A pen and wash watercolor in my Urban Sketching style. Great for beginners and seasoned artist alike

[@charlesz8531]

There're a few things I like about this video: 1) The artist doesn't talk my ear off; 2) He uses real time speed; 3) The captions about what colors to use are very helpful; 4) The sketch leaves room for imaginning; 5) The techniques gives us ideas to develop our own style.

[@karaleigh_eva]

Charles Z I would like if he talked more tho. I don’t like the silence

[@always_cornelia]

Karaleigh Loya I play some music on another device whilst I watch and draw with him 🙂

[@cristianfabianavila4138]

@@always_cornelia Same!

[@always_cornelia]

Cristian Fabian Avila ✋🏼

[@SophieBird07]

I agree but I would like to see an Insert of what he is drawing from so I can better follow along.

[@1who4me]

Thank you for not making this a speed paintig video like 99% of every other demonstration video I come across. People learn so much more when it is not a sped up video.

[@PeterSheelerart]

You're very welcome Ben. You're right about real-time speed. Thank you :)

[@maggir528]

Yes, I don't understand why they want to make the video in speed up :( everyone can do it on KZbin if they want. So thanks!

[@jeffbobjoe3852]

99% would slow the video down by one percent But I do understand and agree with what you are saying Edit: just realized that I am late af

[@EdoHannema-Watercolour-Art]

Ben i agree. You learn more from seeing every brush or pen stroke.

[@MrSonic1953]

It would be great if you could add the photograph you used to do the art work. It would help us a lot to see what you pick from it and what you leave out, how you choose the color to use, etc.

[@daltonking625]

Alexis Gonzalez yessssss

[@vima8680]

Good idea.

[@digocr]

Exactly! It would add even more to the lesson. We won't judge whether it's identical to the photo or some features were created; we want to learn that too. :D

[@EdoHannema-Watercolour-Art]

Alexis Gonzalez technique how to is more important then how come.

[@lindygeraghty833]

I agree

[@SamirPatnaik]

The best 18 minutes spent. It was so meditative

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Samir Patnaik . Nice comment. Thank you :)

[@TSD0416]

I love the silence. No music. No talking. No background noise. This video allows me to focus on the drawing and water colour technique. Thank you !

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Tiggy. Any relation to Ziggy and those spiders.

[@TSD0416]

@@PeterSheelerart ....hahaha....thank you Peter for recognizing the connection. My youngest sister calls me Tiggy. One day when I was away on a school trip, she listened to my David Bowie's Albums without my permission. After she heard the song Ziggy Stardust she nicked named me Tiggy Stardust, because I'm left handed and an Aries (ruled by the planet Mars). By the way, I subscribed to your channel. I really love your work. You are an amazing artist.

[@estellegrove4853]

I’ve become obsessed with your art! I’ve binged watch everything you’ve done and now I’m about to have a go. Absolutely love your pieces they’re just amazing. Thank you so much for sharing I will definitely be getting my family to buy some for my birthdays and Christmas’- my new WANTED list. 👍🏼🥰

[@patriciatatich3014]

Appreciated this instructional method, detailed, notes on screen with color info and approach to finish regarding shadows. Thank you.

[@vivienreimer7211]

WOW!! Just WOW

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Vivien

[@WillTerrell]

I subscribed! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Will Terrell . Thank you very much Will. Promise you more. Peter

[@aminahouha]

same

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Amina. Almost missed this. Peter

[@dhirajshetty483]

By far the best tutorial / follow along video on watercolors I have come across all month !! Thanks so much ! Pure art , nothing chatty or sped up ! Brilliant

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Dhiraj. Greatly appreciated and glad you found them helpful.

[@ProfSteidler]

I realize how much time you have spent putting your demonstrations online and I want you to know that I each one I've seen is like a jewel in itself. Thank you for sharing your approach with us and bringing art, learning and excitement to the Internet. Alyse

[@PeterSheelerart]

Very kind words. Greatly appreciated. Peter :)

[@dwbrady5795]

Thank you for opening my mind about pen and ink and watercolor sketching.

