Urban Sketching Tips for the Absolute Beginner

Lovely video! :) I have another little tip, too: it's less scary to start by sitting in a cafe when drawing, possibly even indoors. This is much less conspicuous and the windows can be used to frame the views, which is less overwhelming. Also, when the architecture feels too complex you can draw the cups and plates and teapot in front of you...

6:19 British variant sketching kit: thermal underwear, woolly hat, arctic waterproofs, thermos flask…. 😂

Thank you Teoh, great video. I'm a new urban sketcher and I plucked up the courage to paint outside for the first time, when I was visiting the Peak in Hong Kong. I must say people do just stop and stare, talk, give you a thumbs up 😮 and one woman was videoing me - I guess when she looks back at the video, she'll realise what rubbish I had drawn 😅 At the 3rd attempt I finally felt I had calmed down and sketched something I was happy with. Should have started with pencil but I'd left mine at home. Anyhoo I had a blast, will try and get some fellow urban sketchers to join me when I'm back in the UK, now it's warmer 😊.

I enjoy meeting your Sketchy friends! Hello from Canada.

I love everything Sharon said, very encouraging. Thank you for sharing so many advice Teoh, great content as always 🥰

Teoh, I'm glad you're back to doing urban sketching videos outdoor. I missed that kind of content on your channel.

Singapore looks gorgeous. Lots of different types of architecture

Apart from all the useful and inspiring information and advice, it’s so great to see the streets of Singapore again!

Thanks for taking us all on location with you as well as giving us helpful tips. You’ll be delightful to see you sketch one of the hutongs one day.

Wow! Your friends' sketches are absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

I’ve always enjoyed your urban sketching videos. The scenery, artwork & sketchers are lovely. Thank you Teoh!

I am sooooo happy I found you. You are brilliant, soothing, and offer some spectacular wisdoms. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

This was definitely a fun & informative video for beginners learning how to urban sketch. I have done Plein Air sketching in my yard and around the family farm but not actual Urban Sketching. I love how you all get together to sketch & that there are various skill levels of artists. Such great tips from you and your friends. Lots of different things to find to sketch as well. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video! Have a great weekend!

Greetings from Southern California. Thank you for a great video Teoh! This Saturday I'm going out on my first adventure with a group of local Urban Sketchers I just found in my town. My drawing skills are beginner, watercolor a bit better. Your tips are excellent. I am now thrilled and terrified to out there and just do it! 😅

thank you for this beautiful video and I'm glad to find you drawing outside Teoh ! all your advices are precious and so true, bravo to encourage the beginners in drawing, we don't see the time passing when we draw, and it's really a great hobby, a nice exchange with friends. 👏🏻👍🏼

Gorgeous sketch

What a beautiful area and I love the sketch you demoed! So much interesting architecture to inspire you. Thanks for the video tips, it really does help get motivated to try urban sketching. Or better yet that I need to travel to see Singapore one day. Great video!

I absolutely LOVE your urban sketching videos Teoh. Lovely scenery & artwork. Thank you!

Thank you, Teoh.. VERY helpful for this beginner

All the shophouses are beautiful. Thank you for the great tips, Teoh!