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Learn Urban Sketching with me! My channel is dedicated to teaching you simple and loose sketching lessons. My focus is urban sketching buildings, objects and people! Join my Patreon monthly membership for full access to my library of over 130 tutorials, along with a new tutorial each week! Included in the membership is my ‘Urban Sketching For Beginners’ course & ‘Course Extension Tutorials’, plus you will be joining a vibrant sketching community to share your work and ask me questions! www.Pat

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Don't Sketch Everything!!

YouTubeSep 21, 2026

How to Sketch a Complicated Landscape Without Drawing Everything

YouTubeSep 18, 2026

How to Sketch ANYTHING (Even If You Can’t Draw)

YouTubeSep 11, 2026

Why Your Watercolor Shadows Look Wrong (And How to Fix Them)

YouTubeSep 4, 2026

Sketching A Cafe In Front View!

YouTubeAug 31, 2026

Sketch a Charming Café Storefront in One-Point Perspective (Beginner Friendly)

YouTubeAug 28, 2026

Sketch Complex People Shape By Shape!

YouTubeAug 24, 2026

How to Sketch ANYTHING from a Reference Photo

YouTubeAug 21, 2026

Urban Sketching A German Town!

YouTubeAug 17, 2026

The Focal Point Trick That Makes Any Street Sketch Work

YouTubeAug 14, 2026

The Grid Trick That Makes Any Animal Easy to Sketch

YouTubeAug 10, 2026

The Grid Trick That Makes Any Animal Easy to Sketch | Urban Sketching Tutorial …

YouTubeAug 7, 2026

Sketch A Stone Cottage!

YouTubeAug 3, 2026

Rustic Stone Cottage in 2-Point Perspective | Loose & Accurate Urban Sketching

YouTubeJul 31, 2026

Sketch Portraits With More Character!

YouTubeJul 27, 2026

How to Sketch Portraits with Character (Likeness Using Loose Ink & Watercolour)

YouTubeJul 24, 2026

Sketching people in public!

YouTubeJul 20, 2026

Why a Tiny Sketch Kit Made Urban Sketching So Much Easier

YouTubeJul 17, 2026

Two Watercolor Washes Every Beginner Should Know

YouTubeJul 10, 2026

Sketch ANY Aerial View!

YouTubeJul 6, 2026

Sketch ANY Building From Above | Easy Loose Sketching Method

YouTubeJul 3, 2026

How To Start Complex Subjects Without Getting Lost

YouTubeJun 29, 2026

How To Start Complex Subjects Without Getting Lost | Urban sketching For Beginn…

YouTubeJun 26, 2026

The 30-Day Sketching Plan That Actually Works

YouTubeJun 19, 2026

You Must Simplify The Detail!

YouTubeJun 15, 2026

Too Much Detail? Try This Simple Urban Sketching Method!

YouTubeJun 12, 2026

Sketch People Like This!!

YouTubeJun 8, 2026

Forget Anatomy: Use My "Dot Method" to Sketch People Fast

YouTubeJun 5, 2026

Instant Loose Lines!

YouTubeJun 1, 2026

Instantly Loosen Up Your Lines ⎹ Urban Sketching for Beginners

YouTubeMay 29, 2026

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Sketching Venice: Mastering Figure and Perspective in Ink and Watercolor

Join us in a deep dive into sketching a complex urban scene, learning how to break down figures, architecture, and grand perspectives using just ink and watercolor.

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3 min

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Mastering the Face: An Easy Ink and Watercolor Guide to Sketching Human Portraits

Feeling overwhelmed by portraiture? This guide breaks down the foundational steps—from construction dots to final watercolor washes—to help you sketch human faces with confidence.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

4 min

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The Art of Seeing: How to Simplify Complex Scenes with Loose Ink and Watercolor

Feeling overwhelmed by a detailed reference? This technique teaches you to break down any complex landscape into fundamental shapes, transforming intimidation into joyful creation.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

4 min

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Mastering the Line: Capturing Form with Sketching and Watercolor Washes

Whether you're tackling a complex still life or a simple object, learning to see the underlying shapes and build your compositions with confident lines is the first step to mastering any medium.

