Tag Archives: urban sketchers

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 →

Posted in california | Tagged eucalyptus, location drawings, natural bridges state park beach, santa cruz, urban sketch, urban sketchers, wilder ranch state park wilder ranch | 9 Comments

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 →

Posted in california, Close to home, san jose, Silicon Valley | Tagged alviso, landscape, location drawing, location drawings, san jose, urban sketchers | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in books, Everyday Sketches, reviews | Tagged book, urban sketch, urban sketchers, urban sketching handbook | 11 Comments

People in my House

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

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

Posted in california, Close to home, Everyday Sketches, people, san jose | Tagged location drawings, people, people sketching, urban sketch, urban sketchers | 2 Comments

Jacaranda

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

Jacaranda season Continue reading →

Posted in Close to home, Everyday Sketches, flowers, Silicon Valley, studies, Summer | Tagged jacaranda, location drawings, urban sketchers, usk, watercolor | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Close to home, Education, Faces Of Recovery, people, Portrait, reportage, san jose, Silicon Valley, teaching | Tagged Faces Of Recovery, san jose, urban sketchers, usk, usktalks, vintage sign | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in california, Close to home, Everyday Sketches, people, san jose, Uncategorized | Tagged chai, coffeeshop, location drawing, people, people sketching, small sketches, urban sketchers | 13 Comments

Ordinary Things

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Suhita Shirodkar

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

Redwoods and Persimmon

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Suhita Shirodkar

Redwoods and Persimmon. A day with Gay, Nina and Liz. Continue reading →

Posted in california, Close to home, Everyday Sketches, Food, Silicon Valley, Uncategorized | Tagged journal, location drawing, maple leaf, persimmon, redwoods, sketchbook, urban sketchers, urban sketching | 6 Comments

More Sketch Journaling

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Suhita Shirodkar

More Sketch Journaling. Even @nytimes @nytimesarts says it’s good for you! #sketchjournal #urbansketch Continue reading →

Posted in Doodles, Drink, Everyday Sketches, Sketch Journal, watercolor | Tagged black widow, fall, gourd, hands, journal, landscape, location drawings, pumpkin, Sketch Journal, sketchbook, urban sketch, urban sketchers, watercolors | 12 Comments