Sketching People in a City Scene - Tutorial by Scotty
Introduction
Tutorial on sketching people in a city scene using ink and watercolor.
Focus on a loose sketching technique.
Basic Proportions for Sketching Figures
Head: Start with the head shape.
Body: Torso is halfway down from the head.
Arms & Legs: Use simple shapes; arms taper from shoulder to wrist and legs from hip to foot.
Sketching Process
Initial Setup
Draw a baseline to align feet of the figures.
Mark approximate heights for heads and waists.
Sketching Figures
First Figure:
Start with head; add shoulders and torso.
Exaggerate body shape slightly; taper the waist.
Draw arms with elbows halfway down the body.
Add simple shapes for hands and feet.
Add minimal facial details (eyes, nose, mouth).
Subsequent Figures:
Repeat the process with variations.
Include accessories like bags, umbrellas.
Adjust details according to the figure’s position (e.g., closer figures appear larger).
Adding Details
Use simple lines for features due to small scale.
Add accessories and creases for realism.
Background Elements
Add a background to frame the scene.
Include details like light poles, signs, and buildings.
Applying Watercolor
Skin Tones
Use burnt sienna for skin.
Clothing
Apply various colors for clothing.
Allow for creative freedom in color choices.
Background and Skyline
Use cerulean blue for sky.
Create a city skyline with various shapes and windows.
Final Touches
Shadows and Lighting
Add shadows under umbrellas, on right side of figures.
Shadows add depth and realism.
Highlights
Use a white pen for highlights and sparkles.
Conclusion
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Note: This is a summary of Scotty’s tutorial on sketching a lively city scene with ink and watercolor techniques. For a more detailed guide and access to reference materials, consider joining his Patreon community.