Tag Archives: urban sketchers

How Not to Draw this Symbol of a Car

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Suhita Shirodkar

How Not to Draw a Car (and some tips on drawing one too) Continue reading →

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A short break in the Sierras, Part 2 of 2

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Suhita Shirodkar

More art from the Sierras. Continue reading →

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A short break in the Sierras, Part 1 of 2

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Suhita Shirodkar

A few days in the Sierras. Continue reading →

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A Day in Santa Cruz

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Suhita Shirodkar

Two weeks ago, I spent a whole day on the coast near Santa Cruz sketching with friends. When I haven’t been out drawing for a long time, I feel rusty. Not so much with my hands, because I’ve been drawing … Continue reading →

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Taking a deep breath at Alviso Marina County Park

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

Alviso with friends on Election Day. Continue reading →

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Book Release (and a free downloadable pdf)

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

My book “The Urban Sketching Handbook: Techniques for Beginners” releases today! (Also, a free downloadable pdf from the book) Continue reading →

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People in my House

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

Drawing the big-little moments in my day. Continue reading →

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Jacaranda

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

Jacaranda season Continue reading →

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Sketching as a Question: Connecting the dots

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

Sketching as a Question: Connecting the dots #usktalks #urbansketching #usk Continue reading →

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Colored Pencils

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Suhita Shirodkar

Ordinary Things are beautiful to draw because they change every time you draw them. Continue reading →

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