How I Sketched This Italian Scene

Buongiorno from Italy!

In this Draw Tip Tuesday, filmed in May, I take you along on a coffee and sketch date in the heart of Orvieto.

Sitting in Piazza del Popolo, I grab my fountain pen and sketch the scene around me: rugged buildings, parasols, passing people, and dramatic skies. I didn't have a tripod with me, so I just made snapshots of my sketch as it evolved, and I'll give you tips along the way.

I share how I build the drawing using negative space, how I work fast when people might leave, and how just a splash of color can bring a scene to life. Plus, I talk about my love for coffee and sketch dates during travel workshops.

Want to join me in Spain this year? Sketch with me in Costa Brava

Materials used in the video:

• Hahnemühle Nostalgie sketchbook, size A4

• Sailor Fude fountain pen (55° nib) with Platinum Carbon Black ink

• Daniel Smith watercolors

• Pentel Aquash waterbrush

• Caran d’Ache Luminance colored pencils

A fun assignment and reference photo is waiting for members on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/koosjekoene