Lots of good reminders here. Thank you!

@petesuchon7340 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. You've given me the courage to actually start sketching.

@TobySketchLoose 6 күн бұрын

You can do it!

@rossanaamendolla2300 12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much I really enjoy it and learned a lot, I have seen many of your videos and always make me get my pen out and give it a go. You have been an agent for my sketching journey I can thank you enough

@Luis-df5fx 11 күн бұрын

gracias por este video y gracias por tu esfuerzo y dedicacion , tengo 70 años y tu me haz motivado a dibujar y lo mas interesante a divertirme dibujando . Gracias de corazon .

@TobySketchLoose Күн бұрын

@DerickSingleton-df4vo 12 күн бұрын

Toby, I love your channel and you have inspired me to fill my sketchbooks, finally! I recently came across a picture of Belem Tower, Lisbon Portugal. it is beautiful and would love to see how you sketch it if you haven't already. Thank you for such a great channel and all of your hard work! Derick from Tennessee!

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

That is awesome!

@craftykat 12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I'm going to have to watch it again and sketch along. I did buy the Mala case and I really like it. I'm still a newbie and find my favorite place is in my car, parked somewhere pretty. I bought a steering wheel tray for 10 dollars on amazon and keep my water cup in the cup holder. I have a comfy seat and my radio has music if I like, lol.

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@richardsorge- 2 күн бұрын

I think I am a total disaster and I am only able to draw with ruler and square, but I'll try to follow Your advice and let lines go free and color flow. You are fan-tas-tic at inspiring people. Thank You !

@TobySketchLoose 2 күн бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@GinaMarieVPhotography 8 күн бұрын

Your lessons inspire me to go recreate all that I see in my style, thank you! 🙏🏽🙌🏽

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

I'm so glad!

@tonigatland157 10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Toby. I love how you present your ideas with such enthusiasm and joy. Always lots of information to take away from a very entertaining video.

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@lizwildecoaching 10 күн бұрын

Such a great video Toby. Thank you so much for your generosity. You have such a light, infectious style that always leaves me feeling "I can do this" which can only be a good thing!

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

You are so welcome

@joeg.4117 9 күн бұрын

This is masterful and inspiring! Let's go sketch!

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

Awesome 😎

@sudeepmukherjee4430 9 күн бұрын

It is mesmerising to see you draw with such consummate ease!!! Hats off! Many many thanks for such a detailed vlog! I will watch it again and try to draw along. Tried to draw a tree (no where near yours), but my daughter liked it!

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

Well done!

@marianneosmark1642 12 күн бұрын

I love your style!

@TobySketchLoose 12 күн бұрын

Join my FREE course on www.sketchloose.co.uk/tendays for more in depth sketching techniques.

@sueheller 7 күн бұрын

It's so brilliant of you to share your knowledge and expertise with us. Thank you.

@TobySketchLoose 6 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@maryahrens5187 11 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. Found it contained a little bit of everything. Thank you so much.

@TobySketchLoose Күн бұрын

No worries!

@TombstoneSteel 11 күн бұрын

This was great, thank you!

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@grahamcolley9595 12 күн бұрын

Great inspiring video, thank you

@hanniejans3439 9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this video (and all the others I'm about to watch). I'm just starting to sketch and I am very excited to learn. This video has learned me so much about not having to sketch perfectly, drawing loosely, paying attention to forms and in particular about perspective (I never learned about this much at school). Kind regards from the Netherlands

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@ceeskraaijeveld8360 11 күн бұрын

Thank you Toby, so inspiring!!

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@terrysullivan9915 12 күн бұрын

Ty for the tips 😊

@jeanneratzlaff2640 10 күн бұрын

Thank you, Toby. Another inspiring and practical video. I enjoy you and your way of presenting your examples and ideas. Your way of drawing and using water colors appeals to me, and seems to go with what makes me happy in drawing and applying color. I do not think my drawings are 'brilliant' but I DO immensely - and passionately :-) -enjoy drawing and learning. Thanks!

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@binder098 12 күн бұрын

good job toby, i will watch the perspective video

@TobySketchLoose Күн бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@jacquiebeads9649 4 күн бұрын

Thank you again Toby. This is another awesome video filled with great information and tips. I really appreciate the effort you have gone to in producing this.

@TobySketchLoose 4 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dennisdolan7250 12 күн бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@gaylelalich6347 9 күн бұрын

Fantastic video, Toby! Thank you.

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@simonhughes3871 8 күн бұрын

Thanks you - excellent

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

You are welcome!

@moo-jinpyon1778 10 күн бұрын

감사합니다.

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

Thankyou so much ☺️

@juliagonzalez8978 7 күн бұрын

I love your lessons. Thank you so much 🎉!!

@TobySketchLoose 5 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@cecil6878 10 күн бұрын

Well done!

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

Ta!

@mixedmedialife7916 12 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@TobySketchLoose 12 күн бұрын

Thanks you so much 💞

@barbaraamgwerd 9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I love your style🙏❤️

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@heatherpagefiberfreak4230 9 күн бұрын

This video has inspired me so much! Thank you!

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@hayebina 9 күн бұрын

Thank you for all the info:) I love your sketching style.

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@andreaneale3774 8 күн бұрын

This was great and so informative, thankyou

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@der5799 10 күн бұрын

A super video Toby! Very enjoyable, informative and encouraging. Your courses too are great too. Keep it up. :-)

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

Thankyou!!

@sianatkinson9311 12 күн бұрын

Great video yet again. What is the ring binder paper you are using, can't find a reference in your supplies link. Thanks.

@Mousyfox 11 күн бұрын

Thanks Toby, you make it look so easy. Personally I find it frustrating at times. I guess I lack your confidence only have been sketching for four months. For me it's a case of take time and keep practicing, which is like taking the medicine. I'd like to draw like you, but it doesn't seem to be happening just yet. I'll just keep on with the Skillshare courses. I could do with something on how to overcome nerves and shaking, so if you have any ideas, I'd be very interested. Thanks, NDC.

@TobySketchLoose 3 күн бұрын

Frustration is far from uncommon, just try to enjoy the prices and not concern yourself with the result

@nellielodders785 8 күн бұрын

Bedankt

@TobySketchLoose 8 күн бұрын

Wow thankyou!

@nellielodders785 8 күн бұрын

You’re welcome. Your films are, to be honest, worth much more but this is what I can share at the moment. Thank you for your contents everything again.

@niksiever3135 11 күн бұрын

Hi Toby, thanks for the great video. What sketchbook did you use in this one please?

@TobySketchLoose Күн бұрын

Hahnemuhle I think

@izzyg8316 5 күн бұрын

Hope you don't mind me asking but what's the nib size of your fountain pen?

@TobySketchLoose 5 күн бұрын

Extra fine, or ultra extra fine

@izzyg8316 4 күн бұрын

@TobySketchLoose Thanks! I had no idea they made nibs finer than Extra Fine. That's crazy. 😲

@jackiegagne2625 12 күн бұрын

Thank you Toby. But, fyi - there are far too many adverts (there were 6 'breaks' with 2 ads each in your vid), interrupting the flow and in mid speech. So was very distracting.