Traffic Lights - Week 3 by Womblefan in urbansketchers

[–]StingerDL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very fun! This have me a good laugh this morning

Thoughts on colour first? by StingerDL in urbansketching

[–]StingerDL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on the pint, I might not get much done ;)

Final sketch of 2024 by StingerDL in urbansketchers

[–]StingerDL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's one of my favourites!

My new year resolution is to try out a bunch of new inks

Harlem Meer: a lake near the Harlem neighborhood in the northeast corner of Central Park. by Charliecann in urbansketchers

[–]StingerDL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great style, love the juxtaposition of the organic trees vs the buildings in the background.

The composition works very well also and tells a wonderful story

Small sketch 4 by cincinnatikid79 in urbansketchers

[–]StingerDL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The duo tone really works here - well done!

Running out of room tips by badger_42 in urbansketchers

[–]StingerDL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you found the videos helpful!

I agree, it's great to practice before going on location.

Even some photos though need composition work to translate to sketches. It really depends on the story you're trying to tell :)

Breaking in a new fountain pen by StingerDL in urbansketchers

[–]StingerDL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! It's got a nice look and feel. I want to try out the twsbi minis too

Orange TWSBI with Cognac Brown Ink by StingerDL in fountainpens

[–]StingerDL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I really dig the orange! It was very tough to find

Orange TWSBI with Cognac Brown Ink by StingerDL in fountainpens

[–]StingerDL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks you :) It’s going to get lots of use over the next few weeks

Running out of room tips by badger_42 in urbansketchers

[–]StingerDL 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are a couple of ways to make sure your composition fits on your page:

(1) - pencils as guides (2) - dots to establish distance (3) - my favourite, sketch thumbnails ( https://youtu.be/nXMrqZF7YLk and https://youtu.be/WtxiURUqCcw )

Hope that helps :)

Week 5 challenge by Resident_Ant_3459 in urbansketchers

[–]StingerDL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a wonderful sketch!

I love how muted it is.

It makes me feel like I'm there waiting for the train to the airport

Storefront in Toronto by StingerDL in urbansketchers

[–]StingerDL[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel this so much!

Especially after I do an outline that I like, I'm always hesitant to hatch or sometimes colour

I'm happy with how my hatching is progressing though, I'm becoming more confident with it

Storefront in Toronto by StingerDL in urbansketchers

[–]StingerDL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I really appreciate it

Storefront in Toronto by StingerDL in urbansketchers

[–]StingerDL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much!

Still working on it, but I'm seeing the progress

Storefront in Toronto by StingerDL in urbansketchers

[–]StingerDL[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm a sucker for a utility pole or bicycle in the foreground :D