by barbara luel | Feb 25, 2026 | creativity, Urban sketching |
There are moments in a creative life that divide things into before and after. Attending the Urban Sketchers Symposium is one of them. If you’ve ever sat down with your sketchbook and thought I wish I could share this with someone who truly gets it — this is...
by barbara luel | Jan 23, 2026 | Urban sketching |
Urbansketching transforms how you see the world—but starting can feel intimidating. Here’s how to build a sustainable practice and embrace the beautiful chaos of plein air work. Start Small, Stay Consistent The secret to a sketchbook habit? Stop aiming for...
by barbara luel | Nov 9, 2025 | Urban sketching |
Join me in a fun and relaxed workshop in Portugal from 3rd to 7th September at the beautiful rereat “Sofia in Monsaraz”! Dive into the world of color with fearless, fun exercises that help you master the basics — from juicy textured washes to magical...
by barbara luel | Oct 30, 2025 | Non classé, Urban sketching |
STAGE CARNET DE VOYAGE AU YUNNAN en CHINE Groupe de 8-12 personnes pendant 15 jours sur place.Dates choisies : 15-30 Avril 2026vol : vers Pékin-Kunming。Retour：de Lijiang-Pékin J 1 – Mercredi 15 avril vol : Paris-Pékin-Kunming J 2– Jeudi, 16 avril : Arrivée à Kunming...
by barbara luel | Oct 16, 2025 | Urban sketching |
Do you also face the fear and dread of starting to sketch everyday, afraid to ruin your sketchbook? I’m feeling a lot of resistance lately in my creative work and can’t seem to get going…. My inner critic is louder than ever: I’m overwhelmed by the violence in the...
by barbara luel | Aug 30, 2025 | Urban sketching |
I just got back the Urban Sketchers Symposium, held in the beautiful city of Poznań, Poland. It was my 4th symposium, after Manchester, Porto (my favorite!) and Amsterdam, and was fantastic as usual. What is the USK Symposium? The Urban Sketchers Symposium is...