[@JamalLaeli]

perfect shading

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Jamal :)

[@jazzmoos5382]

I love the free expression in your style. The looseness and lack of precise perfection is inspirational.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. So glad you enjoy my style. I have many

[@grahamheywood4426]

Thank you. You're 'quirky 'pen lines give so much character to the picture. I love the deep shadows and the detail of the lamp, washing line, chimney and green door and narrow streets. Very atmospheric.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Graham Heywood . Thanks Graham. Quirky is king. I intentionally make sure my lines are not straight and even. Peter

[@kayaeki]

I love the way you sketch those buildings

[@kayaeki]

Is it possible to do this on a hot pressed paper?

[@PeterSheelerart]

This was done on Arches 140lb Hot Press. My favorite paper :)

[@hankfratus7052]

Snowy Nightcore I would actually suggest using got press if you intend on a loser sketch with a few broken lines

[@anao9765]

Hank Fratus what kind of difference does it make?

[@leighcain7258]

Silence is golden. Thanks

[@PeterSheelerart]

LoL, thank you Leigh

[@Miserableplace]

I honestly think this is the best watercolor instructional vid I have seen on youtube ..and I have watched many. Something just clicked whilst I was watching this and I managed to create something similar after weeks of struggling and failing. Thanks Peter.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Now that is great to hear! Thank you very much. Hearing that makes this all worthwhile for me :) Peter

[@joeshields4952]

Tried it and doesn’t look too bad. Thanks, learned a lot by doing it.

[@Ra1nb0wPuff]

OH THIS IS WHAT THE STYLE IS CALLED! I've been absolutely in love with this style and have been to trying to find tutorials without knowing what it's called and not finally I found out it's called line/pen and wash !! I love it

[@kh884488]

Line and wash is a great form. Lines establish edges and watercolor rapidly adds volume by adding value. It doesn't take long to create a finished work, so it is great for travel.

[@natyo3100]

This is absolutely beautiful, I'd love to be able to create art like this one day. I've just refound my love for drawing and your work is very inspiring, thank you for sharing!

[@Shaquil1]

Your drawings are always my eyes delight!!! Thanks for sharing your work!!

[@lizpasqualini7890]

Thank you for the great video. I love your line work. It is so nice to watch a demo video where the person doesn’t yak on for hours before getting to the demo or doing gimmicky intro effects!

[@phoebebradburn8894]

Thank you for showing up on my KZbin feed. I also watercolor sketch. You have inspired me. Thanks.

[@roentgen8804]

this is so calming

[@Saginaw72]

Great lessons learned from watching this silent video (which, incidentally, made viewing much more enjoyable and focused me). I learned the streets cobblestones could be inferred without drawing each individual stone, using unhesitating pen strokes make a difference, and that a 1/2 inch flat brush is not too big to fill tight spaces. Terrific video Peter, and just want to say it again, the silence and on-screen text were a plus and helped with your demonstration.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Great to hear you enjoy them and find them helpful.

[@AnDrea-dx2zn]

Thank you for taking the time to record and upload so many videos. I think it's just so generous of you to share your skills with strangers, especially for free. Truly, thank you. I've wanted to take painting classes but local classes have not been in my budget. Somehow, searching KZbin had never previously crossed my mind. I'm so thankful I stumbled upon your videos. It's nearly 4 am and I'm still up watching your demos, in awe at how quickly you can produce such beautiful paintings. I am so inspired to try my hand at painting after watching your videos (and, of course, after I get some rest.) Such beautiful work in every painting!

[@PeterSheelerart]

LOL It's tough to paint when you're tired ;) Thank you for those very kind words. Peter

[@nojam6212]

This is the type of drawing I'd like to develop

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you. So glad you enjoyed this one. Peter :)

[@ESousa-dn4vs]

Im from Portugal, your art is worderfull

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Eduardo. So is your country

[@blackangel418]

I tried this today and I’m about to cry out of happiness, it’s so beautiful , Thank you sir I won’t share it in my social media so the credit will stay yours .

