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Urban sketching

In this last part of my sketching series I will be taking you to the City of London for some urban sketching. The Fude nib, as you now know, is an invaluable addition to my sketching gear and never more so than when confronted with rather complicated urban views. Keeping it simple and not getting over involved in the detail is the name of the game. Sketching should be an enjoyable experience, but I have encountered many a student who has become totally disillusioned with their renderings by trying for too much perfection.

Choosing what to sketch

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