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The Urban Sketcher is a hands‑on guide for artists who want to practice drawing on site in urban and village settings. Marc Taro Holmes presents 15 step‑by‑step demonstrations that cover techniques for pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor. The book offers practical advice on what minimal supplies to bring, how to choose subjects, and how to capture people in motion. It also includes daily exercises and prompts to develop essential skills and explore diverse approaches such as montages, storytelling portraits, and one‑page graphic novels.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Arts & Culture/Fine Art
Authors: Marc Taro Holmes
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