[@jmeyer3rn]

Love it. Just love your style and your pallet.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Judith. So glad you enjoy them :)

[@jameswadley3082]

Great video! Its very generous of you to share your experience and insight. Us beginners really appreciate it!!

[@PeterSheelerart]

You're very welcome James. Thank you :)

[@raymondtse1]

Beautiful and thanks for posting. I did urbansketching as well and mostly on site. Having surrounded by the buildings and hearing birds chirping, vehicles horning, people talking ... they are positive (but sometimes not) stimulations. I am not good in colouring and find your postings very helpful. Thanks again.

[@saimahathitanikella__6906]

Its so easy to paint all ur sketches I tried this urban sketching It came so nicely Exactly the replica of this

[@PeterSheelerart]

That is what I like to hear. Thank you

[@teresam644]

So glad I stumbled upon your work. I haven't been inspired to paint for maybe a year or more. Your paintings have done this for me. Looking forward to dusting off my brushes and hopefully producing something! I have only watched 3, so I've a lot more to watch. So relaxing. Thank you so much.

[@PeterSheelerart]

That is so nice to hear Teresa. Makes it all worth for me. Thanks, Peter

[@Lisapizza789]

Thank you for “no sound”. I really appreciate it.

[@PeterSheelerart]

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching :)

[@lynnmawtus9532]

I do like this one,, simple but very effective, I am new to this technique and I think it will suit my life style. I live part of the year in a pretty part of Spain with very old buildings, which I think will lend itself to this style. Thank you for sharing.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+lynn mawtus . Thank you very much Lynn. Pen, wash and Spain are a perfect match. Surrounded by endless inspiration. Peter

[@AshPedreiroPlaysGames]

really nailed the feel of the place with your color choices.

[@danielmj6239]

Me encanta cómo usa el color este hombre. ¡El uso del color que hace creo que es su firma! Gracias.

[@BiswajitML65]

this type art are best, it leaves an impact on the mind

[@PeterSheelerart]

Great comment. Thanks

[@msdeedee1808]

No music needed for me. Very relaxing just watching and trying to guess what he was sketching next. Throroughly enjoyed the quiet time!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Very thoughtful comments. Thank you :)

[@moonbubbles3046]

Watching you is a magical experience.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Kind words Laura. Thank you.

[@shanamontague3459]

i could watch this ALL day!!! So satisfying! Thank you

[@PeterSheelerart]

Very kind words. Greatly appreciated. Peter :)

[@ProfSteidler]

A wonderful demo and in real time, it really shows your dexterity and style.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks so much. I only have two time-lapse out of over 100 videos. :)

[@ryangarritty9761]

It's just like being a child again, discovering things for the first time : ' Oh ! It's the underside of a roof ! Oh, and that's a balcony !'

[@PeterSheelerart]

Great comments Ryan. Thanks so much

[@woof_iiiu]

The way you sketch is so fascinating! It’s so simple and so lively! Keep it up and God bless!

[@AJC508]

I knew it was Portugal as soon as I saw the thumbnail. Very well done, fantastic drawing. Wish I had your eye. This would take me a day to sketch.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Adam. It's never a race ;)

[@goldenseaton9446]

Thank you. I've been dabbling in line and wash city scenes but didn't know what to call it or more importantly how to achieve all the layers and shadowing. Love the look. Can't wait to get home and try it.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Always nice to hear I've inspired :)

[@nealwalden3543]

Just downright spectacular. Love the entire result and method of communicating the techniques. Hugely helpful. Really appreciate you posting this.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Neal. Thank is great to hear.

[@MsAlakananda]

Spellbound! A difficult sketch done so easily... thanks for the great tutorial 👌👌👌

[@1ArtfulBodger]

Thanks again Peter for passing these techniques along. Pen and wash is something I would neve haver attempted before watching your videos.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Lee Barnes . Thank you Lee. Glad I've inspired you to give it a try. I've only been doing line and wash for about a year myself. Peter

[@angelicaapolinar4343]

Love this tutorial! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@monishatabassum2564]

Thanks peter for this awesome video! I'm an absolute beginner but I tried to follow your video and it turned out really well. I hope you will keep posting more!

