Urban Sketching for Beginners - Step by Step - Tutorial

[@TobySketchLoose]

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[@nina549]

I see 77.5k

[@sarahpugh749]

@@TobySketchLoose fabulous, thank you.

[@discomcpeej7574]

How does this channel only have 15k subscribers? Criminal. As a beginner with crippling anxiety for just setting pen to paper your videos have quickened my confidence. Solid, practical advise and a diverse pool of instruction and inspiration. Loose, relaxed sketching ftw. Because of you I finally said screw it and started scribbling on a post it at work. Cheers and thanks!

[@AndrewSpindler]

Honestly it is criminal, this channel is a daily reminder to just get in and have a go!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Absolutely awesome to read this, thank you :) Hopefully i'll keep growing :)

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you too @biggammin for the support :)

[@therealjetlag]

That anxiety is the biggest barrier to becoming the artist you want to be. I don't know what it is with art that we think we should just be able to do it without the thousands of hours of work that is actually required, but so many of us battle with it. I think, when we're kids, we all draw at the same level so it's fun and we can show our drawings to each other and we're super supportive. But at some point, our friend keeps drawing but we do other things. When we come back to drawing, our friend's level has increased where ours hasn't and we're ashamed or our work. We lose sight of the fact that our friend has put in the hours and we haven't and then it's no longer fun for us. For me, I just decided that my sketchbook is a private space, no one needs to see it and that I will just draw and try to recapture that joy of drawing. I approach each sketch as an experiment now, and just draw for the fun of it, in the knowledge that each drawing is teaching me something and that the more I do, the better I will get. Drawing is for you. Have fun with it.

[@cindyhorton6980]

You described myself! That really hit home for me, thank you!

[@christineschonmayr5954]

In school I was told I have no talent for painting and drawing and so I didn't enjoy it. But recently, due to starting a junk journal I tried some things. THIS VIDEO makes me want to sketch our city immediately! So clear and doable! Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Brill, please do and have fun!

[@cindyhorton6980]

I'm so glad for you, have fun!!

[@theresa_lili]

Thing is you do have talent. You were belittled because you didn't fit into the teachers idea of 'normal'. It is clear the teacher had inner demons they were dealing with and shared them with you. You have talent, use it, enjoy it and don't ever let someone steal your joy.

[@bahaar2825]

Beautiful advice❤❤❤❤​@@theresa_lili

[@cossoccocsoc]

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[@lynskeykimberly3246]

I’ve struggled for years to understand watercolor. It’s a mystery to me how to finish a piece that seems unfit for the eye. Ugly for short. You’ve helped me understand what I’m supposed to be accomplishing with color. I can draw but the second color hits the page I’ve ruined a nice piece. The simplicity of each step relaxed my overwhelming fear of making a mistake. I’m grateful I found your calm touch and unraveled a piece of this mysterious art. I love watercolor, but I go about painting like it was a chess game. Thank you. I’m going to look for more of your teachings.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Wonderful to hear 😊

[@65Lackie]

I’d like to thank you for introducing me to your style of Art… I’m over 80 & this is my first time using watercolour & line drawings Love your kindness & encouragement… please keep up the amazing videos Best regards R Bailey 👋

[@TobySketchLoose]

Delighted to hear :)

[@jas8815]

You do such a good job of demonstrating the way you work. Thank you!❤

[@debbyleiper8367]

I have an essential tremor, so straight lines are impossible. I feel good about my future with watercolour and sketches. Thank you so much. I love your style and encouragement

[@TobySketchLoose]

No worries ☺️

[@Harry-kk6qf]

Perhaps the condition known as essential tremor can enliven ones art as one has to accept a lack of precision. I have the condition.

[@eileennoel5672]

Toby, what a terrific video! Thanks. FYI, IKEA sells a dish cloth for 69 US cents that works great for watercolor. I bought a pile of them and save on using paper towel/kitchen roll. I wash them up and reuse them.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Great idea!! I think we have that cloth as our normal kitchen cloth so I'm might even steal that for a trial ;)

[@zeynopovski00]

If this attitude was more in this world, we would definitely be more happy! This is not only for drawing or creative processes, I think learning this gentle and loose approach to life is so on point. Drawing would be a practice for that. Appreciations. Thank you💙

[@TobySketchLoose]

No worries 😁

[@clorindecarron3333]

Hello, this morning I discovered your Urban sketching for beginners and I really liked it. I subscribed and happy to follow you. I am 70 years old and I dream of learning to make a sketchbook. Thanks to your video I think that all hope is allowed to me. I do watercolor landscapes but I have trouble drawing urban spaces. Thanks for this video. From Toulouse France

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you so much 😀 And thank you for your thoughts, I hope your sketchbook goes well - and do feel free to ask any questions :)

[@kathleenhimiona2245]

I love your lose style, it's given me a new way of seeing art. I no longer feel as though I have to have every line correct. You are unique.

