Photography, Illustration & Design, Instagram: @karr4n & @future_condos I make relaxing drawing videos at https://xitter.gq/t.co/HvMnpJVOmE
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One method to elevate your urban sketching game that no one talks about:
Drawing Thumbnails! ✍️
Starting #UrbanSketching can feel overwhelming,
but trust me, it's worth every stroke of the pen.
Here are 3 tips I wish I knew when I started:
And finally,
When I started out, I tried to add every detail from my photo
But here's a tip: Simplify your sketches.
Focus on your subject & only add things that enhance it.
Less is more.
If you liked this thread, you'll love this video that goes into more detail: youtu.be/SJeIEf15CMo?si=DMVM…
Just posted a photo @ H&CO By Hayley Bloomfield instagram.com/p/CoCrVN4rVet/… – at Toronto, Ontario
Just posted a photo @ Dina's Coin Laundry instagram.com/p/Cn6-ixcrKuO/… – at Toronto, Ontario
Olivia's Garden in Toronto's West End
I never really draw people in my sketches, so this one was a fun challenge.
I really love this storefront
If you're interested in seeing the sketching process: youtu.be/Cy2mijlFX0A
Perfection is overrated!
In my latest Sketchbook tour video on YouTube, I show you how I turned a "screw up" into something I'd hang up!
Watch as I share my artistic process and the lessons I've learned
youtu.be/tQSBY4AICzE
Balancing darkness and light is key in nighttime urban sketching.
See how I achieved it in my latest Sketchbook tour video on YouTube, featuring one of my favorite photos from Toronto's Parkdale neighborhood
youtu.be/tQSBY4AICzE
Another gem from Harbord Village: @oliviasgardeninc
The full sketch video can be found on futurecondos.ca instagram.com/p/Cme9PtBv4mw/…
Rose Emporium on Dupont near St. George
Full sketch video: futurecondos.ca @ The Rose Emporium instagram.com/p/CmXQ_6rPVM_/… – at Toronto, Ontario
Harbord Village is full of small businesses that give Toronto its identity.
I hope this neighbourhood keeps its personality despite the massive gentrification effort.
Full sketch video: youtu.be/i9KUHJT3cpE
Taking the King streetcar downtown during winter was dreary.
Rosina was always a nice pop of colour nestled amongst the monotone King West buildings
(Original photo taken winter 2019)
Full process video on YouTube: futurecondos.ca
The sketch that started it all!
If you didn't know, I am using my old photos as inspiration for urban sketches!
Follow @future_condos to see more!
This particular sketch is on YouTube: bit. ly/futurecondos instagram.com/p/ClWv5sVpSG8/… – at Toronto, Ontario
Just posted a photo @ Yorkville Village instagram.com/p/ClWbqwpL_QB/… – at Toronto, Ontario