Unifying Urban Scenes with Isabel Santos
Derwent InktenseAbout This Experience
Join Isabel Santos in this engaging demonstration as she explores the art of creating continuity between sketches. Throughout the session, Isabel will showcase a variety of techniques designed to harmonize lines, elements, and colours, enabling you to transform individual drawings into a unified composition.
Using the Derwent Inktense paint pan set, she will guide you through the process of selecting and blending colours that complement each other and aligning key elements within your sketches. You will learn how to seamlessly connect distinct drawings, whether they feature different perspectives or subjects, to form a cohesive urban scene that tells a story.
Material List:
Derwent Inktense Paint Pan Travel Set of 12 #1: Sun Yellow, Mango, Poppy Red, Dark Plum, Mid Ultramine, Racing Green, Bright Blue, Teal Green, Kiwi, Burnt Yellow Ochre, Natural Brown, Ink Black
Waterbrush or Watercolour Brush: Round 6 or 8
Watercolour Pads and Blocks: Cold Press, 7”x10” or Larger
Paper towels
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About Your Host

Isabel Santos is the artist behind Modellatura Arts. She holds a degree in business and is a self-taught artist who balances analytical thinking with creative expression. Isabel primarily works with pen and ink, often incorporating watercolours into her pieces. She draws inspiration from city scenes, landscapes, and nature. Although she is not an architect, she enjoys sketching historic buildings and intricate urban scenes, which can be challenging for many artists. Nevertheless, urban sketching is her true passion.
In addition to her involvement with Urban Sketchers Toronto, she volunteers for the Global Urban Sketchers Organization as part of the Membership Team.
Website: Urbansketchers.org
Instagram: @Modellatura_art
YouTube: @Modellatura_art