Join our 3-week Urban Sketching course and learn to effortlessly capture the vibrant atmosphere of cityscapes! You’ll master a simple, effective approach to drawing architecture and people in urban environments.
Throughout the course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of linear and atmospheric perspective and discover watercolor techniques that help you simplify details and eliminate unnecessary elements.
These skills will empower you to confidently create quick, expressive sketches outdoors during Plein Air sessions. Unleash your creativity and bring the rhythm of the city to life on paper!
Darya Mitta is a professional watercolor artist whose work is defined by her expressive use of light and shadow. With an initial background in design, she shifted her focus to watercolor a decade ago, dedicating herself to mastering this medium. Her signature style captures vivid contrasts between light and dark, lending a unique depth to her subjects.
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Whether she’s painting a bustling cityscape where shadows connect urban elements or a serene countryside sunset bathed in rich colors, Darya emphasizes the expressive qualities of luminosity. She teaches her students to treat light and shadow with equal importance, guiding them to use these elements to create compelling compositions and bring drama to diverse subjects.
What’s Included:
• 3 recorded lessons
• 1 live session with Darya Mitta
• Personal feedback from the artist
• Access to a supportive creative community
• Lifetime access to course materials
• Step-by-step guidance for both beginners and experienced sketchers
By the end of the course, you will:
• Understand how to sketch architecture and figures with ease
• Learn to work with perspective and composition
• Be able to simplify complex urban scenes
• Feel confident sketching on location in your sketchbook
• Develop your unique artistic voice