[@AmaliaDafni]

You have been a great inspiration for me. We have so many beautiful places here in Greece and every day I say "I have to draw this". Thank you for showing me that it is not that complicated.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Always nice to hear I've inspired. I've traveled through Greece. I must do some paintings from your great country!!! :)

[@rosemaryclark610]

your KZbin videos have inspired me to try pen and wash. I'm trying real hard to transition from painting in acrylics, to watercolor, and the pen and wash is helping me to do that. I didn't know I could paint, or do anything at all artistic, till I was 49 years old. I have a huge learning curve, but people seem to like my work, so that's encouraging. I've sold a few things, and donated a few things to fundraisers, etc. I now do acrylics, watercolor and photography. Who knew! I'm not real good at any of that, but having a blast. Anyway, thanks for helping me out! lol = )

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Rosemary Clark . Thank you Rosemary. Art should be all about fun. Selling your work is a happy side affect of your enjoyment. Never too late to learn. Peter

[@feltingwoolsculpter]

BRILLIANT!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!❤

[@judycozon4081]

another good one - you make it look sooooo easy! Thank you very much for sharing.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Judy Cozon . You are always welcome Judy. Glad you're enjoying them. Peter

[@rickfinney7894]

I love your style. I haven't found mine yet. I get bogged down in details. You have an innate capacity for illusion of detail which I would love to master.

[@pkarunakaran1935]

it's great joy watching your videos

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. So glad you enjoyed it. Peter

[@Miserableplace]

that blue is so vibrant and insane

[@PeterSheelerart]

Lol. It is. Thanks.

[@deryab774]

So good, well done!

[@stepheneckart2202]

Always classy!!!

[@amymclaughlin1201]

Beautiful sketch. Love the look of pen and wash.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Amy :)

[@annediserafino2470]

ALL I CAN SAY IS "WOW" SO SO BEAUTIFUL!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much :)

[@closerlookbooks]

I’ve been watching you for several years. You make it look simple.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Steven. Looks can be deceiving.

[@krishuu9035]

Love all your drawings!

[@JayArtale]

This was fantastic. Thanks Peter - my favourite style is pen sketching, and I love your style. It's so difficult to find other artists that sketch in the loose style I aspire too. I'm so happy that I found this video. Haven't sketched in a few days, and this one has inspired me to get my pen and water color pencils out. Love it!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Jay. Very glad to hear that

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Urban sketching is soo relaxing and fun! Great vid.

[@Pafkatax]

I love this style

[@nskrish]

One of the best demos and I watched without disturbance. Thanks for not talking like other teachers. Superb technique and great learning. The real time approach was great to follow and absorb

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Mohan. So glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful

[@nimitro]

Nice sketch and watercolor works. I love it!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you again! Peter :)

[@samuelfarmer5270]

thank you so much for your fabulous work , i love it

[@jaimeanderson9238]

One of my favorites:) Very easy to follow along especially with the pen work.

[@balzo6776]

I wish i could draw like this let alone colour like this. Love it 😍

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Balzo. Just takes practice

[@betul-h2q]

I wish we could hear your brushstrokes and mixing the colors! I like your painting very much 🌿

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pedroribeiro5752]

Fantastic Peter, really inspiring. And proud for having you sketching my country! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Pedro Ribeiro Thank you Pedro. Your country is very beautiful and inspiring. Peter

[@robfielding100]

It really is a fantastic work of art. I love everything about it. A fascinating watch ... I’m hooked😊

[@PeterSheelerart]

Those are some great comments Rob. Thank you.

