Urban sketching is the practice of drawing the world around you, even if it’s the world you’re used to seeing all the time. You can learn to see, appreciate and render the world you live in with the ...

When Shruti Vijay’s husband started studying at Northwestern, she took up urban sketching in Evanston as a hobby. Now, Vijay’s artwork has become a staple of the community, and she has been teaching ...

In an increasingly paperless world, architecture still relies on channeling ideas by hand. Sketching has endured as the method of choice for designers to communicate with clients, the public, and each ...

One of the biggest cultural phenomena last year was the explosion in popularity of adult coloring books. Today’s versions are created by illustrators and artists, feature intricate and complicated ...

The New York Times called the organization a “grassroots hub for sketchers.” With more than 500 chapters in 70 countries, Urban Sketchers (USk) is more like a phenomenon. And Santa Barbara is on its ...

Many travellers snap pictures during their trips, but others find that slowing down to illustrate a place helps them appreciate it in a more meaningful way. Back in the 1800s, French artists like ...