Urban Sketching in LONDON - Ian Fennelly giving a free lecture on drawing & illustration techniques

[@chatita9527]

It never fails to astonish me how with real professionals a painting starts off as if a drunken chicken danced over the sheet of paper, but in the end it all becomes whole and amazing and beautiful. Just incredible. Thank you so much.

[@b.r.6076]

as if a drunken chicken danced over the sheet of paper That's a perfekt discription. Thank you for that. Ian's work is otally fascinating me and i could watch is for hours.

[@CodeMom]

I love how you teach Ian! This is the way I like to learn.

[@artistravel]

Glad you liked it! Learning is in fact easier when you enjoy it!

[@SteveAtkinsonFineArt]

Hi Ian, when I'm teaching drawing classes, I tell my students they have to learn to get comfortable with the chaos of creating. John Cleese gave a wonderful speech a number of years back where he talks about this chaos and how most people try to get out the creating stage as quickly as possible because it's incredibly uncomfortable. But if you can learn to play around and get more comfortable during this time, wonderful things can happen that you never could have foreseen. I try to remember that when I'm doing a demo that's going sideways...it ain't always easy...grin.

[@xVentax]

There isn’t one thing I don’t like about this - from artist to finished picture, and everything in between. Wonderful.

[@artistravel]

Thank you :-)

[@WhosaidIrene]

What a gift. Thank you for sharing by our process. I’m in awe of your talent.

[@literaturix]

Just leaned back and let me flow with the silent sea of this genius.... Doesn`t need two hours - needs a whole artists life.

[@taniaramirez1376]

Absolutely love how your way of painting and drawing comes together! Guess I need to binge watch your videos now... 😁

[@artistravel]

Yay!!! Have fun!!

[@farmerfox3332]

What stood out to me was that water colour provides "happy accidents" and in turn we are faced with problem solving and the opportunity to adapt to the moment we are creating. Thank you for your time and passion for the arts.

[@kayrogers7743]

I've not tried sketching out in the open yet. When you said people say to you "are you an artist? You're not very good are you?" So funny, but what I dread most. Love how the imperfections make it prefect. Thank you sharing.

[@artistravel]

💙🙏🏼

[@heatheredwards7158]

I know you did this video two years ago, but I am grateful for your video, especially since I’m heading to England in a few months and am just learning to do urban sketching.

[@denisei5367]

This makes me so happy. Watercolour markers and fine liners all on same page!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@judyonody7748]

I love your style and you have such an easy way of explaining your creative thinking. You have truly inspired me to up my game with my urban sketching. Thank you so much for sharing your talent!

[@monika.71]

Thank you for showing and talking about your process!! I just LOOOOOVE how expressive you are and free with your colour and lines. I only wish one day that I too will be free and expressive. You have a calm and soothing manner about you. I could listen and watch all day, every day. 💚

[@artistravel]

Thank you so much for those nice words, Monika! We wish you good luck for your creative future! ;)

[@countryfolkheart]

It's truly a pleasure watching you paint and draw...extraordinary talent. Thank you so much for these inspiring videos and last but not least....you are extremely witty...wonderful listening to you

[@paulhill3065]

did this picture and gave my son for xmas he loved it cant wait to do some more hope you realise how fantastic you are best wishes for new year

[@yosari20]

Thanks Ian for the great works that motivate me

[@alexbeury579]

This is fantastic! Loved watching your process like this.....👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thank you for sharing 👍🏽👋🏽🤗

[@gtberg]

Your paintings are so complex. As a beginner, I need a simple subject to start with. You are amazing!

[@artistravel]

Thank you so much 😀

[@JustCallMeElle]

Love the negative space. Let's the art breathe.

[@ninaplepiene5219]

Super, bravissimo!!

[@cleols5433]

Really awesome work ❣❣❣

[@artistravel]

His work is really fantastic! 😍

[@theBoonarmies]

Holy hell, I adore this style. Absolutely stunning.

[@artistravel]

Glad you like it!

[@sohrabtajadin3402]

Great presenter, teacher and enthusiastic sketcher. Bravo Ian!

[@migueltome1148]

Thank you, thank you very much, fantastic, love your art and I really enjoy the process you use to bring it to life. 👌👍👏👏👏

[@Anna-zx4bo]

Great demo. Great thoughts about how the picture is almost developing itself. Thanks for all of it.

[@KataSzekeres]

❤ awesome!

[@artistravel]

Thanks, Kata!! 🤩

[@daleshawn1910]

Astonishing!❤

[@artistravel]

:) thanks

[@AlexVinder]

I really love your teaching style. From the way you build up the scene to the different techniques - it's really well put together and comprihensible. Also the little recap at the end, very nice touch. And your art style is amazing as well, I love the careful but still free combination of all the different mediums. I'm absolutely gonna subscribe to your channel now :)

[@artistravel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@innerchild23]

Sir your voice so calming and peaceful...

[@dorisdavidson7849]

Fascinating to watch, thanks for sharing your process and talent.

