One Simple Shadow Trick | Urban Sketching Tutorial (6 min)

[@susanbiddle5441]

I love this. I love your philosophy of doing a quick sketch...... that's what I am trying to do. Not there yet.. but that's my goal. I need to look and see what other videos you have posted. Thank you !!! Wonderful sketch and great tip about the shadows....

[@WheeTeck]

Hello! Thank you for checking out my videos... much appreciated! Let me know how i can help, if its within my knowledge, will be more than happy to share!! Keep well and keep safe!

[@susanbiddle5441]

@@WheeTeck Thank you for sharing your techniques and knowledge. I have only been painting for a couple years - mostly landscapes in either watercolor or acrylics on 1/4 sheets of watercolor paper. My biggest problem is doing the sketch..... I'm not very good at it :-). I want to be able to loosely sketch the main parts of what I'm looking at..... particularly buildings...... to give a reasonable impression of what I'm seeing, but without doing a detailed "drawing" with every tiny detail indicated and all of the rules of perspective precisely followed. (I do know and understand the rules of perspective.) In other words, I want to learn how to do a sketch similar to what you are doing here.... So thank you. I will go back and watch all of your previous videos and then I shall practice practice practice and practice some more in a sketchbook.

[@WheeTeck]

Haha you’ve got a plan already! All the best!! Have fun!

[@288skp]

You made it look so simple. But that’s because you’re experienced and skilful. Well done!

[@WheeTeck]

I am sure anyone can get there with some effort 😊😊🙏

[@mistermaggie]

“The structure holds the sketch together”. Brilliant. Thankyou

[@WheeTeck]

👍😊😊🙏 Thank you!

[@clayitnow]

This is a very good quick sketch. Thanks for your video.

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks! 🙏😊

[@edhubble]

‘’ I’m not a very precise sketcher’’ - maybe not, but you are a darn good one. You have your own style and that’s worth a lot. As you say yourself, You tell a story.

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thank you so much! Always appreciative of feedbacks!! Everyday is a learning journey.... glad you’ve come along with me!

[@sarahferguson0]

Do the shadows first?!! Life changing. Seriously. Thank you. And btw, that sketch is absolutely beautiful.

[@WheeTeck]

Hey glad to be of service!! Thank you for your very kind words… :)

[@maurotombolini6904]

Great content and great sketch! Thanks

[@WheeTeck]

🙏🙏😊😊

[@janwee5262]

Thank you for sharing. Absolutely stunning!

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thank you for tuning in!! 🙏🙏😊

[@jamestom2510]

Love it, My parents from Poland did this type of "sketching" i always loved this type of art...... beautiful.

[@WheeTeck]

Ah thanks! That’s good memory… 🙏🙏👌

[@HarishPillay]

Thanks Whee Teck for posting this. I know I saw it 4 years ago, but did not comment then. Thanks again. I did learn a thing or two. structure->shadow->embellish!

[@WheeTeck]

Ah this is a good one! Oldie but goodie… haha

[@todoarteguatemala5789]

You are a master!!! You don't even did a pencil sketch!!!!!!! You go direct with a marker 😱😱😱

[@WheeTeck]

With some practice you can do it too! If you think ratio against the first line, everything will be in proportion… 🙏🙏😊😊

[@shariessagesoulandspirit9098]

I love your use of white space and shadow. Very nice.

[@WheeTeck]

Hey! Thanks… glad you tuned in!! 😊🙏

[@salmankhalid371]

Amazing! Very nice sketch.😊

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you 🙏🙏😊

[@hennybrunner8939]

Very nice... Thanks for share. Have a good day.

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you too

[@lizwildecoaching]

Beautiful sketch and fantastic tip about doing the shadow first. Will try asap!

[@WheeTeck]

Good good… let me know how it goes… 🙏😊

[@michaelkurtz1967]

Thank you for the video. Beautiful interpretation of the street. Regards

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you! 🙏🙏😊

[@edzejandehaan9265]

Very nice sketch, I like the quickness of your technique.

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks... appreciate your support!

[@KarinSebelin]

Beautiful sketch ❤️

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you!!🙏

[@Myname2663-w2z]

Love your channel

[@WheeTeck]

Hey Thanks!! 🙏🙏😊

[@ChericeByler]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@WheeTeck]

🙏🙏😊😊Glad you found it useful.

