The Art of Urban Sketching is both a comprehensive guide and a showcase of location drawings by artists around the world who draw the cities where they live and travel. Authored by the founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers (www.urbansketchers.org), this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and how it is being practiced today. With profiles of leading practitioners and discussions of the benefits of working in this art form, this inspiring book shows how one can participate and experience this creative outlet through modern-day social networks and online activity. You'll find more than 600 beautiful, contemporary illustrations, as well as artists' profiles and extended captions where these urban sketchers share their stories, how they work, sketching tips, and the tools behind each drawing. With sketches and observations from more than 50 cities in more than 30 countries, The Art of Urban Sketching offers a visually arresting, storytelling take on urban life from different cultures and artistic styles, as well as insight into various drawing techniques and mediums.

Pete Scully is a local artist, originally from London, who has been the official Davis correspondent for Urban Sketchers since 2008.  His work has been featured at the Davis Public Library and he recently had his first solo exhibition at the Pence Gallery.  Pete organizes a monthly SketchCrawl around Davis.  He is featured in The Art of Urban Sketching.

The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World (Paperback)

By Gabriel Campanario

ISBN-13: 9781592537259
Availability: Special Order - Subject to Availability
Published: Quarry Books, 2/2012

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