[@mingyzhang]

Toby, this is one of your best teaching videos. Totally love it. Thanks a bunch.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you think so!

[@MrJeanunes]

I wish I could speak english in a way to thank you how much you deserve. This is The best lesson ive seen on KZbin. Simple, straight to the point and fun. Thank you so much for sharing this. Regards from Brazil!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Jean you're so kind!

[@Waterdoodle113]

“I’m not doing paint by numbers” 😂 amazing video .. this is going to be my first urban sketch, thank you for this!

[@SandraSanchez-qf8vy]

My first urban sketch ever! I loved this tutorial. I thought there is no way I could learn to do this and I am so proud now that I have done it. Thank you so much for your tutorials.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Ahh briliant to hear - thanks Sandra!

[@JosdeVaan]

Love it

[@CraigsOverijse]

never done watercolour dine other types of art at all, I did see an amazing guy making a beautiful painting in water colour in the park last week so i am now here thanks for the clear explaination.

[@fionafearnley7795]

Did my first ever urban sketch pen and water colour this week and sold it! Thank you for all your wonderful advice, I could watch and listen to you all day long! Thank you

[@TobySketchLoose]

Haha epic! Congratulations that must be a great feeling 😊

[@lechat8533]

Hi, Toby! You made me laugh so hard when you said (and I`m paraphrasing): "Don`t be afraid because this really looks like nothing.", and "Now we`re taking out the heavy guns." I love loose sketches, and I would really like to learn how to paint them. This was fun, very informative, and inspiring. Thank you very much! Greetings from Slovenia :)

[@TobySketchLoose]

Haha glad to give you a giggle 🤭

[@lechat8533]

@@TobySketchLoose Giggle? No, no, no. I wasn`t exaggerating! Your remarks surprised me, and I really was laughing out loud :))) Thanks for taking the time to reply.

This was a fantastic tutorial. The best part of it is your constant pep talk and reminding us to not try to strive for perfection, which I think a lot of beginners struggle with! I’ll give messiness and randomness a go!

[@ladyhollman9534]

They make those books 270 etc, because it’s a sketchbook and you may want to actually sketch something then pop some WC in. That means you’ll likely be using a pencil, pens, or watercolor pencils / pastels / colored pencils, etc. You may not want the paper to “eat” the tips of your sketching tools. So, the paper is somewhat smoother. Imho, 300 + is made with a view to brushes; painting … not so much doodling and the likes. Btw, this is the first sketch I did along with you after I found your channel. It is also the very first sketch in my first WC sketchbook. I was that pumped after watching & listening to your instructions. Just do it , have fun … and it came out great 😊 I have been a subscriber ever since. Thank you, Sir.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you 🙏🙏 and good points too ☺️

[@silverpromidi]

Thank you Tony. I now have the paper, travel paints and brushes and pens. Next is to meet with friends at a Botanic Gardens near to us and work out what I want to sketch. This has given me a bit more confidence to make that happen. New subbie also.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Have fun! And thanks 🙏

[@amyschemidt7337]

I love your style and the way you break down your process. But most of all I love your encouragement! Thanks for sharing!

[@TobySketchLoose]

I'm so glad! I just want more people sketching!

[@van5625art]

Wow thank you! You just unlock something in me. Sketching and drawing was a struggle and a pain in my ... Until now. The perfection and the need of accuracy was so in my way I had no fun at all it was a struggle to practice this skills because it was so frustrating. You bring my fun back and set me loose! I already see progress in my skills it's like something click in my brain and a weight is off my shoulder! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart❤

[@TobySketchLoose]

Brilliant to hear!!

