Class Recording – 3.5 hours total

Includes 2 large artworks + visual exercises

This class is a complete guide to expressive architecture sketching using watercolor and ink. I walk you through "my full process - from reference to final artwork" and explain every decision along the way. My main goal is not just to show you techniques, but to give you a clear thinking path and practical tools so you can confidently create your own architectural sketches from your own reference.

 ✦ What’s Included:

 Total Duration: 3.5 hours
 We paint 2 full architecture scenes— each using a different creative approach.

 Part 1: Foundations – Sketching, Composition & Color (Approx. 1 hour)
 We begin by setting up for painting:

•  How to decide what to paint and what to leave out when working from a busy or uninspiring reference.
•  How to build a strong composition using simplified shapes.
•  Choosing a color palette and identifying contrast types that help express what you feel about the scene.
•  We sketch thumbnails, plan compositions, and make all the key visual decisions before painting.

 This part lays the foundation for everything—helping you understand how I think before I ever pick up a   brush.

 Part 2: Scene 1 – Breathing Life into a Flat Subject (Approx. 1 hour)
 In this painting session, we tackle a subject that seems dull or flat at first glance:

•  Learn how to choose and apply the right visual contrasts (light/dark, soft/hard edges, color accents) to bring energy into the scene.
•  I show you how to build mood and focus—even from a “boring” photo—using personal interpretation.
•  Full Q&A recording included.

 Part 3: Scene 2 – Simplifying a Complex, Detailed Scene (Approx. 1 hour)
 Here, we work with a very detailed reference—lots of architecture, visual noise, and overlapping elements:

• How to simplify without losing character.
• How to use unity of shapes, contrast of materials, and a looser watercolor approach to manage complexity.
• I paint the entire scene live, explaining my decisions throughout.
• Full Q&A recording included.

✦ Core Techniques You’ll Learn:

• How to sketch and paint architecture without perspective drawing.
• Using abstract shapes to build strong compositions.
• Blending loose watercolor with expressive ink lines.
• Identifying and applying visual contrasts to highlight what’s important.
• Managing complex scenes using shape unity and simplification.
• Creating a personal workflow to make your own painting process easier and more enjoyable.

✦ My Teaching Approach:

I guide you through the entire thinking and painting process, just as I do in real life. Every step—from choosing references to final brushstrokes—is explained in context. My goal is to help you understand the “why” behind each move, so you can take these tools and apply them to your own creative path.

✦ Who This Class Is For:

• Artists who feel stuck or intimidated by detailed architectural references.
• Anyone interested in expressive, loose, and personal approaches to urban sketching.
• Beginners who want to start painting architecture without complex drawing.
• Experienced artists looking to refresh their technique and learn new visual strategies.