Really Quick Urban Sketching - Easy Tutorial in 10 minutes!

[@geoffreydowen5793]

wonderfully executed Toby I had a stroke and lost my confidence, so my shaky hand has become en vogue. THANK YOU for taking the time for your post,

[@TobySketchLoose]

🙏🙏🙏

[@KerriVincent-i3t]

You have changed my whole perspective on art! I've just started urban sketching after watching your videos and have never enjoyed something creative this much! Can't wait to do more. Thank you for inspiring :)

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you!!

[@barblallier9413]

Me too, I'm suddenly looking forward to creating!

[@fabtext]

Definitely prefer the bold lines. I've just recently discovered your tutorials and you've helped me so much in loosening up my lines. Your tutorials, your voice), are easy to listen to and your visuals are direct and clear. So glad I found you and follow you on Instagram. Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

I'm so glad!

[@debbyleiper8367]

Love it. Can’t get enough. I prefer the end result, thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@judigibbs]

I also love the final details with the pen. I painted along with you and can see that I am improving bit by bit and I am most often so pleased with what shows up on the paper. When you work quickly it makes me relax and just 'go for it' and that is the feeling I want from my work. Thank you. Very well done. AGAIN.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks for sharing! And really lovely to read your comments Judi!

[@emmawild2808]

that's a good idea Judi

[@donnapurdy4035]

Love the after. It gave the painting movement and life. Thank you. Good teacher!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you so much!

[@wtlinfinte9425]

Loooove your artistic ability and you’re a very good teacher !! I love it finished ; as you said gives it more punch! Thank you so much.

[@larrymisiak915]

I wanted the buildings to be brown! What you did was very attractive. Should give us all confidence. Your voiceover is always encouraging and confident!

[@TobySketchLoose]

haha, alas they are white :p

[@SomethingandSunshine]

Loved the bolder lines! And I loved the video! I definitely want to have the ability to draw as you do! It’s beautiful and so fun to look at!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You can do it, no doubts :) Thanks for the comment :)

[@tomtipps4142]

Toby, thank you for sharing this sketch. I am a newbie looking to make sketching and watercolor in my own means and methods. I started with really detailing urban sketches and people and find more happiness suggesting rather than documenting. I really enjoyed listening to your thoughts ask you sketched which helps me connect the lines with your visualization. Have a great day!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome! Suggesting instead of documenting is a lovely turn of phrase too :) Are you happy if I 'borrow' it in future lessons?!

[@marigonzalez6879]

You make it look so easy! ❤

[@martinatrzeciak9842]

this made really fun…first I was afraid of overdoing it, but when I saw the final result I was convinced! Thank you, Toby!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Brilliant, thanks Martina!

[@1bigheaddave]

Thanks for sharing,your work is inspirational.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks!! Very kind!

[@tonychestnut904]

So many useful little techniques you share with us. As always, so grateful!

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure!

[@sylviasmith1769]

Really like your simplistic drawing style. I get caught up in the details, TY for the tips.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ДжэйКей-и1ш]

The sketch is so full of life! It's fantastic you can make it in 10 minutes. I am happy to discover your chanel

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bjk81]

Really enjoyed this tutorial! 🙏

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anneleigh641]

yes love the definition of the bold lines. Thank you. I'm just starting out in this method.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're so welcome!

[@chris.h_]

This is just wonderful! Thank you for filming and explaining the process

[@TobySketchLoose]

great to hear!

[@francesmaguire4351]

Another really helpful video, many tips and techniques in a short time and showing how sketches can be done quickly. I prefer the 'after', I find differentiating the built from the natural adds definition to a scene and can help with perspective. Thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Hi Frances, thanks for the comment. Very interesting to hear people's opinions on those one!

[@jeffsayer2888]

Hi Toby, really like this one, but I like all your work 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you so much 😀

[@christineverploeg182]

I agree. The boulder lines did add punch and I liked that best.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks Christine!

[@karenburns4106]

Your urban sketching is waking me up to something! I want to try!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You should!

[@lesliethompson4588]

I’ve watched a lot of tutorials, and yours are by far the simplest and more comfortable to follow. I had to laugh I’m in Arizona and in the summer we keep the windows CLOSED ☺️

[@TobySketchLoose]

Haha this is a lesson I learned in the heat - windows and curtains closed. Sadly we don't have Aircon, so the best we can do is turn a fan on and hope for the best 😂

[@belenesalfonsoymery]

Excelente trabajo!!, La pluma Lamy que ha utilizado la tinta es permanente y resistente al agua, o es tinta normal. Muchas gracias por sus enseñanzas, tienes nuevo suscriptor

[@jjzim7267]

I definitely prefer the after!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awe thanks!

[@iamice7225]

always so crazy to see how quickly these come to life

[@TobySketchLoose]

Hehe thanks!