[@lovkive]

I struggle a lot with perfectionism and hence haven’t picked up any hobby in years. Started to look into urban sketching yesterday and so so glad to have found you through this video. I’m so inspired to create something of my own no matter how amateur or messy. Thank you, tons. 🩷

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome to hear, please do!

[@janicemartinkovits5931]

I so love this. Super clear and I can’t wait to try your loose style. Please keep these coming, they’re amazing.

[@TobySketchLoose]

OF course - another like this coming on Saturday ;)

[@gonzzzalopv]

I was feeling so uninspired about my painting and how to get back into it until I did this and I just want to say thanks this was super fun and enjoyable. I’ll keep trying more stuff like this .

[@TobySketchLoose]

That's awesome to hear!

[@laubeatrice9547]

and it is so crucial to break our mind from the barrier of good supplies and always feeling there is something not ready for painting, the fact is anytime we can and should do it.

[@sarahpugh749]

Hi, I have wanted to try this for the longest time, but was never brave enough to commit. After watching your video I am going to have a go. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and knowledge.

[@ginaharrison2747]

I've always loved this loose style of urban watercolor sketching and am so happy to have found this video. Will definitely be trying this after work today!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Have fun!

[@PaulWalesArt]

Wonderful guidance - yet my anxiety ramped up incredibly - LOL!! Will come back to this again and again. Thank you for sharing your approach!

[@TobySketchLoose]

No worries 🙂 and good luck ☺️

[@Yomi-san]

Thanks for the introduction to watercolour sketching. I haven‘t sketched or painted for over 40 years but it was something I loved as a student. Your approach inspires confidence to just have a go with minimal financial outlay. I was really pleased to see you working from a photo, my initial approach has been to take multiple photos of my subject, digital photography makes this really easy. I can then put the image on my ipad or laptop and sketch it from there. With experience I may be less self conscious about street sketching 😅. Thanks again and good luck to all those equally inspired. ❤

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure :)

[@aprilxcats]

been doing urban sketching, not a pro - urban sketcher, got a lot of flaws, and, this video really is helping me a lot to understand how others-like you - do "that" its soooo great! amazing, this content popped up on the suggested videos.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Brill, really glad it helped a little!

[@midnightcassettelibrary5171]

Reminds me of an urban abstract painting I have that belonged to my grandmother. Although hers was even more abstract and loose than yours here. Within only a few minutes I feel I learned a lot here in terms of doings lines like this, thank you. I don’t have water colours going on but when I make my own I might use some of my paint pens to add accents.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks for sharing! Sounds really lovely!

[@LeftyMonroe]

This is a great place to start, it can be overwhelming starting out and seeing so much perfection. This is a great way to just get brush to paper and learn how your paint dries, and a little composition. Thank You!

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure

[@michaelpalmerart6787]

I live in a small town in the U.S. with a lot of historic buildings. I've been wanting to get out and paint some things around town. Couldn't have found this at a better time! Going to try this in the morning, weather permitting. Rains a lot here.

[@dorothyatchison1825]

Wow! That was a wild ride and I can hardly wait to do a sketch in my village … thank you so much ❤

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure 😊

[@FrancesFraser-wl1je]

Worked along with you doing the shopfront. Not entirely happy with my result but it's certainly an improvement on past efforts. Thank you.

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

So much fun! Love your teaching style, your enthusiasm, and your art work and colors.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you Marie, means a lot :)

[@catherinewetzler-gn8br]

I ADORE this method! I'm just starting to try watercolor. Usually quite frustrated, not happy with result. But I think I could actually DO this!!! Thank you so much!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You can do it!

[@brendawhaley7094]

I so happy to see some one doing this water color,I’m a beginner and I love this thank you don’t stop you are doing great

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you so much!

[@ClogDancingFiddler]

Thanks Toby, just completed my first urban sketch. I'm so proud of it! 😁

[@TobySketchLoose]

Fantastic!

[@sanchitaabrol]

I was smiling by the end of the video. What a wonderful tutorial! I've recently started creating urban sketches and sometimes feel overwhelmed when starting a new sketch. This is easily one of the best tutorials I've watched on youtube so far! Thanks for posting and I really admire how lovely and patient you were. I'm truly inspired and hope to use these techniques soon :)

[@baguetteboi120]

i get anxious trying to start a drawing cause i worry it wont look "perfect" or i wont like it. this video really helped get rid of that feeling. thanks! defo deserve more subs

[@TobySketchLoose]

I'm so glad! And thanks very much!

