Drawing · On-location

Urban sketch loop

A repeatable loop for street sketching.

All topics / Drawing prompts

Ready to copy - no placeholders.

Set up a 30-minute urban sketch: frame with a horizon line, block big shapes, place 3 value groups, add 3 figures for scale, and a 2-minute line cleanup pass.

No placeholders - just copy and use.

  • Location
  • Time available
  • Step sequence
  • Value grouping plan
  • Figure placement note
  • Lock horizon and vanishing points early.
  • Reserve darkest darks for focal area.
  • Skip details outside the focal zone.