The Urban Sketchbook: Get Out, Walk, Observe, Draw, Lose Yourself, Create. This item is unavailable.The Urban Sketchbook: Get Out, Walk, Observe, Draw, Lose Yourself, Create

Sketching is an artistic form of expression that has been practiced by countless creative people since time immemorial. In the past, it was not considered "artwork" in itself, but an intimate look at the artist's surroundings that might be utilized to study, learn, and grow. The Urban Sketchbook discusses the philosophy behind sketching--and the social media phenomenon that has impacted sketchers around the world. Readers will discover:

• A short history of sketching, and the changing role of sketchers (are they reporters? artists? both?)
• Information on choosing materials and utilizing different techniques
• The keys to unlocking an intimate personal style
• How to develop an eye for capturing unique characteristics
• Tips on conveying the freshness and spontaneity of any location, and more

Artists, architects, designers, writers, and others will be able to use these skills to enhance their professional disciplines and document their everyday environments in exquisite detail.

"A budding artist or regular doodler may feel inspiration strike while perusing The Urban Sketchbook, in which illustrator Sergi C mara identifies social media as the force behind a rise in awareness of the long and influential history of sketching. Now that so many artists are posting their sketches and daily drawing exercises online, more people are getting inspired to pick up pen and paper and give it a try. C mara looks at sketching as both a journalistic practice and an art form. He explains popular drawing techniques-- with illustrations from actual artists' sketchbooks--while giving plenty of attention to different styles such as natural, realist, humorous and abstract. Though it is less of a straightforward how-to than some other drawing manuals, The Urban Sketchbook includes an educational overview of the available materials and other helpful tips to get creative juices flowing."
--BookPage