[@robertgainer1395]

I really like your style and interpretation (other than the splatters, which is personal preference). In this video I benefitted from seeing how you created the sunlit areas by darkening the shadows rather than trying to paint in light. The limited palette and the use of cool phthalo blue to contrast with the warm ochre and burnt sienna were also good instruction. Thank you for posting, I shall watch some more of your videos. 👍

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks so much Robert. Glad you found it helpful. Peter :-)

[@SocratesAlexander]

Superior technique, yet so simple... Looking forward to new videos. Thanks.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Socrates Alexander . Thank you very much! So glad you're watching. Peter

[@NaturalHealthAngel]

This took my way out of my comfort zone as a 1 year beginner but it was wonderful. Thank you.

[@_Rustodian]

I did my first ever watercolour today at the age of 42. It made me a bit angry because it looked rubbish! I am now motivated to learn as much as I can and improve. I think I was impatient and added too much colour too soon and I had a poor quality brush... Just bought a better quality set, so we'll see if that helps! This was a great video... I am looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@lemmonello5720]

Simply amazing!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much

[@nupurjain4046]

Thanks so much! This got me excited to try watercolors. I tried to recreate your work. :)

[@xareesarx]

i like this video A LOT. please keep doing your videos in real time like this!!!

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Arisa Yasaratne . Thank you very much Arisa. I do intend to continue them :)

[@Transp8rter]

Wonderful! You make it look easy. Thank you!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Jorge

[@jizay1o17]

So relaxing

[@kristinayu7918]

i just tried following along with this and it turned out nicely for my third time trying watercolor! you have a wonderful art style. definitely looking forward to seeing your other videos.

[@beckyhofer4328]

I love ink wash! You’ve inspired me!❤️

[@dariab5279]

That's awesome! I can't stop watching your videos, Peter! I really adore your style! Hope one day I'll be able to draw at least a half good as you

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Daria. I'm sure you'll be at least a good. Just takes practice. Peter

[@athutch]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Adam Hutcheson . You're are very welcome Adam. Thanks for watching. Peter

[@m.c.5124]

Love your art. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much and you're very welcome :)

[@J.Thomas]

Hi Peter. I must have watched this more than a dozen times and done it more than twice-- though it comes out different each time.

[@PeterSheelerart]

+J. Thomas Serrano . Hi Thomas. Glad you're trying it. It would come out different for me each time as well. Peter

[@J.Thomas]

For people who, like me, are artistically challenged, but would want to give it a go. This is how I do it. Get a piece of tracing paper. tape it on your computer monitor then trace out the lines with one of Peter's favorite Uni-ball pen. When done, get a pencil ang shade in the lines on the reverse side of the paper. When done, trace out the lines again on a watercolor paper of your preference. After peter's sketch had been magically transferred, I trace out the pencil lines with a Uni-ball pen and there you have it-- a copy of Peter's sketch. I replay Peter's video and follow along. Thank you Peter...

[@PeterSheelerart]

+J. Thomas Serrano . Lol, it sounds like a system that works :)

[@NatassaBlazaki]

So glad I found your channel. I really love your techniques. Thank you for sharing your art. Natassa from Greece

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Natasha. Spent three wonderful weeks in Greece. Fabulous people.

[@NatassaBlazaki]

@@PeterSheelerart yep I think we're nice guys 😁 I hope you're safe and healthy and when this is over you visit my country again.

[@georgesaunders1188]

Beautiful. It's a pleasure to watch your process. Truly inspirational.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Geo. Great to hear. Peter

[@mariateresat4991]

Wonderful. I love Porto... Thanks

[@sonalkapadiashah7125]

❤️thank you! I’m going to try this 😀

[@davidphilipsmusic]

Very cool. Love the explanation of the colours used.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks David. Glad you enjoyed it. Peter

[@eofernandez]

So beautiful to watch. Really enjoyed this video - you make it look so simple!

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Ed

[@thisisromel]

Just got into watercolor (I usually paint with oil) and I've been watching your videos to analyze your use of shadows and how you mix ! watercolor has quite the learning curve but I'm learning a lot from you ! thank you !

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Always great to hear I've helped in some way :)

[@theflyingdutchman787]

What a great combination of mediums. Very inspiring. BTW, Porto is one of my favorite places on earth.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you and I agree 100%