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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.

Julia Henze
2 min read


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!

Julia Henze
2 min read


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!

Julia Henze
2 min read


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.

Julia Henze
3 min read


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.

Julia Henze
4 min read


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.

Julia Henze
1 min read


7 MORE GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVES FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
Gifts any sketcher and artist will love: markers, watercolor paper, pencil cases, books, viviva colorsheets, brush pens and inks.

Julia Henze
5 min read


GRANULATING WATERCOLOR PAINTS: WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW TO USE THEM IN YOUR PAINTINGS
Discover the basics of watercolor granulation. Learn how to use granulating watercolors in your sketches and paintings.

Julia Henze
3 min read


WHAT BRUSHES DO YOU NEED FOR GOUACHE: MY FABULOUS TOP 5
The best synthetic brushes to use with gouache: Winsor & Newton, Da Vinci, Escoda. Personal recommendations from an urban sketcher.

Julia Henze
3 min read
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