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In this timed urban sketch we travel to the Bridge of Sighs in Oxford and I share lots of tips and tricks for fast urban sketching, showing you what can be achieved in 10, 15 or 20 minutes. I'm using a fountain pen with Platinum Carbon Ink, which is one of the few really black, really waterproof inks you can use in a fountain pen without ruining it. The pen I am using is a very cheap Dollar 717i piston pen. I got 10 for £7.99. At 80p a pen how will it hold up (really well!). I add a splash of watercolour to bring the sketch to life and then some final details with the ink, because we all find it hard to stop!! Line and wash is a speedy way of capturing lots of information and it is fun too.

If you are interested in seeing another timed sketch using this fountain pen but with ordinary pen ink, please look here:    • Speed sketching with a fountain pen ...  

The reference photo is from Pixabay and I have put it on the community tab of this channel if you want to have a go.https://pixabay.com/photos/oxfordeng...

As well as the Dollar piston pen, I am using a Moleskin A5 sketch book. Just use whatever you have, as long as the paper can stand up to a bit of water. I used a prototype Derwent line and wash set for the colours improvise with your colours for some added fun, and a waterbrush they are so convenient if you are outside sketching.

Seeing what you can sketch in 10, 15 or 20 minutes, is a great exercise. It makes you cut out anything unnecessary, it makes you decisive, it really focuses you on the essentials and proves once and for all, that you really do have time to sketch.

A piston fountain pen has a larger ink capacity than a normal pen which makes them great for urban sketching. This cheap pen performed remarkably well, though a slightly finer nib might be a good idea.

This film also proves how forgiving this style of sketching is. I didn't use a pencil guide and made quite a few mistakes and wobbles, but I hope you agree that they are not really noticeable in the final sketch. What do you think?

If you enjoyed this, please like and subscribe and hit the notification bell to be emailed when I release the next film. I try to do one per week. If you want to see more urban sketching there are both simple and more detailed ones on this channel. If you are interested in learning far more about Line and Wash, why not take a look at my course over at www.lizchadertonstudio.co.uk. I also run a facebook group which is a lovely place to meet artists from around the world, share your ideas and tips and show your work. You are welcome to join us here: www.facebook.com/groups/watercolourstudiowithlizchaderton/



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