[@carolyoung3793]

I wish I had your confidence love your sketch work tfs xx

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks! I started in 2012 but sketched often, I think I have clocked 4000 hours so far in my journey with watercolor. The practice helps!! 🙏🙏😊

[@hammockmonk]

I love this tip, what a great way to lay down some structure before adding color and interest!

[@WheeTeck]

Glad you like it!! I am just passing it on… learned it from people much smarter than me! 😉

[@samikchakraborty8142]

It's really wonderful 💞

[@WheeTeck]

Oh glad you like it!! 🙏🙏😊

[@franswey2]

Thank you for sharing this awesome technique!

[@WheeTeck]

You are welcome! Have fun!!

[@susancook1617]

This is great, thank you for sharing

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@theronb1177]

Brilliant - thanks!

[@WheeTeck]

You're welcome! 😊🙏

[@Janartable]

That’s a fabulous tip. I will SO try it. Thanks so much.

[@WheeTeck]

Fantastic!!🙏😊😊

[@lcbodeman]

Loved this! I especially liked that you did the shadowing first, I'll have to try that. I'm still a beginner but I'm curious to try this out. Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏🏻

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks for tuning in! Enjoy the journey it’s fun!!🙏🙏👍👍

[@EduArchs]

simple approach, thanq for sharing

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome 😊

[@susanforsberg2547]

Thank you this really makes a difference going to use this technique in my next sketch 🥰

[@WheeTeck]

Fantastic! Let me know how it goes… here’s the playlist to everything shadow… if you are interested! 🙏🙏😊 Smashing Sketches | Shadow Tips kzbin.info/aero/PLMCmDMVPOZZGyN6kAwD202Cdl2NB0gdfc

[@pedro4lola640]

Like button smashed!

[@WheeTeck]

Haha. Thanks!! 🙏🙏😊😊

[@travelwell6049]

You make it look very easy

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks, I guess with some practice it will be easy! Haha...

[@travelwell6049]

Let’s hope so 😀

[@jenskreibach9424]

Nicely done!

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@glockenrein]

Thank you! You’re very confident with colour and that’s something I’m trying to work on so this helps a lot.

[@WheeTeck]

Ah colors, yes, do check out my Free eBook… thank you for tuning in!

[@GratefulDeb270]

Wow!

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks for tuning in!!

[@custardflux9277]

Wonderful. So simple but so effective!

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you for tuning in!! 🙏🙏😊

[@jezza_wut]

❤❤❤❤

[@WheeTeck]

🙏🙏🙏🙏😊

[@claudiaweller9858]

Very interesting, I am struggling with the 3-dimensional stuff - thank you, love your sketch😀

[@WheeTeck]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for tuning in..

[@dadonthetube]

Very nice. Great job and tip. Thanks!

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you! Appreciate the comment.😊

[@olgakharkova895]

Very cool!

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you very much - such a useful tip.

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks for tuning in. Glad to be of service.

[@louisebourne5779]

Love this and I’m trying to do ink and wash xx

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks! Yes Ink and Wash is a lot of fun, try all kind of “recipes” it helps your learning journey for sure!!

[@yomo1624]

Wow! I love it! Thanks.

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks for tuning in!!

[@ebauche5]

love your style!

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks! Thanks for checking out my channel... have a great day! Peace!

[@ctsapiatorborkiah7186]

Very helpful and calming to watch!

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you!! Merry Christmas and have a great year ahead!!

[@thepaintershub5490]

So so so good

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks!! Thank you for tuning in!!

[@ZainBeautifulSoul]

Perfect! 💜

[@WheeTeck]

🙏🙏🙏😊

[@sallyfinch540]

Lovely! I appreciate your approach and keeping it light and lively! Thank you for sharing.

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome! Thanks for tuning in. Hope you will find other videos useful too... stay safe!

[@jasminedesrochers6436]

It’s beautiful! ❤

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks!!

[@ANTONIOESTEBANAJVIXCOC]

que genial como dibujas, me inspira dibujar como lo haces tu

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you! Skills can be build over time. Wishing you all the best!

