Hi and welcome to Urban Sketching in Burano: Pen and Watercolor Essentials. We've all been to places that stick with us, whether it be a new city, town or even a nearby park. It's easy to take photos, but how can we preserve that memory in an easy, unique way?

In this class, we're going to learn how to draw and paint a lively Burano urban landscape. By the end of this class, you'll feel confident to draw and paint your very own urban landscape from any photo.

We'll go through simple sketching techniques in pencil and eventually pen. This will form the foundation for our final illustration and painting.

Once you're happy with your ink drawing, it's time to add some life to it. Splashes of colour add personality and depth. I'll walk you through my simple two-step process to paint anything. It's easy. First, you paint lighter areas such as the sky or sunlight on the buildings. Wait for it to dry, then add the darker shadows and colours. Anyone can do it, you included!

In this course, I will cover basics such as:

• how to draw simple to complex buildings with a pen, and how to use watercolour to imply light, shade and mood with a variety of colours.

• Materials - what paints, paper, brushes and pens you will need

• Hands-on pen sketching techniques - follow along and sketch with me. Learn how to hold your pen for different effects, draw basic lines and shapes, and how to create depth and light/darkness in your drawing.

• Understanding light sources and how to paint realistic shadows.

• How to sketch a subject easily by simplifying an urban landscape into basic shapes, and using a combination of loose and accurate drawing styles.

• Hands-on lessons on essential watercolour techniques such as wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry.

• How to paint skies, buildings, land, figures, shrubs, and other objects.