Two of my favorite sketching books--by the author who actually inspired me to try urban sketching myself--are by Samantha Dion Baker, an American artist based in NYC. "Draw Your Day" and "Draw Your World"...beautiful and motivating books.
"Illustrated Life" & "Illustrated Journey" are at the top of my list. I highlighted each artist's : suggested ideas, advice as to why to draw, the tools they use, & suggestions to practice .
Sorry to respond JuSt a BIT late, but Felix Scheinberger’s “Urban Watercolor Sketching” actually led me to you (not directly, but roundaboutly) as I now delve…Thank you! Oh, and wonderful collection here!✌🏼🖌️
Thank you for this, I must get a copy of Coastline. I recently go a copy of Ian Fennelly's 'Layers of Looking' which is beautiful and I highly recommend.
I know I commented before, but that was a few months ago :D So, I've finally, finally, got a copy of Steven Reddy's book today. Yay! It's back in print and on Amazon for £18.99 and worth every penny! I also took a punt on an £8.99 book, Painting Successful Watercolours from Photographs by Geoff Kersey. Well, this book is a diamond. It basically encapsulates all that you teach about looseness and expression, Taria. It's a slightly larger than A4 format, with gorgeous photography. The clincher is that it isn't a 'I'll show you... now you copy me slavishly step by step' book. Kersey breaks down his finished artwork from photographs; through composition, to sketch, even to changes in colour tones. He kind of does what you do, and explains why he omits, or emphasises, or crops etc., etc.. It's a fabulous book that underscores what I've enjoyed about your videos. It's also given me a couple of lightbulb moments and I've only briefly dipped into it today. Great minds obviously think alike... you weren't his student at one point were you? LOL. It also helps that I know and love many of these UK landscapes, or have seen similar. I also got the other Danny Gregory, "An Illustrated Life" a month ago, and it's so beautiful and inspiring. Hope you post inspiring book updates a couple of times a year... I'd never have found David Gentleman otherwise :}
Ok, just ordered the first book mentioned… 😬 I ”cannot draw” and just begun to draw and paint in my middle age. Just bought watercolors (the medium I hated at school…). I am excited and hope this book will also keep up my total excitement and new way of creating visual things in my life.
This is my first encounter with you - showed up in my YT feed. Enjoyed it. Found Danny Gregory when his book Everyday Matters came out. So, I have the first book you mentioned. I've not heard of 2-4, so will check them out. #5 I already had on hold and it's ready for pickup at the library. I learned about Liz Steel from an interview she did with Maria from Art Toolkit here on YT. I retired from a large library. My dad was an artist. I'm beginning to draw/paint, but self-motivation is hard. Thanks for the bid and glad I cane across it!
Thank you for watching Mary, glad it was a useful video. There are so many books out there and these were pretty much 5 of my first ones...and I have found them to be excellent purchases that I just come back to again and again for inspiration :)
@@tarias_sketchy_adventures I retired from a library, and my father was a professional watercolorist. But dad's art was mostly landscapes. I'm not going to have the attention span for those, nor do I have the talent. Before Danny Gregory, I read Cathy Johnson and Clare Walker Leslie. I'm sure you've heard of them. And, John Muir Laws. These are more Nature Journaling artists, but I love them. Oh, Samantha Dion Baker. (BTW, since your book is pdf, I can't really get it. I am limited on devices.)
Thanks Taria. I just ordered Danny’s book. Sounds like the kind of book I need to actually make a start. I’ll order the “all my photos…” book when I can. 🙏
Thanks for sharing some of your favorites. And thank you for moderate pace of speaking, I'm in my late seventies and the high speed not a pause for breath folks are tiring for me. It's a shame because many have such good ideas to share.
Thanks for sharing Taria. A book I am reading right now and is awesome is Sketch City, Tips and Inspiration for Drawing on Location by Gingko Press. It features 25 urban sketching artists.
Love your tutorials and recommendations. I have An Illustrated Life, and couldn't recommend it more. And have just ordered the Liz Steele. I'd also add to your list Freehand, by Helen Birch. Many great examples and varieties of styles.