[@donnaweintraub8769]

It was all good. You didn't go "overboard" with the outlining which I think takes away from the watercolor. Very nicely done Toby

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks Donna!

[@winfieldtaylor4967]

You're a great sketcher and teach very well...Good job..I will look for more clips..Thanks..

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you so much 😃

[@BendAndShape]

Thanks!

[@TobySketchLoose]

wow thanks!!

[@ChericeByler]

Very helpful, Thanks!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're welcome!

[@melissamartin5506]

Like the bold one better. Thank you for your video. I love that it's simplistic. I will be subscribing! ❤️

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks for subbing!

[@renigalea767]

LOVE your tutorials!. I’m trying so hard to sketch loose and it is a real struggle. You make it all look so easy.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks so much 😊

[@eddie5407]

Very helpful! Thank you 🙏

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're so welcome!

[@stephaniecorbett5356]

Started my ten day course this morning…… love it….thanks so much.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Wonderful!

[@mariamackintosh6816]

Thank you so much for this very encouraging work of art. I particularly liked that you could sort of bring your own interpretation into the work, which I would now like to try. I have always been self-conscious about my art work, but your approach seems excellent. I really like the idea too that you can sketch something like this, and use your own colouring, add interesting further details if you wish. So I’m very glad I found your video, because I do so think your style and approach, and way of sketching are delightful! I also liked that you tended to concentrate on a suggestion of some of the items in the picture, and I do think that this is interestingly very effective. Thanks, again, and I’ll look forward to practicing and enjoying more of your work in the future.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Lovely comment to read, thank you for your thoughts 💭

[@anikapaldi7161]

Wow! Just took your advice and did a quick loose still life…I actually like it! In less than 10 minutes I produced two apples, two bananas, an orange and a vase with a monstera branch. Who knew it was even possible? I didn’t!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Haha brilliant :) Great to hear!

[@GM-yn9nc]

This was fun, loved both sketches but agree the bold lines defined the houses more clearly. Wish I could walk this street into town like you do, so lovely and different from my suburban neighborhood. Excellent tutorial with perfect voice over and low music in background. New subscriber here. Thanks so much.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the lovely comment!

[@dancingqueen2131]

Really enjoyed that., magic! You made it look so easy, and gave me confidence. Yes the added black lines were fun ….definitely completed the piece, i woulda added a pop of red colour on the car for extra contrast, without over doing. Subscribing. Thankyou 😊

[@elisabethkruger8882]

Amazing!!! I LOVE it

[@TobySketchLoose]

So kind of you :)

[@nineteenseventy7045]

Finally , I found you and thank you so much for your tutorials.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Happy to help!

[@dianemccain3124]

Love the "after"!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks!

[@libellula3313]

Loved it, but I was willing you to put a dab of red on the car to further draw the eye in. Great video, thanks.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Good call!

[@michaeltalbot8242]

Thanks I have a similar vista of a canal scenario near me in bathampton just outside bath NE Somerset these techniques will work out just as well although the water will need to be worked on kindest regards mickT

[@TobySketchLoose]

Have fun!!

[@Johnthetripper]

I discovered the dry brush to push the part dried paint around by accident, grabbed the wrong brush. Thanks for the inspiration Toby.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Pleasur!

[@michelaviviano3022]

love it!

[@TobySketchLoose]

:)

[@Renegade_2023]

so much fun!

[@TobySketchLoose]

👍

[@JohnnyB-art]

Love this 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

Cheers again!!

[@lc4365]

Beautiful!

[@marinawilkinson5840]

Great work.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Many many thanks

[@desmond9168]

Love your stuff! Been inspired to have -another!- go myself? Have to say I preferred to ‘before’ though really liked your other vid with the ‘Nelsons” shop after you’d used the larger outliner there!?

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks for the thoughts Desmond :) Do have a go yourself!

[@Pattymelt415]

Bravo!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you :)

[@csikomas8910]

I prefer the after. I have a Lamy Safari like yours but I've never tried it over water colours. But I will now. Thank you. c

[@TobySketchLoose]

Wonderful!

