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# The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World

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Review: A landmark in the art of sketching! - Gabi Campanario has made two landmark contributions to the world of art in founding Urban Sketchers, one of the largest interactive communities of artists in the world, and by authoring The Art of Urban Sketching, which extends the boundaries of Urban Sketchers to include not only those who produce art, but also those who enjoy the unique and creative way sketching portrays the world around us. The book provides a unique opportunity to travel the world geographically and at the same time explore the often overlooked mystery and beauty which these artists uncover. It will no doubt inspire many more of us to take part in the joyful enterprise of sketching, sharing with others the things each of us sees in a unique and individual way. The Art of Urban Sketching, along with Cathy Johnson's Artist's Journal Workshop, will be particularly useful to the traveler who keeps a travel journal. It will soon become a classic in the world of art, particularly the art of sketching. The book very intentionally includes a wide diversity of styles, materials and methods in order to suggest that everyone can find a place and a way to both enjoy and create this art form. Some of the sketches require as little as a pencil, a piece of scrap paper, and a few minutes of time. Other sketches are more exotic, complex, intricate, and time-consuming, reflecting the unique skills, experience and interests of each artist. The book is unique in that it is not a "how-to" book on sketching, but each sketch does include such "how-to" information as time required, materials used, the unique challenges of various categories of subjects, tips from the artist, and insights into each artist's background, interests and signature style. There is an added benefit that this book and Urban Sketchers represent. Seeing and sharing the world with artist friends from other cultures and societies is an exercise in grassroots international diplomacy, leading to understandings and mutual appreciation which cannot help but contribute to a better, friendlier and more peaceful world! This is a book that belongs in the library of all artists and all who appreciate art and the world it portrays. Don't miss it.
Review: An inspiring way to "see the world one drawing at a time" - I have admired the sketches of author Gabriel Campanario ever since they started appearing weekly in The Seattle Times. Known as the Seattle Sketcher, Campanario takes even the most commonly photographed, iconic Seattle scenes, such as the Pike Place Market, and gives them his fresh, personal perspective that no camera can capture. I was so inspired that I became an urban sketcher myself. As I dug for more of his work on his personal blog, I was led to the local and then the international Urban Sketchers blogs (initiated by Campanario), which showed me the world "one drawing at a time" - and further compelled me to explore my city (and any city I visit) with a sketchbook. Now The Art of Urban Sketching brings to print the same types of visual expressions that I have been admiring online. The 300-plus pages are divided into three parts. The first helps beginning sketchers gather the right tools and attitude to adopt the urban sketchers' manifesto. The second, and largest, section, the meat of the book, compiles the work of more than a hundred artists worldwide giving us their unique urban views. It's nothing short of amazing to see the variety of styles, media and perspectives. Some sketches are casual and loose, while others are intensely detailed. Some are completed in minutes; others in many hours over the course of weeks. All are the result of careful observation and the desire of the artists to truly know a place by sketching it. I especially enjoyed the artist profiles, their first-person anecdotes about the scenes they sketched and the photos of those artists sketching (usually standing on a street corner, sitting against a building or on a bench). I also appreciated brief technical tips the artists offered to make outdoor sketching more comfortable or make drawings more interesting, and information about how long the sketch took and media used. Some sites depicted are easily recognizable because they are widely photographed, yet the sketches are more intimate and personal than most photos. Other cities are less-often seen in the media, so these glimpses of faraway neighborhoods seem led by personal tour guides. The third section covers themes - architecture, seasons, nighttime sketching - that urban artists are compelled to sketch. "People in Action" - my personal favorite sketching subject that I also find most challenging - includes helpful tips on how to capture movement, mood and energy when you only have a few minutes or seconds before the "model" is gone. As a long-time wannabe sketcher, I have read and admired many books on nature sketching (Hannah Hinchman's fine work comes first to mind), but as a city dweller, I don't often or easily see the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife shown in those books. Finally, a book of sketches for the rest of us that makes it clear that the urban landscape can be as compelling, moving and ever-changing as nature. If you have any desire to capture your urban life in a sketchbook or view how others have captured theirs, you will love this book.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1592537251 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #131,374 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Buildings & Cityscapes Art #22 in Graffiti & Street Art #199 in Pen & Ink Drawing |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (560) |
| Dimensions  | 8.5 x 1 x 10.13 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 9781592537259 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1592537259 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 320 pages |
| Publication date  | February 1, 2012 |
| Publisher  | Quarry Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A landmark in the art of sketching!
*by J***S on February 4, 2012*