Thanks so much for posting your favorite titles! Will definitely look for those after writing you. And I must tell you how wonderful your posts/videos are! Didn't know I've been actually doing urban sketching until I found your site...however you have inspired me to take it to a new level with it. And I have your book, which I enjoy looking at. Very nice to see you! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos and checking out your online course : D
David is still alive and I have just received his book Coastline. I also have his book London on order. On page 34 of his book Coastline there is a drawing of two buildings from Spurn Head a place I have been to many times. Though he has drawn the two structures close together they are actually some distance from each other. The reason for this is quite simple as the one on the left was a magazine used by the British Army in both World Wars to store ammunition and explosives. Not something you would want nearby.
Thank you. I am getting the Liz Steel book. As urban sketching , is not my strong suite. Once finished with the book, I shall look into your course. Cheers from Canada
Thank you for these inspirational books Taria. I kept a sketchbook when I was young and only recently understood how very much I enjoyed having one wherever I went. I'm grateful to have rediscovered a meaningful part of my life I thought had gone.
Great video! I love The Art of Urban Sketching (especially Matt Brehm's work in Rome and Asnee Tasnaruangrong's Bangkok pieces). Will check out the others!
Nice to see your video. I was involved in the first urban sketchers book and it's really interesting to see how this caught on and inspired others and spread to so many places and people. I don't sketch very much anymore, not sure why, but it's great that it keeps going and has developed so many other "facets". I will look out for your book, your sketches look great.
Thanks for the tips about the books -- was able to borrow 2 of them from my local library and find one for Kindle (Phil Dean) for $3.99! I also found at my local library Danny Gregory's book "An Illustrated Journey" -- Fantastic!
Thanks Taria! I have some of these, and have just added David Gentleman to my shopping list! I have also found Danny Gregory to be a massive influence in my sketching journey :)
Hi kaylene - my book is actually self-published and only available from me so I don’t think you’ll be able to get it from the library I’m afraid - but all of the books featured in the video should be available :)
I own the Art of Urban Sketching, but not heard of some of the others ones so I'll have to check it out. One book I absolutely love and that I recommend to my arty friends is called Everyday Sketching & Drawing by Steven B. Reddy - it's not solely dedicated to urban sketching but he does a lot of it in the book.
I am obsessed with Stephen Reddy's work!! I have watched his Craftsy courses a number of times but I totally overlooked that he has this instructional book too. Excellent recommendation!
Snap...own them all and agree with your comments. Another artist I love is Felix Scheinberger...I think you'd like his books as well. Thanks for your amazing channel...so inspiring ❤️
Learn ink & watercolour sketching in my FULL LENGTH online course 👉 sketchyouradventures.com
I’m so glad you liked my book!
I love all of your books Danny! You are where it all started for me, so can't thank you enough ☺️🙏
I like too! I 'll buy it.
Just baught this
Just bought this book as well as the journey...can't wait to look through..thanks for all the inspiration
I’ve just ordered the book!
Two of my favorite sketching books--by the author who actually inspired me to try urban sketching myself--are by Samantha Dion Baker, an American artist based in NYC. "Draw Your Day" and "Draw Your World"...beautiful and motivating books.
Many times you strive for perfection only to find out you have been replaced by the camera. Imperfection is beautiful.
"Illustrated Life" & "Illustrated Journey" are at the top of my list. I highlighted each artist's : suggested ideas, advice as to why to draw, the tools they use, & suggestions to practice .
That's awesome Aaron. I really need to get Illustrated Journey!
Really helpful and I have already added two books in my shopping cart. Thanks Taria!!!
Oh yay! Let me know what you think 😊
Sorry to respond JuSt a BIT late, but Felix Scheinberger’s “Urban Watercolor Sketching” actually led me to you (not directly, but roundaboutly) as I now delve…Thank you! Oh, and wonderful collection here!✌🏼🖌️
You’re so informative Taria. Thanks for all your tips and videos ..from a new beginner !
I love the shuffly book noise. It makes me want the books all the more. Thank you for this video
Thank you for this, I must get a copy of Coastline. I recently go a copy of Ian Fennelly's 'Layers of Looking' which is beautiful and I highly recommend.
I do really want Ian's book! I love his work.
I know I commented before, but that was a few months ago :D So, I've finally, finally, got a copy of Steven Reddy's book today. Yay! It's back in print and on Amazon for £18.99 and worth every penny! I also took a punt on an £8.99 book, Painting Successful Watercolours from Photographs by Geoff Kersey. Well, this book is a diamond. It basically encapsulates all that you teach about looseness and expression, Taria. It's a slightly larger than A4 format, with gorgeous photography. The clincher is that it isn't a 'I'll show you... now you copy me slavishly step by step' book. Kersey breaks down his finished artwork from photographs; through composition, to sketch, even to changes in colour tones. He kind of does what you do, and explains why he omits, or emphasises, or crops etc., etc.. It's a fabulous book that underscores what I've enjoyed about your videos. It's also given me a couple of lightbulb moments and I've only briefly dipped into it today. Great minds obviously think alike... you weren't his student at one point were you? LOL. It also helps that I know and love many of these UK landscapes, or have seen similar.