[@artistravel]

Glad you enjoyed it! warm regards: artistravel team

[@brigittabrands6090]

I have watched this video several times. Just love it. Its inviting, it gives hope in moments when I struggle with my drawing journey and it lets me try again and most important having fun. You are the best teacher ever for me. Many thanks!

[@artistravel]

We're happy to hear that this video helps you! Much love and good luck! You got this!

[@brigittabrands6090]

@@artistravel Thank you so much!❤

[@PetraWM1974]

Awesome work! I really love you're style and I enjoy watching these video's. I'm new at urban sketching and I find it really fun and relaxing because of the loose way you can draw whatever you like where ever you like.

[@artistravel]

Thank you so much!! Ian is a genius! 😀

[@getsomecolourinyourlifedav2478]

Fantastic, I've only just recently discovered your super channel. Great video, I'm actually venturing out for some painting tomorrow. Your video has been very useful indeed 👍👌

[@artistravel]

Hey Dave - thX so much for your support! Much appreciated.

[@getsomecolourinyourlifedav2478]

@@artistravel anytime 😊

[@MsAlliances]

Your speech is like a poem.

[@artistravel]

we agree wholeheartedly! your friends from artistravel

[@thokchomjayshree8089]

Amazing

[@leslie4421]

This is fantastic.. what a transfixing journey through your painting. Thank you!

[@artistravel]

Thank you so much!

[@isnai3213]

You are amazing !Thank you so much !

[@GabrieleKraft]

Großartig 🤩

[@artistravel]

Danke!!

[@kathrynwilliams6751]

Love your paintings and your videos. Thank you.

[@artistravel]

Thank You!!!

[@helenoreillylong9497]

Wow Wow Wow!

[@amritagill9643]

Very nice !

[@eoincampbell-flyfishermana4737]

Good show, Ian 👌 I’ll have to get my own Horadam watercolours out, now.

[@sallyjohnson1566]

Thank you, Ian! Love this so much!

[@marciaquintela5012]

i love your demo, thank you!

[@mikewebsdale4777]

I really appreciate the tone of your presentation. The music used in the video is very good. It would be great to know what music it is.

[@dmullins311]

You create magic!!

[@77mlourdes]

Felicidades !! Esta hermoso 🥰

[@fanatlarge]

Thank you. Fascinating to follow your process. Inspiring and helpful, too.

[@khinmaykyi8306]

l'd like to know what sort of pen you used? Thanks a lot for sharing your drawing How wonderful it it!

[@artistravel]

Hey you! Those are Tombow brush pens n15 n79 n89 n95 ....fine liner waterproof ink pens 0.1 0.3 0.5 by faber castell 😊

[@XtianApi]

The unfinished parts, the journey, awesome

[@essietangle9931]

Thank you!! This was great🤔

[@leemitchell6600]

Learning to be loose, thank you!

[@n.gawehns4744]

I love it!❤

[@JamesRandall47]

I’d give anything to paint like this.

[@Funkyowlhouse]

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. Too often my pictures are abandoned at the ugly stage.

[@artistravel]

Thank you very much for your feedback! The 'ugly stage' truly is a dangerous phase... but it's a great idea for a new tutorial: 'How to overcome the ugly stage!' Maybe we'll produce it.

[@mchlup]

I can't find A3 size Fabriano pad for watercolour anywhere. Does anyone know where you can buy these hot press pads?

[@jgportraitart386]

so nice:)

[@artistravel]

Thank you 🤗

[@cathychats]

😍😍😍

[@andrzejbaczkowski8393]

Hi, what pens do you use for sketching and coloring?

[@zagcatt]

Tombow brush pens n15 n79 n89 n95 ....fine liner waterproof ink pens 0.1 0.3 0.5 ..faber castell etc :)

[@andrzejbaczkowski8393]

Hi, thank you very much with a quick reply. This is a big help in my drawings. I really like your sketching style. best regards

[@antonellasantamaria4840]

Sei davvero bravo

[@bixnash1]

Hi Ian I'm not a lover of the traditional watercolour cold press papers and find cartridge paper far more exciting though not really stable enough for heavy water use. What paper do you use and recommend as I know you use a smooth (hot press) paper. Any contribution to this question happily accepted. Bx

[@alanchung7108]

Wonder if you're using Hot or Cold pressed watercolor paper !!!

[@nobleartofcycling9748]

Fascinating. Anyone knows what paper Ian is using ? Thank you.

[@covorca]

Yup smooth fabriano

[@covorca]

5.12

[@amarylissilvafrizzo3495]

What a genius

[@henschim]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼

[@wing-wanchan9794]

Thank you Ian for showing this interesting piece of artwork ! The part on the stature really demonstrates the facinating nature of watercolor ! What kind of paper are you using for this piece? It doesn't feel like watercolor paper to me!

[@monika.71]

I think he said it was Fabriano and maybe Hot press (smooth)?

[@sylviastoler6598]

😊😊❤

[@cathychats]

Do you have your own youtube channel?

[@colorist_tommy4247]

do yourself a favour, get yourself a new cameraman. There are basic fundamental to camera work, its is an Art Form.