Gabi Campanario has made two landmark contributions to the world of art in founding Urban Sketchers, one of the largest interactive communities of artists in the world, and by authoring The Art of Urban Sketching, which extends the boundaries of Urban Sketchers to include not only those who produce art, but also those who enjoy the unique and creative way sketching portrays the world around us. The book provides a unique opportunity to travel the world geographically and at the same time explore the often overlooked mystery and beauty which these artists uncover. It will no doubt inspire many more of us to take part in the joyful enterprise of sketching, sharing with others the things each of us sees in a unique and individual way. The Art of Urban Sketching, along with Cathy Johnson's Artist's Journal Workshop, will be particularly useful to the traveler who keeps a travel journal. It will soon become a classic in the world of art, particularly the art of sketching. The book very intentionally includes a wide diversity of styles, materials and methods in order to suggest that everyone can find a place and a way to both enjoy and create this art form. Some of the sketches require as little as a pencil, a piece of scrap paper, and a few minutes of time. Other sketches are more exotic, complex, intricate, and time-consuming, reflecting the unique skills, experience and interests of each artist. The book is unique in that it is not a "how-to" book on sketching, but each sketch does include such "how-to" information as time required, materials used, the unique challenges of various categories of subjects, tips from the artist, and insights into each artist's background, interests and signature style. There is an added benefit that this book and Urban Sketchers represent. Seeing and sharing the world with artist friends from other cultures and societies is an exercise in grassroots international diplomacy, leading to understandings and mutual appreciation which cannot help but contribute to a better, friendlier and more peaceful world! This is a book that belongs in the library of all artists and all who appreciate art and the world it portrays. Don't miss it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An inspiring way to "see the world one drawing at a time"
*by T***. on March 8, 2012*

I have admired the sketches of author Gabriel Campanario ever since they started appearing weekly in The Seattle Times. Known as the Seattle Sketcher, Campanario takes even the most commonly photographed, iconic Seattle scenes, such as the Pike Place Market, and gives them his fresh, personal perspective that no camera can capture. I was so inspired that I became an urban sketcher myself. As I dug for more of his work on his personal blog, I was led to the local and then the international Urban Sketchers blogs (initiated by Campanario), which showed me the world "one drawing at a time" - and further compelled me to explore my city (and any city I visit) with a sketchbook. Now The Art of Urban Sketching brings to print the same types of visual expressions that I have been admiring online. The 300-plus pages are divided into three parts. The first helps beginning sketchers gather the right tools and attitude to adopt the urban sketchers' manifesto. The second, and largest, section, the meat of the book, compiles the work of more than a hundred artists worldwide giving us their unique urban views. It's nothing short of amazing to see the variety of styles, media and perspectives. Some sketches are casual and loose, while others are intensely detailed. Some are completed in minutes; others in many hours over the course of weeks. All are the result of careful observation and the desire of the artists to truly know a place by sketching it. I especially enjoyed the artist profiles, their first-person anecdotes about the scenes they sketched and the photos of those artists sketching (usually standing on a street corner, sitting against a building or on a bench). I also appreciated brief technical tips the artists offered to make outdoor sketching more comfortable or make drawings more interesting, and information about how long the sketch took and media used. Some sites depicted are easily recognizable because they are widely photographed, yet the sketches are more intimate and personal than most photos. Other cities are less-often seen in the media, so these glimpses of faraway neighborhoods seem led by personal tour guides. The third section covers themes - architecture, seasons, nighttime sketching - that urban artists are compelled to sketch. "People in Action" - my personal favorite sketching subject that I also find most challenging - includes helpful tips on how to capture movement, mood and energy when you only have a few minutes or seconds before the "model" is gone. As a long-time wannabe sketcher, I have read and admired many books on nature sketching (Hannah Hinchman's fine work comes first to mind), but as a city dweller, I don't often or easily see the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife shown in those books. Finally, a book of sketches for the rest of us that makes it clear that the urban landscape can be as compelling, moving and ever-changing as nature. If you have any desire to capture your urban life in a sketchbook or view how others have captured theirs, you will love this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for the aspiring sketcher
*by B***N on May 5, 2013*

As an architecture student I find it difficult sometimes to tackle on site sketching. Wishing to develop my skills I picked up a number of these types of books to get a feel for what other people do and develop my own style. This book is great in many ways, taking you around the world to different cities, and showing work from a miriod of different sketchers. I especially likes where some sketches told the time it took to create, showing that even seasoned sketchers tend to take a long time to develop a piece. The differing styles created a good range, allowing one to see and decide on which styles appeal most along with different mediums. Although all the art isn't to the same level of expertise, it gives a good overall view of where one can find inspiration and joy in simple things most simply pass by. I do think this book is a little superfluis as the site [...] is an ongoing project, where anyone can add their work for display. This book also does not give intrusion on how to compose good sketches like some other books. I found robert Oliver's "the sketch", and "the sketch: in color" to be more helpful to my development, but if you are not looking to develop your skills as much as looking at sketches of different cities, this book will be fine, if not I highly reccomend the two books mentioned above. You won't be disappointed whatever choice you make.

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