I also got the other Danny Gregory, "An Illustrated Life" a month ago, and it's so beautiful and inspiring. Hope you post inspiring book updates a couple of times a year... I'd never have found David Gentleman otherwise :}
Ok, just ordered the first book mentioned… 😬 I ”cannot draw” and just begun to draw and paint in my middle age. Just bought watercolors (the medium I hated at school…). I am excited and hope this book will also keep up my total excitement and new way of creating visual things in my life.
This is my first encounter with you - showed up in my YT feed. Enjoyed it. Found Danny Gregory when his book Everyday Matters came out. So, I have the first book you mentioned. I've not heard of 2-4, so will check them out. #5 I already had on hold and it's ready for pickup at the library. I learned about Liz Steel from an interview she did with Maria from Art Toolkit here on YT. I retired from a large library. My dad was an artist. I'm beginning to draw/paint, but self-motivation is hard. Thanks for the bid and glad I cane across it!
Thank you for watching Mary, glad it was a useful video. There are so many books out there and these were pretty much 5 of my first ones...and I have found them to be excellent purchases that I just come back to again and again for inspiration :)
@@tarias_sketchy_adventures I retired from a library, and my father was a professional watercolorist. But dad's art was mostly landscapes. I'm not going to have the attention span for those, nor do I have the talent. Before Danny Gregory, I read Cathy Johnson and Clare Walker Leslie. I'm sure you've heard of them. And, John Muir Laws. These are more Nature Journaling artists, but I love them. Oh, Samantha Dion Baker. (BTW, since your book is pdf, I can't really get it. I am limited on devices.)
Love the books! You tube made me buy it...again🥴😆
Awesome artwork! Truly impressive... Thank you for sharing. 🎨💖🎨
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Thanks Taria. I just ordered Danny’s book. Sounds like the kind of book I need to actually make a start. I’ll order the “all my photos…” book when I can. 🙏
According to Wikipedia, David Gentleman is 91 and alive :)
Yes! I did write that on the video titles (sorry if you missed it) thanks!
@@tarias_sketchy_adventures Oops, I did miss that, thanks for letting me know!
Oh My God. Thank you so much.
No....thank you!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
The same books for me expect for the last one
Thanks for sharing some of your favorites. And thank you for moderate pace of speaking, I'm in my late seventies and the high speed not a pause for breath folks are tiring for me. It's a shame because many have such good ideas to share.
You're welcome, thanks for the feedback!
Excellent thank you
Thanks for sharing Taria. A book I am reading right now and is awesome is Sketch City, Tips and Inspiration for Drawing on Location by Gingko Press. It features 25 urban sketching artists.
Ah great thanks Jeff, I'll take a look at that one :)
Love your tutorials and recommendations. I have An Illustrated Life, and couldn't recommend it more. And have just ordered the Liz Steele. I'd also add to your list Freehand, by Helen Birch. Many great examples and varieties of styles.
Ooh thank you Nancy, I haven't heard of that one, I'll check it out :)
Thanks so much for posting your favorite titles! Will definitely look for those after writing you. And I must tell you how wonderful your posts/videos are! Didn't know I've been actually doing urban sketching until I found your site...however you have inspired me to take it to a new level with it. And I have your book, which I enjoy looking at. Very nice to see you! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos and checking out your online course : D
Thank you so much Elizabeth! Glad you found my site and videos, and wow thanks for getting my book too, I hope you love it 😊🙏
That's why I bought the Urban Sketchers handbooks in Kindle format. I can change the font, and better still I can zoom in on the illustrations.
Great explain
David is still alive and I have just received his book Coastline. I also have his book London on order. On page 34 of his book Coastline there is a drawing of two buildings from Spurn Head a place I have been to many times. Though he has drawn the two structures close together they are actually some distance from each other. The reason for this is quite simple as the one on the left was a magazine used by the British Army in both World Wars to store ammunition and explosives. Not something you would want nearby.