[@bahaven1896]

LOVE that - really helpful. Thanks

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulcatarino2209]

Prefer the the "before" @11:50. I liked the almost minimalistic look of not adding colour to the building walls. The bold lines draw attention to empty white space and takes away from the overall composition.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks for the thoughts 💭

[@katemccarthy2463]

I would stress too much if I was working against the clock. Fabulous tutorial, thank you

[@TobySketchLoose]

You’re welcome 😊

[@DasKomische]

❤ wunderbar vielen lieben Dank 🤩

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks 🙏🙏🙏

[@katemccarthy2463]

🤣I was looking around as it sounded like a bee buzzing around. I'm glad you cleared that one up. 😂

[@TobySketchLoose]

😁

[@annwornell7510]

I could watch you for hours, my sketching is abysmal I can't seem to get the perspective or angles right. I'm ok with flowers and trees but not with buildings at all so very rewarding to watch you😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you so much 👍🙏

[@moespana1]

Me encantó, aun tengo miedo de usar la acuarela y estropear el dibujo pero tu me animas, tus videos son maravillosos y muchisimas gracias por incluir subtitulos en español, me ayudan bastante... nuevamente, mil gracias por unos vídeos tan maravillosos, aparte de enseñar me inspiran confianza y tranquilidad...un gran saludo y agradecimiento de una chilena que vive en España 😊😍

[@TobySketchLoose]

🙏🙏

[@mireillejulliard6907]

Tout ce que j’aime,merci beaucoup,je ne comprends pas l’anglais,mais en regardant seulement on apprend,merci beaucoup

[@TobySketchLoose]

Je comprends juste un peu de français :) mais (hopefully) suffisamment pour comprendre votre commentaire et vous dire merci ! I hope that makes sense hehe

[@TobySketchLoose]

If you want more you can also join my NEW FREE COURSE! Join HERE - www.sketchloose.co.uk/tendays Here are your next videos: Urban Sketching Outside for Beginners - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaKvf3lrltOopbc Start Fountain Pen Sketching - kzbin.info/www/bejne/in_UapyYd5yfj6c Urban Sketching for Beginners, Step by Step - kzbin.info/www/bejne/epXFgn94mc2Ambs How to Sketch Loose - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2PMmn9jmbNmaNU

[@eileenmariehennighan9883]

Love your work you explain the process well. My one question is why didn't you paint the car?

[@TobySketchLoose]

No good reason! Just a decision I matter on the day, I agree a rich of colour in the car could have been interesting

[@mikebutterworth73]

I loved your loose style but you verticals, vanishing lines and scale are all spot on even if tgey are loose, for me the archway door way a little too bold although the White fur seal on the right hand side did dissapear when the bold pen came back 😊😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

🤣🤣 poor seal

[@bigblue6917]

Definitely the after. I though that it looked a bit weak before whereas having better definition brought the sketch out more.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks again for your comments and thoughts! Much appreciated :)

[@robinward7262]

I would have liked the car to be red, or some other color, even if it detracted from the arched doorway. But, gorgeous line & wash, as usual!

[@TobySketchLoose]

That's a good idea!

[@Olivia.587]

Hi Toby I discovered your tutorials yesterday & was amazed to see my local town! I will be working my way through all your tutorials. I also prefer the bold lines at the end. Your sketches are great. Thankyou. When you are out & about & painting in a sketchbook, what paper thickness would you recommend? as I notice you use quite a lot of water (probably where I'm going wrong 😅)

[@TobySketchLoose]

Hello from St Neots! Come along to the Urban Sketch meet ups if you fancy it :) For sketching like this - minimum 150gsm, but that can be a bit dicey. I usually use Moleskin sketchbooks - 220gsm - but my paper is all a minimum of 300gsm.

[@loggggon]

Would like to do something similar but mural size, same principles?

[@TobySketchLoose]

An interesting question.. I'm not sure! I would imagine so but the preview works be very different

[@longwaytotipperary]

❤ this!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you!

[@hss1569]

casual and nice

[@TobySketchLoose]

😊😊

[@donnamacbride6465]

helpful thx so much

[@TobySketchLoose]

No problem!

[@samanthathompson9812]

Is there video somewhere on loading paint onto the brush: how much water, when to rinse, how to keep the water and pans clean? Everyone does it so deftly but I struggle.

[@TobySketchLoose]

I must confess not to having a video that covers all these point. . But the ideas are good ones, I'll try to create something :)

[@samanthathompson9812]

@@TobySketchLoose ❤

[@dh9033]

Great tutorial thank you 🙂 Are you sketching on watercolour paper (smooth?) or normal sketching stock please? Cheers! Dudley

[@TobySketchLoose]

This, if I remember correclty, is lihgtly textured cold pressed watercolour paper

[@plasticscholar7983]

Toby this is great. Prefer the bolder lines but want to know why you didn’t detail the large tree. Would that counter the negative space you trying to create as it would be too similar?

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks for the comment and good question. The simple answer is I often don't add much detail to trees, normally an outline and a suggestion of detail. Especially for quick sketching 😊

[@mmallow6481]

Lovely watercolor! What ink do you use in your Lami pen? Thanks :)

[@TobySketchLoose]

In the description

[@mmallow6481]

Hmmm... I do not see it listed. Under your Amazon lists with my supplies I see two listed: Waterman Fountain Pen In and the Platinum Carbon Ink.

[@puppydood]

Loved the extra pen work. It really made the sketch sing! You didn’t bolden the street lamp though, not sure by design or time constraints?