[@borleyboo5613]

I’ve watched many watercolour videos on YT but I always come back here. In trying to find my ‘style’ I know now this loose way is mine. This is a lovely little watercolour and I really do love the style. Thank you. 😃👍

[@TobySketchLoose]

I'm so glad!

[@victorianme3668]

I was getting bored and frustrated with watercolor since I just wasn't seeing improvements, but your video really inspired me and now I'm having fun again! Thank you so much!

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure 😊

[@soka7705]

Thank you so much! The real time footage and the way you show how to just stick to four colors taught me a lot.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome to hear :)

[@changchesserly7591]

I love your videos so much! You always encourage, inspire, and motivate me to get out of my head and to just sketch and paint. Thank you so much for your dedication as an art mentor... 💕🙏🏼💕

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you, lovely to hear!

[@cricketthoffman9499]

I use a whiskey flask for water and a collapsible cup. They both slide into a bag. The flask never leaks. Won’t crush. And I love Moleskine books!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Whisky flask is a great idea, flat as well making it easy to stash I imagine!

[@plantlove2585]

Thank you so much for this video! I feel like I just had a therapy session while watching you and the way you talk about it, it totally applies to life! It relaxed me sooo much! Thank you, thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure

[@LittleOldGHLady]

This feels like 'home' to me! I love your style, which fits so well with the sort of work I want to do. Thanks so much for this, and for your free ten-day course, which I've just signed up for.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are so welcome!

[@sillysuzy631]

Thank you so much ! I got a new sailor pen and some new water colors from a friend and I just popped my ear buds in and did this one along with you. You’re helping me loosen up! Really enjoyed this! Thanks a bunch!!

[@TommieG_B_ME]

That was so cool. I LOVE urban sketching

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks

[@SimonaCZK]

I watched so many videos, maybe too many. But you just made starting to actually paint something more approachable. Thank you for the video. ❤

[@TobySketchLoose]

Absolutley no problem, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@juliecronin3047]

Love your tutorial great fun ! Thankyou

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks for watching!

[@kathysuits4749]

Thanks! A valuable lesson for me, an arthritis sufferer! Close, careful detail not possible for me! A “class” I would have paid to attend!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Hi Kathy, just noticed the super thanks, incredibly kind of you thankyou very much!!!

[@katkavojtek8813]

this is so so helpful Toby, thank you.Your classes at Skillshare and here have been a guiding hand for me through a scary process of letting go and learn to sketch and pain losely. Thanks a million!

[@kyliemartin8524]

Oh Im in heaven. I love this style, I've been battling with the perfectionist KZbins that leave me blocked with feelings of inadequacy, this way I can begin and flow and find my way while doing it. thank you so much.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're so welcome!

[@raydrumgoole]

Thanks Toby

[@TobySketchLoose]

Pleasure!

[@SilSm]

A wonderful tutorial. Thanks!

[@oldepersonne]

More likes and comments would cause the algorithm to send this excellent channel out to more people.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Hehe I'm on board if you are ;) Thanks for the support :)

[@vanessalynch7985]

This is an amazing video! I’m going to try this. I’ve never seen a video showing how to do this type of painting as well as you have. Makes me feel like I can try this without having to be perfect. Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Aww thanks Vanessa, really please :)

[@diannecousins2321]

Brilliant advise, made me feel more confident to try!

[@nessunoassolutementenessun2704]

I love how you explained the coloring part, the whole video is very clear and lovely. Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you :)

[@yosoykibbles]

I have tried this and this is the first time I loved my result! ❤❤❤ It is like the whimsical counterpart of the world. Like, what would the structure be if it were in the Spiritual world!!! It is amazing 😂😂✨✨❤❤❤

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome, well done you!

[@beverlybenson9981]

I just came across your channel. I'm a watercolorist, and I love your ideas for plein air. I'm tired of lugging around an easel and my large palette. I'm older, and I can definitely handle the items you suggest.

[@MarthaGrimes-x2v]

I truly enjoyed following your process for this sketching. It was a pleasure to see the spontaneity coupled with a true image . Thank you. I am going to sketch like this…. Thank you

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Skinnychelle48]

Thank u for this video! I’m a total beginner who loves Urban Sketching but didn’t know where to start practicing so this is perfect for me! Thanks so much!

