In this interview, Peggy Dean returns to the show to walk us through a lesson on how to do urban sketching.

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Where to start when planning your sketch ​
• How to break down your scene into smaller, manageable shapes
• Why (and how!) to embrace imperfection
• How to incorporate some finer details

Key takeaways from this lesson:

1. Urban sketching is a unique type of illustration style.
2. You don’t have to be technically correct; embrace imperfections!
3. Look for strong lines and shapes, specifically the “vanishing point” which is where all of your perspective lines meet up.
4. Shadows create depth.
5. If you make mistake, don’t sweat it and just go over your lines.

Tools used in this video:

• A picture to base your drawing off of
• Pigeon Letters Archival Pens
• A notebook or piece of paper to sketch on

Resources we mentioned:

• Liked the lesson? Find Peggy on Instagram!
• Visit Peggy’s website
• Watch my first interview with Peggy here

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