[@drtsrk]

A great idea indeed! Will definitely try it. Thanks!

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks for tuning in and feedback! Much appreciated....

[@marymohan5229]

Love this. I will definitely try this technique.

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you for tuning in!! Have a great weekend!!

[@arlifox8138]

Thanks ,lovely tip :-)

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome! Thanks for tuning in!!

[@kh884488]

Great job and thank you for sharing. I've been painting for years, but still ALWAYS find it very helpful to see how others work to get ideas. I appreciate your commentary as well which helps to understand your process.

[@WheeTeck]

I’m glad I’m of service! Thanks for tuning in... 😊🙏

[@jennyc5132]

Ah you make it look so easy!!! Thank you so much.😊

[@WheeTeck]

Haha.. I guess it's easy once you know how... 😂 I hope I am of service to you with my videos... thanks for dropping by and tuning in!!

[@lauralu4175]

Brilliant! Thank you so much. 💐🌸

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks for tuning in!! 🙏🙏😊

[@ranjanachand9306]

Very nice. Thanks

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you very much. Thanks for tuning in.

[@farmerfox3332]

Very good lesson. Thank you Sir.

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome! Thanks for tuning in...😊

[@msalva26]

Very nice your video! I’m a begginer and I appreciate this king of mini-demos very much. Thank you! Peace!!!

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks! Glad it’s useful and Happy New Year!!

[@DarkaFire]

Really clever idea and your sketch is excellent.

[@WheeTeck]

Hey appreciates it!! Thanks for watching!

[@larabear8712]

Thank you so much!! It’s awesome and understandable for a beginner!!!

[@WheeTeck]

Hello thank you! Glad to be of service!!

[@miklosnemeth8566]

Steven Reddy, who published a number of books and has training videos on Craftsy, so, applying 3 layer shadows before colorwork is a fundamental part of his elaborated process. He calls it grisaille and uses indian ink, so you can wash any colors on top of the layers. His process is so great that often you simply leave out color layers completely.

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks for sharing, I know Steven Reddy’s work… thanks for sharing!

[@TheBeverleyann]

Wonderful tips , Thank you so so much !

[@WheeTeck]

Much appreciated!! 😍🙏

[@umagupta9411]

So beautiful and subtle !! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, subscribed !

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you for tuning in!!

[@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357]

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing! I am trying urban sketching so I can draw more than horses!😁 Your make it look so easy...I know with practice I will improve.

[@WheeTeck]

Absolutely will improve if you put in the time….

[@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357]

@@WheeTeck Thank you!

[@uncanalparagenteinquieta]

Thanks for the video

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome! 🙏🙏😊

[@catbraunwell6450]

Very helpful. Thank you. Now if I could just learn perspective..

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome! Have you seen this video on perspective? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHqvlq1_mLJ9m8k

[@aprajitatyagi1531]

It's true, shadows do give the third dimentional structure to the whole art work. I will try this sometime.

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you. Do try!!

[@carolyndaughton3373]

I'm so happy I found your channel. The way you explain things is so helpful. I always struggle with shadows, so this shadowing tip you provided is very helpful. I love your sketch and painting. You have great style. I've liked and subscribed to your channel. I can't wait to watch the rest of your videos. Thank you so much!

[@WheeTeck]

Glad you found it too! Very happy to be of service!!

[@steezyconnor3472]

Thank you, I aspire to be as good as you some day! Thank you for the inspiration

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome! I am sure you can!! All the best and enjoy the journey!!😊

[@whitecat_art_travel]

l love such tutorial

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks for tuning in!!

[@MsMonika59]

Super great presentation - love your style. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 😊

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks! Very appreciative of your kind words!!😃

[@MsMonika59]

Whee Teck Ong / Hi Wee. I love Singapore been there a few times. May I ask you if I come again. I would very much like to meet you and maybe do a private session in urban sketching. Is that possible? 😊

[@WheeTeck]

@@MsMonika59 Hey - look me up if you ever come, we can always organize something with the Urban Sketching community here! :)

[@MsMonika59]

That sounds great. Won’t be for a while with this Covid. But I know for sure I will meet you one day. Can you please do a video on perspective please - I would very much like that 🙏⭐️😊

[@WheeTeck]

@@MsMonika59 One day!! Let's pray and hope this Covid goes away quickly, or that vaccine is available in short order! Sure, I will put a to do to get a video on perspective! Thanks for the request... :)

[@nabhanhaque5264]

you can draw!!!! Noooo doubt!!!!

