While most sketching guides leave the artist with static bowls of fruit and flower vases to develop their skill, "Urban Sketching" takes its inspiration from the living, breathing world around us Contents include the nuts and bolts of sketching and drawing as well as a range of techniques specific to this artistic genre. Readers will discover:

Rules on perspective that will aid inn capturing landscapes, buildings, and objects accurately

Tips for capturing the essence of people in sketches when subjects are on the move

The art of adding notes, commentary, and even speech to...