Sketching in the City - Toby Haseler - Art in the City

From David & Charles, Sketching in the City by Toby Haseler is a paperback guide to urban sketching, designed to help you look at familiar streets with fresh attention. With an introductory section covering basic techniques and ways to find inspiration, it supports artists who want to develop confident, relevant work rooted in everyday surroundings.

Inside, you’ll find a wide range of city subjects to sketch, including architectural skylines, bridges, drain covers, street furniture and diverse crowd scenes. The book also includes an experimental section that encourages research and the discovery of new materials, offering a thoughtful route into expanding your approach and exploring different ways of working.

Key features

• Introductory section covering basic techniques and finding inspiration
• Urban subject matter including skylines, bridges, drain covers and street furniture
• Diverse crowd scenes for observational sketching
• Experimental section encouraging research and new materials
• Focuses on drawing and sketching

Specifications

• Author: Toby Haseler
• Series: Art in the City
• Subtitle: Tools and Techniques for the Urban Artist
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 128
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 21 October 2025
• ISBN: 9781446315682

Sizing

190 x 236 x 9 mm

Rackhams Reference : EDDID35Z2C