Glodok has long been known as Jakarta’s business center. After being designated as a Chinatown area, it has become even more lively, with rows of shops—from traditional to modern—combining harmoniously, making it one of the most visited culinary centers. Many of the culinary shops in Glodok have been around for a long time, passed down […]
About Me: I am Jayson Yeoh, a member of Urban Sketchers Penang, Malaysia. I define myself as a travel sketcher; without sketching activities, traveling holds no real meaning for me. Generally, I travel with simple sketching tools (such as a sketchbook, sketch pen, watercolor, and brush), exploring the unknown ahead during each trip. I record […]
Sketch 24. Gdansk, str. Wajdeloty,” colored paper, ink, gouache, pencil, 35×50 cm, 2024. My name is Tetiana Ocheredko. I am a member of Urban Sketching Poland and Urban Sketching Gdansk. I am an artist, animator, and illustrator from Kyiv, Ukraine. In 2022, I had to immigrate to Poland after the war began in Ukraine, […]
“Sunday Seoul Sketchers” are people who gather in Seoul every Sunday. About 10 people met in Bukchon(North Village) at 8 a.m. last Sunday. Bukchon is a village with traditional Korean houses in the north of the old capital city. It was so hot last summer and now it is a beautiful autumn. Even though […]
This is the first time I attended the Urban Sketcher’s in person event. I was very happy to find this cool organization as I am a passionate sketcher myself. I did this watercolor style drawing in the Junction neighbourhood in Toronto. It was such a lovely neibourhood. People would stop by, and asked questions about […]
I am a member of uskseoul. Every Sunday morning, a few of us gather to do urban sketching in a quiet city that is still half asleep. On Saturday evening, when the time and place are announced on someone’s Instagram story, anyone can go and draw. This time, it was Baekbin Crossing near Yongsan Station, […]
The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore is a small island located opposite San Marco Square in Venice, the artistic and cultural heart of the city. It is home to the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore, designed by Andrea Palladio. A wide pavement on the long side of the church faces a quay with boats from […]
Have you ever wondered how a simple paper coffee cup could become a canvas for capturing the vibrant life of cities’ coffee shops? I believe it was a cool October afternoon when, during lunch, I was sketching with my friend Gate. We were at Flinders Lane, sketching next to a little coffee shop nestled […]
Sketching my favorite spot, Butter Boutique Colombo Sri Lanka —A pastel dream with the best matcha and Tres Leches. A dreamy escape that refreshes the soul with every visit. AuthorNisansala Perera
Sri Lanka, a tropical paradise, is home to unique coastal gems like Ahangama. This charming village in the south boasts cozy cafes and boutique villas. I recently had the pleasure of staying at Samba Ahangama boutique hotel, where I enjoyed both the serene ambiance and their fabulous food. AuthorNisansala Perera
This is inspired by the historical representation behind the fort. This is the oldest masonry structure in the United States today. It is composed of soft limestone and broken seashells. In the year 1672 – 1695 the Spainards had been at war with France. The Spaniards had claimed property in St’ Augustine, Florida, as well […]
My husband and I took a trip down to southern California to visit relatives. I wanted to include little moments of my stay there. I was able to capture a man typing away in the hotel where we stayed at. We took a long walk through looking for a lunch and came across Noguchi Garden […]
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