Urban Sketching: Create Expressive Cityscapes
A course by eleanor doughty , Illustrator
Learn to create a lively and dynamic illustration of an urban scene using pencil, ink, marker, and watercolor to capture its mood and energy
Learn to create a lively and dynamic illustration of an urban scene using pencil, ink, marker, and watercolor to capture its mood and energy
Each cityscape encapsulates a fleeting moment in time. From the silhouetted skyline to the bustling crowd, everything changes by the second, and sketching on location is a chance to immortalize it all on paper. Illustrator Eleanor Doughty embraced this opportunity and found her niche as an urban sketcher. Her drawings, which have been featured in publications like VICE, offer expressive portrayals of the hidden gems she uncovers during her travels.
In this online course, take your urban sketching to the next level by experimenting with mixed media. Hit the streets and illustrate a spot that inspires you, applying an intuitive approach to create evocative depictions that capture the essence and movement of a city. Invite the world to view a scene through your eyes with immersive works of art.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 27 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (112)
- 4,327 students
- 16 lessons (2h 7m)
- 27 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an expressive illustration of an urban scene using mixed media.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to take their urban sketching practice to the next level.
Requirements and materials
Solid drawing skills and familiarity with watercolor are necessary.
As for materials, you need a sketchbook, a small watercolor set, and brushes, as well as any assortment of water-soluble and permanent pens, pencils, or markers.
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A course by eleanor doughty
Eleanor Doughty is an illustrator, painter, and teacher who specializes in urban sketching. After exploring the creative world while growing up near Washington DC, she studied communication arts with a focus on illustration at Virginia Commonwealth University, which led to collaborations in the editorial field. Combining her love for travel and drawing, she discovered her niche as a freelance location illustrator.
Using mixed media to create expressive sketches of urban scenes, Eleanor embraces a gestural approach to convey the vibe and energy of a place whimsically and authentically. She has collaborated with magazines and newspapers such as VICE, The Seattle Times, Lion’s Roar, and The Boston Globe, as well as companies like Hilton Hotels, Penguin Random House, and Kroger.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Basics of Drawing on Location and Water-Based Media
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Finding a Location
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The Materials
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Watercolor Techniques
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How to Use Water-Soluble Materials
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Composition and Intuitive Perspective
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U3
Building the Foundation
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Rough Sketch
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Gestural Watercolor
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A Solid Foreground
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Color Linework and Details
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U4
Water-Soluble Details and Movement
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Adding Movement with Water-Soluble Ink
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Drawing in the Finishing Touches
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Perfecting with Watercolor and Details in White
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U5
Sharing Locally and Globally
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Documenting Your Drawing
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Sharing the Project
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FP
Final project
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Urban Sketching: Create Expressive Cityscapes
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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khgon2
Plus이 과정을 통하여 작가가 어떻게 레이어를 구성하는지 잘 알 수 있었습니다.
배운 것을 나의 작업에도 적용해 보면, 재미 있을것 같다는 생각을 하였습니다.
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ar_did
PlusCurso bien organizado en módulos con un objetivo claro y alcanzable. También incluye consejos prácticos que no he visto en otros cursos. Lo recomiendo!
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marloessonsma
PlusI loved this course. The step by step approach, the mixed media and learning about techniques of composition and simplifying. Thank you Eleanor!
rocio.bravo.ramirez
Curso muy interesante y práctico, con buenos ejercicios y explicaciones de las técnicas, me ha gustado mucho!!
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monicamandikova
I absolutely loved this course and highly recommend it - clear step by step explanations, suitable for a beginner, which make the creation of the final project easy and fun :)