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A group of artists documenting city life through on-location sketching, sharing techniques, and hosting regular meetups. An example of a timeline layout blog.

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The Five-Minute Sketch Challenge 29 May 2025 • 1 min read

Training your eye and hand to work faster and looser.
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Some of the best sketches happen under pressure. The Five-Minute Sketch Challenge is a favourite among our members — pick a scene, set a timer, and draw until the bell rings.

It forces you to focus on big shapes, strong lines, and the overall feeling rather than perfection. The more you practice, the more confident and fluid your line work becomes. And when you go back to a regular sketch pace, you’ll notice your speed and accuracy have improved.