I'm glad that I found you, although I mainly sketching people
Bedankt
Thank you. I am getting the Liz Steel book. As urban sketching , is not my strong suite. Once finished with the book, I shall look into your course.
Cheers from Canada
Great list of books, I am adding them all to my shopping list. Thanks for the recommendations
I love pouring over Steven Reddy illustrations ... so much to look at!
I loved Liz Steel’s book as well.
Thank you for these inspirational books Taria. I kept a sketchbook when I was young and only recently understood how very much I enjoyed having one wherever I went. I'm grateful to have rediscovered a meaningful part of my life I thought had gone.
Great video! I love The Art of Urban Sketching (especially Matt Brehm's work in Rome and Asnee Tasnaruangrong's Bangkok pieces). Will check out the others!
Ta for the sneaky artist podcast recommendation especially!
Nice to see your video. I was involved in the first urban sketchers book and it's really interesting to see how this caught on and inspired others and spread to so many places and people. I don't sketch very much anymore, not sure why, but it's great that it keeps going and has developed so many other "facets". I will look out for your book, your sketches look great.
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This is a wonderful list and a great place to start, thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing this great information!
Thanks for the tips about the books -- was able to borrow 2 of them from my local library and find one for Kindle (Phil Dean) for $3.99! I also found at my local library Danny Gregory's book "An Illustrated Journey" -- Fantastic!
Wonderful!
Great tips, thank you, just purchased David Gentleman’s coastline book
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks Taria! I have some of these, and have just added David Gentleman to my shopping list! I have also found Danny Gregory to be a massive influence in my sketching journey :)
It's amazing how many creative lives that man has initiated! Ha ha.
Very excited about Mr Gentleman's books. I also prefer large illustrations not crowded with text. Thanks for the introduction to illustrated life too.
Hope you enjoy it!
This was a great video! Thanks!
Lovely video. Good job dear friend ❤❤❤❤
Your videos are what got me hooked on urban sketching. Thanks for all you do.
Im so honoured to hear that. Thanks Matthew 🙏
You are amazing. Really wanna learn sketching from you❤️
Thank you so much Diksha! I do have a course if you're interested.... :) urbansketchingworld.podia.com/sketchy-adventures-in-ink-watercolour
Thank you for sharing
I just requested your first one from my library here in Northern CA. Thanks
Hi kaylene - my book is actually self-published and only available from me so I don’t think you’ll be able to get it from the library I’m afraid - but all of the books featured in the video should be available :)
I own the Art of Urban Sketching, but not heard of some of the others ones so I'll have to check it out. One book I absolutely love and that I recommend to my arty friends is called Everyday Sketching & Drawing by Steven B. Reddy - it's not solely dedicated to urban sketching but he does a lot of it in the book.
I am obsessed with Stephen Reddy's work!! I have watched his Craftsy courses a number of times but I totally overlooked that he has this instructional book too. Excellent recommendation!
Great recommendation. I'm hoping for a reprint as it isn't available in the UK at present. 👍🙏
Thank you for sharing!
You are always so amazingly helpful.. you truly are a bright light ‘ thank u
Thank you Christine, means a lot to hear that! I do try 😊🙏
Love the coastline book. Just ordered the last one on Amazon US :)
NICE!!
i recently started to watch ur videoss
and its totally helpful for me maam
Im so glad!
Would you please write the name of these artist . Thanks
Hi Sima - all the links are in the video description, hope that helps.
Thank you, I bought a couple of these from your recommendations. BTW you should add Amazon links for USA to your description. 😉
Thank you! They should be US links - they should take you the Amazon nearest you! Eek. I’ll check it out, thanks!
@@tarias_sketchy_adventures Ditto to this, the links didn't open my amazon app. Instead I was taken to the UK site.
David Gentleman's Coastline is outstanding.
And all his other books (I have them all).
I'm jealous, I want them all!! ;)
Thanks!
Very nice to share your books with us.
Thanks for watching Rose
I don’t see the links to the books.
They’re literally the first list of things in the video description... with all the green ticks next to them!
@@tarias_sketchy_adventures Hahaha! For some reason it was hidden when I was on my phone but on my iPad it was crystal clear. Cheers.
@@barbarajgabriel Ahhh ha ha, that explains it! Glad you can see them now :)
Snap...own them all and agree with your comments. Another artist I love is Felix Scheinberger...I think you'd like his books as well.
Thanks for your amazing channel...so inspiring ❤️