
Is it architectural ignorance or awareness?...sometimes I feel like Richmond is the only city that can get away with structures such as these. Next time I'm discussing color theory, we will take a walk down Main Street people.
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Urban Sketchers is a network of artists around the world who draw the cities where they live and travel to. We have this blog, which is by invitation, and a Flickr group where anyone can share their location drawings. USk was started by Seattle journalist and illustrator Gabriel Campanario.
Our Manifesto
1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live and where we travel.
3. Our drawings are a record of time and place.
4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
6. We support each other and draw together.
7. We share our drawings online.
8. We show the world, one drawing at a time.
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If you want to start your own USk blog and connect all urban sketchers in your city, here's how to go about it:
1. Get a group of a minimum of 3 sketchers together interested in launching an USk blog for your city. 2. Send your names and e-mail addresses to urbansketchers at gmail dot com with a brief paragraph stating your interest in launching the blog and how you plan to keep it fresh and engage your community. You will be the blog's administrator and will be expected to run it following the rules of the group. A blog that becomes a showcase of drawings made from photos or doodles will obviously not fly. 3. We'll create the blog and give you full access to it. You'll be able to invite people to participate, personalize it with your own flag, add links and more. So, what are you waiting for? Get your fellow citizens out to sketch!
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7 comments:
i love the architecture and the fabulous drawing, are these buildings abandoned? that would be a shame
I absolutely love this!
I love your sketch!
The porch there looks like the original coloration of the Parthenon - a bit wild for modern tastes but it was that colourful.
A stunning drawing. The perspective is great and the bright colors really make it jump off the page. I really think this is one of the best pieces I've seen on Urban Sketchers.
Whoa- amazing work, Tin!
you guys are too kind...haha....although I would have to disagree that it's the 'best' piece on here Alex ;P ..I feel like the incredible work on this blog is putting me to shame. all you guys are such great inspiration to me....!!..I just wish I had more time to dedicate to life drawing these days :) HAPPY NEW YEARS TO EVERYONE!!
-Tin
Apropos of the color palettes of different urbanscapes, have you seen this book?
http://www.amazon.com/Colors-World-Geography-Jean-Philippe-Lenclos/dp/0393731472/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231101756&sr=1-1
I think you might enjoy it.
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