Art of Urban Sketching

<p><b><i>The Art of Urban Sketching</i> is both a comprehensive guide and a showcase of location drawings by artists around the world who draw the cities where they live and travel.</b> <p/>Authored by the founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers (urbansketchers.org) this beautiful 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and how it is being practiced today. With profiles of leading practitioners and discussions of the benefits of working in this art form this inspiring book shows how one can participate and experience this creative outlet through modern-day social networks and online activity. <p/>You'll find more than 600 beautiful contemporary illustrations as well as artists' profiles and extended captions where these urban sketchers share their stories how they work sketching tips and the tools behind each drawing. With sketches and observations from more than 50 cities in more than 30 countries <i>The Art of Urban Sketching</i> offers a visually arresting storytelling take on urban life from different cultures and artistic styles as well as insight into various drawing techniques and mediums.</p>