[@WheeTeck]

Aw… thank you!! Thanks for tuning in…

[@nabhanhaque5264]

@@WheeTeck np!!!

[@rebeccawilliams2410]

Amazing. Im just starting to try my hand at urban sketching and this really helped. Especially your tip on shadowing before colour! I will absolutely apply that to my future work. Thank you

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thank you and all the best to your urban sketching journey! It’s been a blast for me so I hope it will be for you!

[@victorthng6089]

Good tips, will try out. Thks👍

[@WheeTeck]

Have fun trying! Remember one piece shadow is easy if you design it upfront!

[@GingerUmali]

this was nicely done... not very complicated but beautiful in its simplicity

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks. I try to make it simple for beginners and advance beginners. Appreciate all the feedbacks!! 🙏🙏

[@Meyravee]

I'll try this. Makes sense.

[@WheeTeck]

Good luck with it! Let me know if you have questions... another video of similar concept kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5rchaKsrrKhh6c

[@jannahlyon]

Thank you for sharing this, I am really trying to relax and get loose about sketching, my poor little brain just takes in soooo much detail I find it hard to just move on to the next thing in the scene without being overwhelmed 😅 It was so fun to watch this whole thing come together and how you focussed on the shadows to get the real feeling of the scene, thanks again.

[@WheeTeck]

Glad it’s of use to you!! Details suck everybody in… haha… yes learn to let go and loosen up!!

[@bulanbintang958]

👌👌👌

[@WheeTeck]

🙏🙏🙏😊😊

[@richardsilva-spokane3436]

New sub. Beautiful inspirational work. I will attempt to emulate your style. THANKS 🙏

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome! Thanks for tuning in. I’m glad to be of service!!

[@Deedster56]

Whee, I am so very happy I found your channel! I am just beginning my journey into urban sketching and this was exactly what I needed. I really like your style (and I don’t just mean your beautiful sketch/painting). I have decided to subscribe to your channel and go back to power-watch your other videos 😁 All the best from Canada 🇨🇦

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks for tuning in! There’s an eBook you can use as guide to the channel. Look into the description… all the best to the fantastic journey of art and sketching…

[@jayneyharmony]

Your an awesome artist and really explain your artist process beautifully. Thankyou so much for sharing your creativity. I love your fountain pen could you possibly tell me what it is and is the permanent ink brand called bulletproof permanent? Your really inspiring. Yay for you 🎉✍️

[@WheeTeck]

Hi thank you!! The fountain pen is a TWISBI, and ink is De Atrementis Archival Black. 🙏🙏😊

[@39denittherez65]

Wowowoowowowowwoow love from india

[@WheeTeck]

Thank you!!

[@rufinasoelistyo3318]

Thank you for the wonderful tips and for making sketching simple and achievable. You definitely have a way of explaining it clearly. I subscribed to your channel and will definitely give this a try. Thank you for sharing. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@WheeTeck]

Hello! Thank you for your kind words!! I am glad to be of service and hopefully you will find other videos helpful as well! 🙏😊

[@markbumford8076]

I just simply find your techniques and finished artwork so fascinating and really has set my desire to learn on fire. Thank you for your inspiration. My sketchbook arrived whilst I was in hospital and after a few more days rest I hope to start sketching. Keep safe my brother 🙏

[@WheeTeck]

I’m glad you are inspired and that I’m of service! Keep well!

[@ChristopheJammet]

this is great, thanks for sharing! What ink are you using in the fountain pen? is it waterproof? is the pen a pain to clean?

[@WheeTeck]

Hi! You are welcome… the ink I use is De Atrementis, it’s waterproof when dry. Fountain pen like all others, need cleansing every now and then, but then these days I prefer my Sailor Fude Nib (this video shows TWISBI) as it is easier to clean.

[@FieldOp56]

I love this sketch. I notice you were sketching with a TWSBI fountain pen. What nib size did you use for this drawing (if you recall)? The ink flow seemed very nice and wet. Did you use Artamentis ink? Thanks.

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks! Yes its a TWISBI Med and yes its De Atrementis Archival Black… 🙏😊

[@GraceLYYstories]

nice drawing!

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks 🙏😊

[@TT-fn1xb]

Incredible how much you achieved in 15 minutes. I've subscribed. Your content looks great. Thank you for such an informative video. 🙌🙌

[@WheeTeck]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for tuning in and feedback!!😀

[@ukulelalienation]

Great vid, thx. :) #peace

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks 🙏😊

[@jessjoseph]

The brush you're using is so interesting. Do you have a link?

[@WheeTeck]

That’s a waterbrush. Look it up. There’s a lot of brands Kuratake is the one here in this video. The other brands work too!

[@InvisionHopeHealthyLiving]

Thank you for this video. I subscribed to our channel and will check more of your videos. Great details.

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks for tuning in! Glad you are here with us...

[@noahcap]

Great video! I just happened upon your channel for the first time- so glad I found it. Can you please tell me what ink you are using? I have tried several black fountain pen inks for sketching, but they all bleed when I apply watercolor, even if I let it dry overnight. Thanks!

[@WheeTeck]

Thanks for tuning in!! 🙏😊 I use DeAtremenis which is permanent once dry. Normal fountain pen ink won’t cut it… even when it’s dry…

[@qiqerod]

What paper you used here? Awesome video. New subscriber here

[@WheeTeck]

Hello thanks for tuning in! The paper I used here is Hahnemuhle sketchbook. German I believe.

[@qiqerod]

@@WheeTeck wow lol. What a coincidence I just received the hahnemuhle A6 size sketchbook. I’m glad now I see this paper is good 👍🏻 thank you. By the way, what black ink you used on the fountain pen to do the sketch?

[@WheeTeck]

@@qiqerod ah you have top of the line sketchbook too! For ink I use archival de atrementis black.

[@thejimmilner]

Amazing talent and great tips. Can you tell me the fountain pen make/model and tip size of the one you used for this sketch.

[@WheeTeck]

Hello!! Thanks for tuning in... the fountain pen I use in this video is TWISBI broad, between Sailor Fude Nib and TWISBI, pretty much all my sketches are done on them. Hope you will explore other videos too, have a great day!

[@ChinayDownUnder]

Always love your tutorial... what basic watercolor palette would you recommend for beginners? Thank you 🙂

[@WheeTeck]

Hey thanks. You can check this video out. How to Setup Watercolor Palette | 6, 12 or 16 Urban Sketching Colors (9 min) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pauTgKWer8uErZI hope this helps. Let me know if it doesn’t … 🙏😊

[@noraam46]

Hi, What type of brush are you using? it is like a pen :) I love it

[@WheeTeck]

It’s call a “Water Brush” look it up. It’s about US$5 per piece depending on make and quality … 🙏😊

[@ThirdCoastGardening]

I lived in Singapore for 3 years when I was a kid. My dad was in the oil industry.

[@WheeTeck]

Nice. Singapore changes frequently. Come back to visit!

[@kelyrin]

This was absolutely awesome !! Have you ever made a video about what fountain pen you use and recommend ? :) So far I've been using micron pens but I feel that they don't flow as easily as I'd like for this type of sketches. Thank you !

[@WheeTeck]

I would recommend TWISBI fountain pens like the one here so my all time favorite Sailor Fude Nib. I will put a link to the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5rLl56HjdeFh7M

[@fabiomendiola3360]

Thank you Mr. Whee. May I ask for the pen brand did you use in this sketching?

[@WheeTeck]

TWISBI from Taiwan. I have 2 broad and medium. I think this one is medium. Thanks for tuning in!!🙏🙏😊

[@deepalisoodchaudhri6942]

hello! really enjoyed your video! I really would like to know though, how one may choose what to sketch, and what one may leave out of the sketch, while still telling the story completely... i notice you have left out the complete left side of the picture, and yet the story is complete. thank you!

[@WheeTeck]

Hello! It’s about the focus of your sketch, everything is nice but not everything is relevant. If the story is a person with a dog going for a walk at Everton Park then what’s the minimum I can get away with? That becomes the choice… 😊😊🙏