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Plein-air Painting City Guides: Basel, Switzerland
Here's a guide tailored for visitors to Basel, Switzerland, specifically geared toward plein air painting — outdoor painting enthusiasts will find this city incredibly inspiring with its rich architecture, river views, and cultural flair.
Urban Sketching - How to Paint Nature in the City
In an extract from the new Search Press book - Urban Sketching a complete guide by Thomas Thorspecken - you are shown how to incorporate the natural elements, which can easily be found in every town and city, into your urban sketches.
Masterclass - City scenes in acrylic with Terry McKivragan
Masterclass - Terry McKivragan talks to Oliver Lange about his techniques for using acrylics
How to Paint Scenes of Venice in watercolour and soft pastel
An interpretation of a city whose well-known scenes can be daunting to the first-time visitor.
Paint a bright, colourful view of Central Park, New York in oils
Peter Graham paints bright, vibrant city scenes in New York. Follow his painting demonstration to paint Central Park in oils.
How to paint a Paris cityscape
Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, Alan Bickley demonstrates a Paris cityscape in mixed media using watercolour, gouache and pencil.
How to Paint Watercolour Towns and Cityscapes
Judi Whitton shows how to simplify the scene when painting a town or cityscape.