City Strokes – Capture the Essence of Urban Life
Unleash your creativity and bring cityscapes to life with City Strokes. This course teaches you the art of urban sketching, blending architecture, movement, and culture into your drawings.
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Unleash your creativity and bring cityscapes to life with City Strokes. This course teaches you the art of urban sketching, blending architecture, movement, and culture into your drawings.
Contact UsCity Strokes began in 2016 as a passion project of an architect and an artist who shared a love for urban environments. Combining their skills, they created a program to teach people how to document the energy and beauty of cities through sketching.
Observation and Composition
We teach students to observe their surroundings carefully and compose sketches that capture the essence of a scene.
Step-by-Step Techniques
From perspective to shading, our instructors guide you through each stage of creating a polished sketch.
Mixed Media Exploration
Experiment with pencil, ink, watercolor, and markers to develop your unique style and bring sketches to life.
Fieldwork and Practice
Classes include practical sessions in urban settings, allowing students to apply their skills directly.
Building Confidence
We make sketching approachable for beginners, breaking it into manageable steps and encouraging experimentation.
Connecting Through Creativity
Students collaborate, share their work, and gain inspiration from peers in our supportive community.
Practical Learning
Each lesson focuses on applying techniques to real-world urban environments, ensuring students build confidence through practice.
Developing Individual Style
Our courses are designed to help students discover their artistic voice while mastering fundamental sketching techniques.
Create your student profile on our website to get started.
Select a beginner, intermediate, or advanced track to suit your level and goals.
Enjoy a free trial week with access to introductory lessons, live demonstrations, and feedback from instructors.