[@COCOChatnails]

Thank you so so much for detailing the process! Merci!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are so welcome!

[@Insidekimsworld]

I started watching your video and though, what the heck. I grabbed my small sketchbook, some pens, and one of my palettes(I think it had Senellier and Qor in it). I’ve always wanted to do urban sketching but there’s just one issue, I can’t draw. I followed along, really just waiting for the color part, and I was quite pleased how it turned out. I ended up watching 6 or 7 more videos. I’ve always wanted to do plein air all around St. Louis (Missouri). I have a month or two more to practice and then I will begin…and finally start my channel. Thanks for the encouragement and inspiration.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Ahh wonderful, thanks for such a lovely comment, I hope you have fun! And great to hear that you're pleased with what you acieved

[@claircooper7417]

This is so great, you mean l dont have to draw every brick.! I am inspired to try this, as this is my style to. Thank you so much, great lesson.

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure 😊

[@laylamurphy3503]

I have never ever ever ever been an artist. And this video inspired me to run out and get my supplies. I cannot wait to paint with you 😅

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome 😎😎 please have fun - not always a smooth journey, but so worthwhile

[@Purpleladybirdart]

I am in the process of putting together a plein air kit and you have made it so simple and accessible for me. Great tutorial and inspirational 💜🙏

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Iceblu511]

As a beginner, I did this pic and so happy with my result! Thanku for a great tutorial, so relaxed and informative too.

[@patwade1250]

Wonderful tutorial where you left a picture of the subject in view. Very helpful to us beginners to see our subject as well as your hand

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@sportnenny]

this is so so wonderful, i've been going through a lot of tutorials and getting quite intimidated but your way of painting is so lovely and accessible

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you so much 😀

[@shazyoung6530]

Thank you so very mush. This tutorial made so much sense to me and I feel confident to go ahead and do some urban sketches from photos I took on a trip.

[@organicfarm6635]

Thank you very much to share all this. I am so excited to start do this.

[@lolarennt2258]

So wonderful and very helpful. Thank you and greetings from Germany . 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melissamagiera2353]

I just bought my very first watercolor sketchbook and watercolors this is my first picture/ page ONE ☝️ thank you so much for this video. It was so much fun! I’m new to all of this and you made it so simple! I’m ready for page two, I’m so glad I found your channel and I subscribed and liked 🥰😍🎉

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome and congratulations!

[@낡감]

바로 적용해보겠습니다! 외국어는 어렵지만 친절한 설명 감사합니다.🥰❤️

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure

[@sapinyavit]

Thank you for your tutorial, love the simplicity of your processes.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are so welcome!

[@sabasworldfamous]

It's a lovely, useful 21 minute video. Thank you

[@TobySketchLoose]

You’re welcome 😊

[@stephaniecorbett5356]

Your approach is brilliant, relaxed and easy going, I love it. I’ve gained so much confidence through it, thank you Toby. Stevie, York

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are very welcome

[@thebellaluna]

I'm just learning urban sketching & this is one awesome step by step video! Thanks so much! :)

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are so welcome!

[@jotex54]

Really enjoyed this sketching and water color painting lesson. Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carolefreeman2544]

Very informative in a fun and easy instruction on Urban Sketching. For a beginner, such as myself, this was eye opening and encouraging to not be afraid to start by doing a loose drawing and not to be afraid to add watercolour to the sketch. Thank you 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

Great to hear!

[@TheRealGrandadNo1]

Toby, a brilliant video, well described and most importantly you are encouraging new or beginner artists to be free in their approach. You also talk about fun, painting should be fun, it is such a joy to create even a small sketch a wonderful reminder of a holiday or just a place that took one's interest. Much respect from an old artist.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you!

[@sarahleamyawandererwriter6040]

Thanks for this, you are definitely the right man for teaching me, looser is my style. I did go too far though, so not keen on what I created but hey ho, I get the idea. Now for more of your videos. Cheers Toby.

[@Lindaw1811]

Best urban sketching video ever! Thank you SO much!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're so welcome!

[@kathylovesmk]

I'm so excited to find your channel!! I tried urban sketching a few years ago, with very little prior art experience, and just couldn't ever get the hang of it. I never knew where or how to begin, my proportions were always off. So I just gave up. You're inspiring me to give it another try!😍💖

[@TobySketchLoose]

You can do it!

