Blog | Julia Henze

URBAN SKETCHING TIP: HOW TO CREATE IMPRESSIVE TEXTURES

Learn how to create impressive textures in your (urban) sketches: the general principles, the necessary tools and expert sketcher's tips!

PAPER: THE MOST IMPORTANT SKETCHING INGREDIENT

A guide to choosing paper for urban sketching: watercolor, mixed-media, sketching, and marker paper.

GRAPHITE PENCILS: CHOOSING AND USING

Beginner-friendly guide to graphite pencils: how to choose graphite (lead) pencils for urban sketching. Key characteristics and uses.

COLORED PENCILS I USE IN MY (URBAN) SKETCHES

Colored pencils for urban sketches: what kind of pencils to use, how to choose and how to use. Read the posts or watch the video.

DRAWING EXERCISE FOR BEGINNERS: HOW TO DRAW LONG STRAIGHT LINES

Learn to draw long beautiful lines with these simple exercises. Read the tips and watch the video. Improve your sketches now!

NEGATIVE SPACE IN URBAN SKETCHING: A QUICK TIP FOR IMPRESSIVE SKETCHES

As easy way to use negative space in your urban sketches. Leave parts of of your sketch white to bring out the most important objects!

SKETCHING FROM REFERENCE PHOTOS: A SIMPLE TRICK TO GET THE PROPORTIONS RIGHT

A simple technique for measuring and drawing proportions when using reference photos. Perfect for urban sketchers and amateur artists.

5 WATERCOLOR MISTAKES ALL BEGINNERS MAKE AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

Avoid these common beginner mistakes with watercolors: tweak your sketching habits to ensure amazing results.

NEW YOUTUBE TUTORIAL: HOW TO DRAW A COMPLICATED COLUMN

In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw an ornamented column with a pencil and how to add shadows to it.