DVD

Urban Sketching in 15 Minutes a Day DVD

$29.99

Item: W0272R

Description

Incorporate a daily sketching routine into your busy schedule! Learn to sketch a scene in 15 minutes or less with artist Suma CM as you explore the possibilities of proportion, shape, and depth.

NOTE: Any PDF materials associated with this class are not provided with the DVD-only purchase. You must have streaming access to download those materials. To purchase the combination DVD + Streaming form of this class, click here.

Class Sessions

Introduction & Materials (13:33)
Meet Suma and begin by going over the materials you’ll need to get started. After that, practice some exercises that will help you sketch quickly and confidently when you’re out and about.

Vignettes (9:47)
Suma introduces her “Read It, Frame It, Draw It” approach to sketching quickly on location. Learn how to spot the best scenes, decide what subjects to focus on and make the right marks to convey the essence of a place or space.

Sketching on the Move: Play, Pause, Rewind (34:32)
Find out how to sketch a scene while in transit, whether you’re walking or on a bus, train or car, as Suma breaks down her “Play, Pause, Rewind” method. See how to mark a moving object, take advantage of downtime to add details and look for repetition in your daily routines.

Adding People: Symbols Not Statues (21:49)
Ready to bring your sketches to life? Learn how to depict people as symbols to quickly add them into a scene. Suma shares some basic proportions that will make your figures look more realistic. Then, learn how to draw a variety of clothes and depict skin tones using watercolor.

Nature: Sky, Ground, Middle (16:28)
Find out how to quickly render natural subjects, such as a landscape, using Suma’s “Sky, Ground, Middle” approach. See how to create convincing vistas in a short amount of time, without having to worry about traditional perspective techniques.

Watercolor Tips for Fast Sketching (14:42)
End class by digging deeper into watercolor to make your sketches more compelling. Suma shares her strategies for harnessing color to create unified and energetic sketches with ease.

Your Instructor

Suma CM

Suma CM is a multimedia artist who enjoys exploring the world and capturing its moments in various media. Her artwork and handmade greeting cards have been featured at specialty shops in Philadelphia, New York City and London, including the A.I.A. Bookstore, Borders Books, Takashimaya, the Pierpont Morgan Library Shop and more. Suma has been an exhibiting member at the Rowayton Arts Center and is a past member of the Connecticut Watercolor Society.

FAQ

How will I receive my DVD class?
Your class DVD will be shipped in the mail using the address you provide at checkout. You will not have streaming access to this class in your Craftsy Account unless you purchase(d) it separately. If you’d like to own this class in BOTH on-demand streaming form and DVD, we recommend you purchase that combination item on Craftsy.com.

Will the companion materials come with my DVD class?
Any downloadable class PDF materials are not included on the DVD, so you will not have access to those materials. While the video instruction on your DVD is complete, you must have streaming access to download the PDF materials associated with the class. You can purchase streaming access or a combination DVD + Streaming access on Craftsy.com.

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