Urban Sketching:
The Light and Its Main Rules
The cityscape is one of the most interesting genres in watercolor painting. After all, this is exactly what surrounds us. With all the many details – windows, buildings, cars, road signs, people – how can one not get confused in so many makes and elements? In this lesson we will figure it out.
This is the first lesson in a course that consists of three video tutorials. If you want to learn my understanding of the urban landscape - please start with this lesson.
And you should know - I personally love the cityscape! And I will gladly share my most important secrets with you.
Video Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes
Video Quality: Full HD 1920x1080
List of materials:
Paper: 100% cotton 300 gsm (140 pounds) Rough (Torchon) paper from Saunders, Arches, or Fabriano Artistico, size around 11 x 15 inches or 22 x 15 inches.
Brush:
Round paintbrush (or mop), squirrel, goat or equivalent (approximately #12). Chinese calligraphy brush (available in our online store) is highly recommended.
Strong hair flat brush, goat or synthetic. I will use 7-Line Flat goat brush (available in our online store). These brushes (5 or 7 lines) are highly recommended. Soft squirrel brushes are not recommended.
Paint:
I highly recommend Daniel Smith watercolor in tubes. In case of impossibility, you can use any other professional brand. Small sets for travel are NOT recommended.
For this course we need:
Quinacridone Sienna
Phthalo Green (BS)
Perylene Violet
Indigo
Cobalt Blue
Masking tape, any board to stretch paper on, and paper towels.
Photos for reference, clickable:
