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.

[@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.

[@SamirPatnaik]

The best 18 minutes spent. It was so meditative

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Samir Patnaik . Nice comment. Thank you :)

[@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

[@leighcain7258]

Silence is golden. Thanks

[@PeterSheelerart]

LoL, thank you Leigh

[@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. 👍🏼🥰

[@vivienreimer7211]

WOW!! Just WOW

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much Vivien

[@dwbrady5795]

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

[@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.

[@patriciatatich3014]

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

[@ESousa-dn4vs]

Im from Portugal, your art is worderfull

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Eduardo. So is your country

[@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 :)

[@moonbubbles3046]

Watching you is a magical experience.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Kind words Laura. Thank you.

[@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

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@joeshields4952]

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

[@shanamontague3459]

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

[@PeterSheelerart]

Very kind words. Greatly appreciated. Peter :)

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@jmeyer3rn]

Love it. Just love your style and your pallet.

[@PeterSheelerart]

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

[@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

[@Lisapizza789]

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

[@PeterSheelerart]

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching :)

[@pkarunakaran1935]

it's great joy watching your videos

[@PeterSheelerart]

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

[@BiswajitML65]

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

[@PeterSheelerart]

Great comment. Thanks

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@beckyhofer4328]

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

[@feltingwoolsculpter]

BRILLIANT!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!❤

[@danielmj6239]

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

[@MsAlakananda]

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

[@angelicaapolinar4343]

Love this tutorial! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@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

[@phoebebradburn8894]

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

[@nojam6212]

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

[@PeterSheelerart]

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

[@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!!! :)

[@balzo6776]

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

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Balzo. Just takes practice

[@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 ;)

[@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

[@arlenemurphy804]

love watching your videos. ...

[@PeterSheelerart]

+A Murphy . Always appreciated. Thank you, Peter

[@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 :-)

[@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.

[@Shaquil1]

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

[@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 :)

[@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 .

[@yellabyrd5821]

Your work is beautiful.It makes me feel so peaceful

[@closerlookbooks]

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

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks Steven. Looks can be deceiving.

[@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.

[@Miserableplace]

that blue is so vibrant and insane

[@PeterSheelerart]

Lol. It is. Thanks.

[@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 :)

[@lilas23]

Lindo desenho vintage 👍😍

[@PeterSheelerart]

Muito obrigado

Amazing and beautiful

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Iván Díaz - Buho01 (Buho01) . Thank you very much Ivan. Peter

[@betul-h2q]

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

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@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

[@katyoutnabout5943]

This man made beautiful art is 18 minutes flat. Wow.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it

[@krishuu9035]

Love all your drawings!

[@marylabrec2728]

You really make me want to try it😊 I'm glad I subscribed

[@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

[@jizay1o17]

So relaxing

[@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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@stepheneckart2202]

Always classy!!!

[@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. :)

[@AshPedreiroPlaysGames]

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

[@annediserafino2470]

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

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much :)

[@irlanda3490]

Nice, you are so talented.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Very kind words. Greatly appreciated. Peter :)

[@flaviapignata3346]

io amo tantissimo i paesaggi urbani complimenti per la tua bravura e grazie per aver condiviso il video con noi

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Flavia Pignata . Grazie mille Flavia. Lieto che ti sia piaciuto. Peter

[@DeepakYadav-kr4bx]

Your sketch is sensational

[@PeterSheelerart]

Very kind Deepak. Thank you

[@NaturalHealthAngel]

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

[@woof_iiiu]

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

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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 :)

[@Pafkatax]

I love this style

[@sonalkapadiashah7125]

❤️thank you! I’m going to try this 😀

[@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!

[@JamalLaeli]

perfect shading

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Jamal :)

[@mariateresat4991]

Wonderful. I love Porto... Thanks

[@athutch]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@PeterSheelerart]

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

[@amymclaughlin1201]

Beautiful sketch. Love the look of pen and wash.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you Amy :)

[@milagrosmv4143]

Seeing this was so relaxing. It's seems Quentin Blake'style.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated :) I'll have to check him out.

[@keithpayne4143]

Another wonderful demo Peter , thanks very much 👍🏻, would love to see you paint an Oasthouse .

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Keith Payne . Well Keith, I only work from my own reference photos and I don't seem to have an Oasthouse ;) I had to Google it to find out what it was. Peter

[@keithpayne4143]

+Peter Sheeler .....no problem Peter , they used to be very important buildings here in the uk.😉.....used for drying hops for beer in the old days 🍺 now nearly all are converted into lovely country houses.....all the best, Keith

[@PeterSheelerart]

+Keith Payne . Hoping to visit the UK soon. Maybe next year. I'll have to snap some reference photos then.

[@lowertoaster9718]

Awesome as usual!👍👍

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much! :)

[@ledar44]

That's a super cute sketch

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you very much. So glad you liked it :)

[@deryab774]

So good, well done!

[@samuelfarmer5270]

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

[@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%

[@afiasaiyara6668]

Thanks for this easy tutorial I have painted the same like this ❤️ 💖❤️

[@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

[@alanvongoodleef3518]

I just subscribed to your Channel. very good teaching tutorial video.

[@PeterSheelerart]

Thank you so much Alan. Very glad to have you as a new subscriber.

[@aybenahos4497]

I love it❣️

[@_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.