This is the official webpage for Urban Sketchers, Cincinnati, Ohio branch. First time or experienced sketchers are welcome to sketch along with us. Our goal is to have weekly sketch outings each month: FIRST Thurs (urBEAN Sketchers, 10:am - noon, SECOND Tues. or Wed. (BoURBAN) in 5:30 - 7:30 pm, THIRD Sat. (Main Event) 10: am - noon, FINAL Fri. variable time, Zoo ....but you never know; ALWAYS check the calendar for details as sometimes we add in BONUS outings. Join us!
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Sketch the Cherry Blossoms at Spring Grove
Sketch the cherry blossoms with us next Sunday, April 7th at 2pm. The trees should be in peak bloom.
Spring Grove is home to many gorgeous flowering trees and is an amazing place to sketch any season but spring is particularly lovely.
RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/836505213350341/
Friday, March 29, 2019
Urban Sketchers Workshop at the Taft with Robin Ewers Carnes
Robin Ewers Carnes is hosting a workshop at the Taft Art Museum April 6th. There are still a few spots open so check it out!
Get tickets here: https://www.showclix.com/event/workshop-drawing-places/listing?fbclid=IwAR3ucypPnL-t1XlZFuLNGrt7UmWXl9wlWn4f6uJB_XaZhyq7oBqFhlAP-q0
Facebook event is here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/678337925915156/
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Check out video about Robin's tour! https://www.facebook.com/taftmuseum/videos/2323875274547582/UzpfSTgyMTE5ODg5NTk6MTAxNTcyNDI5ODM4NzM5NjA/ |
PLAZA Workshop: Simplify the Structure: Quick Sketching complex scenes with Christina Wald
I am doing a workshop at PLAZA Artist Materials April 19th kicking off our Urban Sketching Topics series: Simplify the Structure: Quick sketching complex scenes with Christina Wald
Sometimes it is overwhelming to figure out where to start when drawing a complex cityscape, building, or interior. The workshop will have tips and demos for sketching on the go.
Sometimes it is overwhelming to figure out where to start when drawing a complex cityscape, building, or interior. The workshop will have tips and demos for sketching on the go.
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20 minute sketch of the clock in Central Park in ballpoint pen |
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20 minute sketch of the Flatiron building in ballpoint pen |
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This was sketched years ago and there are even more SUPER tall buildings here!! |
Sketch Outing at NKU
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The USK Cincinnati crew |
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Sketch by Debra Wallace |
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Sketch by Jeb Brack |
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Sketch by Jo Ann Berger |
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Sketch by Krista Glenkler Breedlove |
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Sketch by Charlie Bott |
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Sketch by Wes Ledyard |
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Sketch Throwdown |
Monday, March 11, 2019
3rd Saturday Outing to Northern Kentucky University
Join the Cincinnati Urban Sketchers Saturday March 16th at noon. We will meet at Griffin Hall.
More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2293910250673865/
Monday, March 4, 2019
USk Cincinnati Urban Sketching 201 Workshop with Robing Ewers Carnes at PLAZA
Intro to Urban Sketching 201 with Robin Ewers Carnes
In this 2nd class offered by the Urban Sketchers Cincinnati group, you’ll discover how to tackle different subject matter for your sketchbooks. In this class, you’ll cover:
- Composition of a photo and how it relates to your paper
- Drawing cityscapes
- Drawing crowds
- Layout of your sketchbook pages
- Use of color and additive color
- Perspective and atmospheric perspective
- Architectural details
- Drawing cityscapes
- Drawing crowds
- Layout of your sketchbook pages
- Use of color and additive color
- Perspective and atmospheric perspective
- Architectural details
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These 2 hour classes are for the beginner or seasoned artist who is looking to expand on new techniques, learn a new way of sketching on the go or sketching from your photos later on.
Recommended materials to bring with you are:
– Any sketchbooks or materials you currently use including:
– A pencil– Eraser– Watercolors or another media of your preference – Brushes or other tools you use depending on the media of your choice– A few of your photos to sketch from
– A pencil– Eraser– Watercolors or another media of your preference – Brushes or other tools you use depending on the media of your choice– A few of your photos to sketch from
If you don’t have many materials that you currently use, not to worry. We’ll show you around Plaza Art for our favorite materials.
Saturday, March 2, 2019
USk Cincinnati Outing to the Mercantile Library
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Photo by Scott Ledyard |
Cannot wait for our next outing at NKU!
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Photo by Scott Ledyard |
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Sketch by Lauren Wells |
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Sketch by Robin Ewers Carnes |
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Sketch by Becca Kuhlmann |
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Sketch by Wes Ledyard |
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Sketch by Linda Price |
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Sketch by Elaine Stoker |
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Sketch by Charlie Bott |
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Sketch by Charlie Bott |
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Sketch by Krista Glenkler Breedlove |
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Sketch by Krista Glenkler Breedlove |
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Sketch by Krista Glenkler Breedlove |
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Sketch by Christina Wald |
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Loni Becker on her iPad Pro! |
Cincinnati Zoo Sketch Outing
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Most of the sketching crew, some had to leave early... |
We went to our usual favorite exhibits like the African lions, dog, Savannah and OF COURSE Fiona!
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Sketchbooks in the wild |
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Tiger and African Dog by Jeb Brack |
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Tiger by Christina Wald |
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The Savannah area plus Snow Leopards by Christina Wald |
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More sketches by Christina Wald |
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The Savannah by Amy Bogard |
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Sketch by Astrid Mast |
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The sketchers at the Savannah exhibit |
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