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

Learn URBAN SKETCHING BASICS from a Pro! Famous urban sketcher IAN FENNELLY explains how to create your own lively and atmospheric sketch. He is capturing Piccadilly Circus, a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. In this tutorial he shows how to deal with all the complicated details of such a busy place in a few 'simple' steps. He uses various Pens and SCHMINCKE HORADAM watercolors. Let Ian take you on a creative journey!
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Ian Fennelly ist einer der Stars der weltweiten Urban Sketching Szene. Wir sind stolz darauf immer wieder mit ihm drehen zu können! Hier schildert er ganz allgemein seine Herangehensweise an komplexe Motive in der Stadt. Wie erfasst man ein Motiv wie trifft man Entscheidungen (was ist wichtig, was unwichtig), wie setzt man Aquarellfarbe ein ohne alles 'anzumalen'? Wer zeichnen, skizzieren und aquarellieren lernen will, sollte hier gut zusehen und vielleicht sogar einen Kurs mit Ian besuchen. Er ist ein absolut wunderbarer Kursleiter!
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Official USK website: www.urbansketchers.org/
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[@chatita9527]

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

[@b.r.6076]

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

[@denisei5367]

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

[@SteveAtkinsonFineArt]

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

[@CodeMom]

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

[@artistravel]

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

[@literaturix]

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

[@taniaramirez1376]

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

[@artistravel]

Yay!!! Have fun!!

[@farmerfox3332]

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

[@xVentax]

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

[@artistravel]

Thank you :-)

[@JustCallMeElle]

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

[@whosaidcate4034]

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

[@judyonody7748]

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

[@kayrogers7743]

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

[@artistravel]

💙🙏🏼

[@Anna-zx4bo]

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

[@alexbeury579]

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

[@daleshawn1910]

Astonishing!❤

[@artistravel]

:) thanks

[@migueltome1148]

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

[@sallyjohnson1566]

Thank you, Ian! Love this so much!

[@countryfolkheart]

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

[@monika.71]

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

[@artistravel]

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

[@heatheredwards7158]

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

[@marciaquintela5012]

i love your demo, thank you!

[@yosari20]

Thanks Ian for the great works that motivate me

[@innerchild23]

Sir your voice so calming and peaceful...

[@paulhill3065]

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

[@isnai3213]

You are amazing !Thank you so much !

[@AlexVinder]

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

[@artistravel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@gtberg]

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

[@artistravel]

Thank you so much 😀

[@leslie4421]

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

[@artistravel]

Thank you so much!

[@eoincampbell-flyfishermana4737]

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

[@77mlourdes]

Felicidades !! Esta hermoso 🥰

[@XtianApi]

The unfinished parts, the journey, awesome

[@n.gawehns4744]

I love it!❤

[@sohrabtajadin3402]

Great presenter, teacher and enthusiastic sketcher. Bravo Ian!

[@essietangle9931]

Thank you!! This was great🤔

[@leemitchell6600]

Learning to be loose, thank you!

[@KataSzekeres]

❤ awesome!

[@artistravel]

Thanks, Kata!! 🤩

[@dorisdavidson7849]

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

[@artistravel]

Glad you enjoyed it! warm regards: artistravel team

[@thokchomjayshree8089]

Amazing

[@theBoonarmies]

Holy hell, I adore this style. Absolutely stunning.

[@artistravel]

Glad you like it!

[@kathrynwilliams6751]

Love your paintings and your videos. Thank you.

[@artistravel]

Thank You!!!

[@dmullins311]

You create magic!!

[@helenoreillylong9497]

Wow Wow Wow!

[@ninaplepiene5219]

Super, bravissimo!!

[@amritagill9643]

Very nice !

[@MsAlliances]

Your speech is like a poem.

[@artistravel]

we agree wholeheartedly! your friends from artistravel

[@fanatlarge]

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

[@cleols5433]

Really awesome work ❣❣❣

[@artistravel]

His work is really fantastic! 😍

[@brigittabrands6090]

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

[@artistravel]

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

[@brigittabrands6090]

@@artistravel Thank you so much!❤

[@PetraWM1974]

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

[@artistravel]

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

[@GabrieleKraft]

Großartig 🤩

[@artistravel]

Danke!!

[@getsomecolourinyourlifedav2478]

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

[@artistravel]

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

[@getsomecolourinyourlifedav2478]

@@artistravel anytime 😊

[@cathychats]

😍😍😍

[@henschim]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼

[@jgportraitart386]

so nice:)

[@artistravel]

Thank you 🤗

[@amarylissilvafrizzo3495]

What a genius

[@mikewebsdale4777]

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

[@antonellasantamaria4840]

Sei davvero bravo

[@JamesRandall47]

I’d give anything to paint like this.

[@sylviastoler6598]

😊😊❤

[@bixnash1]

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

[@wing-wanchan9794]

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

[@monika.71]

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

[@khinmaykyi8306]

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

[@artistravel]

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

[@andrzejbaczkowski8393]

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

[@zagcatt]

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

[@andrzejbaczkowski8393]

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

[@nobleartofcycling9748]

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

[@covorca]

Yup smooth fabriano

[@covorca]

5.12

[@alanchung7108]

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

[@cathychats]

Do you have your own youtube channel?

[@colorist_tommy4247]

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