Guess what? Our Urban Sketchers Shop just leveled up with some seriously slick fashion gear! Represent and show your love for urban sketching with a hoodie, a cap, a tee, or whatever catches your fancy!  You can also pick up some great USk-branded companion gear for your next sketching activity! Stand out and reflect your unique urban sketching spirit. Visit our USk Shop at https://urbansketchers.org/shop/   The post Check Out the Brand New USk Shop appeared first on Urban Sketchers ..read more

  (My hotel in Taipei was Solaria Hotel in Ximending. I woke up early in the morning and drew Ximending Street. Unlike the fever of the night, the street felt bleak and calm.)   From March 23 to 26, I traveled to Taipei, Taiwan for four days. It was my first time visiting Taiwan, so I was excited. Among our group of four, I was the only urban sketcher, which meant I had to find moments to draw while we traveled together. We flew from Gimpo Airport, Korea to Songshan Airport where the first thing you do when you arrive these days is to apply for a “Lucky Draw,” a travel subsidy provid ..read more

Not many fascinating events usually happen in Monclova, a mid-size industrial town right at the center of the northern state of Coahuila, Mexico, so I was thrilled when I first learned that we were going to be within the path of totality of the Solar Total Eclipse on April 8th, 2024. The first total solar eclipse that I witnessed in my lifetime, was right in my hometown. “What a great opportunity to capture this moment in my sketchbook!” I thought, looking for alternative ways to make this day unforgettable. After months of waiting, the day finally arrived. I set off to a public area where aro ..read more

  Are you aged between 18 and 25? And are you passionate about reportage and visual storytelling? Then you might be one of a new amazing group of #USkEmergingStorytellers! #USkEmergingStorytellers is a new initiative by Urban Sketchers looking to showcase reportage artists and visual storytellers aged 18-25. We’re on a mission to empower and celebrate the next generation of reportage artists, and we need your talent to make it happen. Partnering with ROMAN SZMAL, makers of honey based, artist quality watercolours, we’re on the lookout for talented young artists to embark on a thrill ..read more

The Pamintuan Mansion is the site of the Museum of Philippine Social History                       (Filipino: Museo ng Kasaysayang Panlipunan ng Pilipinas) since 2015. ENJOY MY RAW!!! Popular Destination in Philippines: PAMINTUAN MANSION – Angeles City, Philippines   My quick sketch I draw cultural heritage to tell the story of our rich cultural identity. Cultural heritage is the backbone of our nation. Please allow us to draw and share these stories of the past and the history of where we come from. The concept of this project ..read more

Log of a path to urban sketching My name is Jose Luis Vargas Pozo, I am from the city of Tacna in Peru, I have currently been an urban Sketcher for more than a year and every time I can I start practicing. I have always liked to capture my surroundings through drawing, my interpretation of my world through my hands, being an urban Sketcher has been one of the things that has consolidated me as an artist, my soul as an artist. Here is a compilation of some of my works, the most important since I started doing it and all this in the form of a log where you can appreciate the training process tha ..read more

Warung Ijo is a popular vegetarian restaurant in Singapore that serves delicious Indonesian cuisine. Located in the heart of the city, the restaurant boasts a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. The menu features a variety of traditional Indonesian dishes, such as nasi goreng, sate ayam, and rendang, at reasonable prices with generous portions. The food is freshly prepared and cooked to perfection, with bold flavors and just the right amount of spices. Guests can even choose their preferred spice level. The restaurant’s owner is also authentically Indonesian. I love their food—it’s so authenti ..read more

I have been Urban Sketching for about 9 years. I joined after I saw videos on YouTube by Parka. Seeing people at a symposium looked like lots of fun! I attended the USk Chicago symposium and have been to every one since then. This is my tribe! I love meeting sketchers from all over the world and sharing our passion.  I live in San Francisco, a wonderful city with many great locations, such as ornate Victorians, museums, historic forts and great cafes! My sketches of the Dutch windmill, Victorian home and the colorful Blue Heron boathouse were all done on location with Fountain pens and wa ..read more

Tessa Dadley is a Pharmacy Technician working for the NHS, based in Coventry, United Kingdom, and is a member of London Urban Sketchers. This sketch depicts the Bournville Village Festival, held annually in a suburb of Birmingham, UK. The festival, which began in 1902 to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII, was originally organized as a festival for local children. Its success led George Cadbury, the founder of the village council and maker of the world-renowned Cadbury’s Chocolate, to establish it as an annual event, held in the grounds of the chocolate factory. The festival has only ..read more

https://urbansketchers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/USk_week2024_StayTuned_R.mp4 We are excited to share with you that we have registered a new worldwide event – a global celebration of on-location drawing! Anyone anywhere can take part in International Urban Sketchers Week. From 1- 7 May every year, we will be showcasing the activities of our community and the many different ways that urban sketching brings people together & changes lives around the world.   Organize a #uskweek2024 activity anytime 1-7 May and add it to our website map.    Not sure how to get started ..read more