[@JodieLang-LHR]

Once again an absolutely fabulous video! You have every detail so thought out and each outfit is put together so simply, yet so very elegantly! Adore your style and I'm quite a bit older than you!! Very well done!💜

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you so much!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

I love your method of teaching and your techniques. TFS all you tips and tricks ......... now onto my first sketch !! Fantastic tutorial!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks 🙏 very kind

[@gglydie4242]

This is the first of your video's I've found and I've hit subscribe already! Love this, thank you for the simple and 'loose' tips that make urban sketching so simple and accessible. Personally, I have a perfectionist streak that is useful in my job but it can be a block in my creativity. I'm letting my sketchbook and portable kit help me to just let go and relax in the journey of the creation on the page.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@JanetteHeffernan]

I enjoyed this video! As a child I was given a box of watercolours but was not taught how to use them. You do have to be taught how to use watercolours! Last year after many expensive lessons and lots of disasters I got the hang of it really by trial and error by myself. Now I can paint virtually anything from abstract to realism. I look at my watercolours and I cannot believe that I painted that - but I did, One of the most important thing I learned is to be patient. Watercolour takes time to dry. I found even if it looked awful some sort of magic happened overnight. This is why outside sketching is so unsatisfactory. Watercolours cannot be painted on the hoof. It is does in stages and each must dry. The applied pigment looks very different when it is dry. Next tip, one is told you cannot remove water colour, well that is true but not quite. If you use very staining pigments it is difficult to get back to pure white but with a brush, clean water and tissue one can do a very good job. The moment I found I could remove my mistakes even quite large mistakes my life changed. Any obvious instant mistake and I correct immediately and usually It disappears. I am very careful to be very light with my first wash. Lastly clean water. Every time I change colour I use clean water! A little watercolour pigment goes a long way, a touch of blue in the yellow and you get green or mud. If you want clear. clean colours keep your palette and water clean especially yellows. Use paints with just one pigment and try not to over mix otherwise you will get mud. It can look great but I like my watercolours to "Pop" off the page. Lastly sometimes when I began I used to turn to my pen and correct. I did this for years until I discovered I could correct. At first I made a draft copy on cheap paper, made all the major mistakes and the repeated on expensive 300g paper but I found I paint better on the cheap paper as this sketch book. The paper is very white, which is good and has no texture so one's fine lines are not wobbly. But this is me! I am still learning, Singer Sergeant who I adore gave up oils for the medium and he used white paste, another no no> oodles of white paint. I try to keep my whites clean but really masking fluid is the best answer. Sadly I am just at the start of my watercolour adventure. At 81 I have yet to discover my own style but I can copy any style as the old masters used to do when apprentices so I have fun. Oh to be young again! Thank you again for this video. I wish I had discovered this many years ago.

[@shreyansshrishrimal1761]

This is absolutely beautiful. I have recently started sketching and this gives me courage to try urban sketches now.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome to hear!

[@sue5230]

Thank you, Toby!!! You’re a wonderful teacher!!!!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you think so!

[@arleneswartz9959]

Absolutely fabulous tutorial!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks so much!

[@timothywilliams8907]

I like the idea of adding the spots on the sides to suggest there's something more off to it, but I think I would have added some pencil sketching of some of the things that you see on both sides. Not necessarily full-on, but rather hints, suggestions, or slight glimpses of some details. It's still a great piece, no matter what.

[@kerry5586]

One of the best line and wash tutorials I have seen. Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Brill, thanks Kerry!

[@kerry5586]

@@TobySketchLoose I had my first go last night and I am really pleased. Can't thank you enough for inspiring me.

[@aportgirl]

I found your channel today and loved it. Please do more beginner water color. I can’t draw. You know the difference between a boy or a girl by her triangle skirt. But I follow along with you and it looked like a village business in an earthquake. However for the first time in 60 years I think I can do it or at least improve on my drawing/water color. Thank you ever so much

[@TobySketchLoose]

Delighted to hear ☺️☺️ more beginners stuff coming soon 😁

[@SKY-qf8qq]

So glad I found your channel. I’ve subscribed. Really like how you go through this. Very encouraging.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you for the lovely feedback, welcome on board!