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Rogue Artists

4 min

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Mastering the Vanishing Point: How to Sketch Cars in Urban Settings

Struggling to make your sketched vehicles look like they actually belong in the scene? We dive deep into the theory of perspective to bring depth and life to your next urban sketch.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

4 min

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Mastering the Contour: Sketching Faces Under the Shade of a Hat

Don't let a baseball cap intimidate you. We're breaking down the foundational drawing techniques to help you capture flattering portraits, no matter the headwear.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

4 min

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Mastering the Line: A Deep Dive into Pen and Ink Portraiture

Whether you're tackling your first portrait or refining decades of skill, this tutorial breaks down the delicate process of building a detailed portrait using only pen and ink and graphite.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

4 min

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Sketching the Human Form: A Loose, Expressive Approach to Figure Drawing

Master the fundamentals of figure drawing by learning to capture the human form with light, loose, and expressive strokes, moving beyond rigid academic lines.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

4 min

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Adding Life to Line Work: Sketching Doors with Ink and Watercolor

Learn how to take a simple sketch and elevate it using the rich contrast of ink and the soft washes of watercolor, adding details like flowers and shadows.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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Mastering the Loose Line: A Pen and Watercolor Tutorial for Boats and Beyond

Dive into the art of loose sketching! This tutorial shows how to use one-line contour drawing and watercolor washes to bring a nautical scene to life.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

3 min

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Mastering the Wash: A Deep Dive into Brush Pen Bleed and Pigment Ink

If you're ready to elevate your sketchbook game, this deep dive explores the tricky world of wash techniques, the difference between dye and pigment ink, and how to get those crisp, professional lines.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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Beyond the Sketchbook Page: 5 Techniques to Elevate Your Drawing Skills

Feeling stuck in your sketching process? We broke down five fundamental drawing techniques—from construction lines to mastering contrast—that will help you bring more life to your next portrait or still life.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

5 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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When the Sketchbook Gets Stuck: Finding Your Voice with Mixed Media

Feeling creatively blocked? This deep dive into mixed media shows how combining watercolor washes, colored pencils, and ink can help you break through creative plateaus and find a truly expressive style.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

4 min

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Building a Cityscape: Mastering Perspective with Ink and Watercolor

Learn how to capture the energy of a street scene by mastering the interplay of initial ink sketches and luminous watercolor washes.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

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The Joy of the Line: Mastering Sketching with Reference and Washes

Whether you're sketching a figure or a still life, knowing how to build up value and refine your lines is key. Join us as we dive into the art of the sketchbook wash.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

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Finding Depth: Sketching Movement with Ink and Watercolor

Learn how focusing on angles and light reflection can bring a simple subject, like a tram, to life using just ink and watercolor.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

3 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

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Mastering the Face: A Deep Dive into Loomis Proportions for Sketchbook Practice

Struggling with accurate facial proportions? This guide breaks down the foundational rules of drawing the head using the time-tested Loomis method.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

3 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

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Building Depth: Mastering Detail with Ink and Watercolor

Whether adding a pop of color or defining a delicate seam, learn how to layer ink and watercolor for rich, saturated results that breathe life into your sketchbook.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

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Mastering the Machine: 2 Essential Tips for Sketching Cars in Perspective

Drawing a car is a geometry lesson wrapped in a sketch. We break down the two crucial tips—from establishing core shapes to tackling the tricky angles of the wheel—to elevate your observational drawing.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

3 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

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Finding Form: How to Sketch Faces Using Just a Few Lines

Don't worry about perfection. We're diving back into the sketchbook to learn how to capture the complex structure of a face using simple lines and fundamental proportions.

Sketching Scottie

Rogue Artists

5 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

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