[@TobySketchLoose]

I think by the nature of time constraints more than anything - not a conscious decision!

[@paulcoventry1992]

Hi Toby, loving your videos. What paper do you use.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks Paul, my papers are on my website - check out urbansketch.co.uk/supplies-1 for more info

[@ladym6738]

Found it curious the negative remarks about the clean up or heavy line. (A good reason not to put content out there). Wondering if a side by side of the Unibal and the yellow fountain pen; wonder how small quick side by side vignettes would compare / contrast or have you noticed in your experience any discernible difference? Thank you for your work. It appears to me that you are assembling works for a book - yes-no? Think about it

[@TobySketchLoose]

Currently assembling a big course :) lots of works to go in that as examples! A side by side would be interesting indeed! thanks for the ideas

[@lesliethompson4588]

Love both. But on this one I prefer the first sketch

[@TobySketchLoose]

Ahh interestin, love hearing different opinions on topics like this!

[@charlenerobertson-zb4dn]

Yes! Me too... In fact, I was skimming through all the comments to see if anyone else felt the same. The first sketch was fabulous with the lighter strokes giving a washed-out feel to the entire piece. Super work, Toby... I discovered your channel recently and it's giving me the push to pick up my watercolors again! Thanks for sharing such lovely tips🙏👍

[@osks]

Question (stoopid one I know): Better to stick to one single/continuous line or is it OK to break the line (and then, better to try and continue at the same point I left off)?

[@TobySketchLoose]

Not stupid! Anything is ok, normally I break up there line a few times then picky it back up wherever feels right 👍

[@flickaJay]

Have you ever sat down on that wall and done a sketch of this place along the road? It's something I would want to do if I walked along there often.

[@TobySketchLoose]

I have, several times ☺️

[@trevorwick5336]

What type of paper did you use please?

[@TobySketchLoose]

Hi Trevor - I believe this paper is Daler Rowney student grade A4 cold pressed paper - my normal papers are listed on urbansketch.co.uk/supplies-1

[@Firebrand55]

Great How To....and very encouraging for beginners. However, I think leaving the buildings white hints at unfinished...but in 10 minutes, the result is impressive.....now, where is my brand new drawing kit.......?

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you, and your point of view is certainly valid! Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@epicurean9164]

I want to know how to draw lines like you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Hehe I have a course 😜

[@cynthiahonorio9758]

I prefer the before. Consistently suggesting all street elements. But both look good.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Noted! I can see your view of course!

[@user-yb2og2pd3l]

Great! But not everything has to be quick... Take your time! Some of us draw to relax 😉. Thanks for sharing your work!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Haha you are quite right - I''m a bit manic, so even doing a quick sketch is relative relaxation for me ;)

[@charoperticone5485]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you!

[@stellaball7289]

Great tutorial but i can't decide on the bold outline. Maybe it is just a little too thick a line to my eye.

[@TobySketchLoose]

I'm probably with you here - it becomes very illustrative with a thick line, but sometimes works really well...

[@ptrisonic]

Flask Walk? If it is FW I nearly moved into a house there yonks ago and my neighbour would have been actor Phylis Logan (known nowadays for Downton Abbey). I'm sure she moved into a bigger house by now... P

[@TobySketchLoose]

Brook street

[@nikkiwells1688]

Going to have to practice those very loose penwork windows 😅

[@TobySketchLoose]

haha indeed, but mostly it's about feelign confident with what you've put down

[@TinaMcCoy-vv7zm]

What kind and size brush is this?

[@TobySketchLoose]

Hi Tina, it's the top brush here listed on my website - www.urbansketch.co.uk/supplies/watercolour-brushes (the size 2 by Jackson)

[@debrabrooks1790]

I’m a beginner and learned a lot watching this. The suggestion of the steps and how to loosely draw is very helpful to me. I’m still trying to discover my style.

[@TobySketchLoose]

@@debrabrooks1790 :)

[@flob.359]

Advanced through all the sketches on KZbin nobody seems to tell us beginners what type of ink pen to use for these sketches

[@TobySketchLoose]

There is no rule, :) I could do this sketch with a fine liner, a fountain pen, a chisel marker, a fude pen - they'd all feel a little different, but definitely look like my style. Find what fits you with a bit of experimentation. Just needs to be waterproof - check out urbansketch.co.uk/supplies if you want to see the things I like to use most of all

[@monicafabiani8371]

❤

[@TobySketchLoose]

:)

[@pippaloves]

The after

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks Pippa - I think I'm with you!

[@harmonised8353]

Someone stole 2 wheels off the parked car!

[@LegoQueenLego]

like

[@TobySketchLoose]

😀

[@LegoQueenLego]

@@TobySketchLoose I invite you to watch and comment on my films 👍 😎