Ruff Ster

Urban sketching is a hot practice, and for good reason: Cities provide endless subjects. As I write this, I’m still acclimating to the Midwest after a weekend trip to Manhattan, which was a feast for the eyes.

Urban Sketching for Beginners Start by mapping the limits of your composition. Think about the outlines of the buildings–the silhouettes they would make. Decide what you want to draw and block in big shapes.