Urban Sketch Collective
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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Urban Sketch Collective
A group of artists documenting city life through on-location sketching, sharing techniques, and hosting regular meetups.
An example of a timeline layout blog.
Articles
August 2025
Capturing the Morning Rush: Quick Sketch Tips for Busy Streets
A peek inside the kits our members carry on every sketch outing.
Public
05 Aug 2025
· 1 min
July 2025
Why We Love Sketching in Cafés
The perfect setting for quiet observation and sketching on location.
Public
28 Jul 2025
· 1 min
From Sketch to Studio: Turning Field Drawings into Finished Pieces
Using urban sketches as the foundation for more polished art.
Public
15 Jul 2025
· 1 min
Urban Sketching Gear: What’s in Our Bags?
How to sketch fast-moving city life without losing the essence of the scene.
Public
15 Jul 2025
· 1 min
June 2025
Sketch Crawl: The Art of Drawing Together
How group sketching events inspire creativity and skill-sharing.
Public
30 Jun 2025
· 1 min
Rainy Day Sketching: Finding Beauty in Grey Skies
Turning drizzly weather into an atmospheric advantage.
Public
15 Jun 2025
· 1 min
May 2025
The Five-Minute Sketch Challenge
Training your eye and hand to work faster and looser.
Public
29 May 2025
· 1 min
Historic Buildings: Capturing Character in Brick and Stone
Tips for sketching architecture that tells a story.
Public
10 May 2025
· 1 min
April 2025
Night Sketching: Light, Shadow, and Neon Glow
Exploring the unique atmosphere of cities after dark.
Public
25 Apr 2025
· 1 min
March 2025
Why We Sketch: The Joy of Seeing the World Slowly
A reflection on the deeper reasons we put pen to paper.
Public
20 Mar 2025
· 1 min