PAINT FIRST, DRAW LATER. Quick Watercolor Urban Sketching for Daily Practice

Practicing daily is the fastest way to improve your art. In this video, I show you how to sketch a simple scene in 30 minutes, using a ink and wash technique.
I am a regular urban sketcher, actively involved with Urbansketchers Mumbai chapter. I often use this technique when I am sketching outdoors with limited time available. It relies heavily upon identifying big shapes and building values.
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The materials I use in this demo are as follows:
Paper: ‪@ArtLoungein‬ 100% cotton watercolour paper, A4
Paints: Assorted artist grade watercolours
Brushes: 6, 12 round, 2 mop, 1/3" dagger
Pens: 1.0 Uniball gel pen, Sailor fude ink pen (waterproof ink)
Reference Photo: 'Cactus Fruit Seller, Ethiopia' by Rod Waddington. Used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
www.flickr.com/photos/rod_wad...

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Beautiful composition...mix of warm and cool

[@E4Alabbasy]

I love that you take regular photos as a reference and not overly draamtic shots- not that there is anything wrong with them.
Your painting turned out lovely 🥰

[@linewashbirb1]

I try to find beauty in simple everyday scenes. I feel it is a pointless challenge using a very dramatic reference as my sketch will likely be second best.

[@sibelbasaran8858]

I like very much this style.. I will try it..I saved the video. Thank you❤

[@linewashbirb1]

You’re welcome 😊
I'm glad you found it to be useful.

[@markszawlowski867]

So beautiful, and inspiring.

[@linewashbirb1]

Thankyou! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@engleharddinglefester4285]

Holy cow that's really excellent!

[@linewashbirb1]

TY. Glad you like it!

[@helhely1294]

Hello, I’m new friend 🎉 your artworks are very beautiful 😍

[@linewashbirb1]

Thanks and welcome!

[@donnabuttons1]

Aw bless you, thank you for sharing when you pushed it too far. I think that is fascinating to watch, along with your evaluation.

[@linewashbirb1]

Glad you enjoyed it.
Overworking a piece is such a relatable experience, right? I've even seen master artists admit to it during demos.

[@donnabuttons1]

@linewashbirb1 I also have a tendency to leave things looking unfinished, for fear of spoiling it, although I'm getting better at pushing through that stage

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

I wish you showed reference 😊

[@linewashbirb1]

Oops! Sorry. That was a deliberate editing choice.
If you'd like the reference image, its available in the video description.