--- product_id: 57439582 title: "Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World" price: "Β₯9471" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/57439582-art-of-urban-sketching-drawing-on-location-around-the-world store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 50+ cities & 30+ countries featured 600+ vibrant, contemporary illustrations 320 pages of global urban sketching wisdom Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World **Price:** Β₯9471 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Capture the world, one sketch at a time β€” don’t just see it, draw it! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World - **How much does it cost?** Β₯9471 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/57439582-art-of-urban-sketching-drawing-on-location-around-the-world) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Timeless Artistic Reference:** A beautifully curated 320-page volume that inspires both beginners and seasoned sketch artists alike. - β€’ **A Visual Storytelling Journey:** Immerse yourself in 600+ sketches that capture the soul of city life through varied artistic styles. - β€’ **Masterclass in Location Drawing:** Gain insider tips and techniques from leading urban sketchers, elevating your on-the-spot artistry. - β€’ **Connect with a Creative Community:** Join the global Urban Sketchers movement and share your work through modern social networks. - β€’ **Global Inspiration at Your Fingertips:** Explore diverse urban landscapes from over 50 cities worldwide, fueling your creative wanderlust. ## Overview The Art of Urban Sketching by Gabriel Campanario is a 320-page softcover book published in 2012, showcasing over 600 sketches from artists across more than 50 cities and 30 countries. It blends historical context, artist profiles, and practical tips, making it an inspiring resource for anyone passionate about drawing on location and urban life. ## Description The Art of Urban Sketching is both a comprehensive guide and a showcase of location drawings by artists around the world who draw the cities where they live and travel. Authored by the founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers (urbansketchers.org), this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and how it is being practiced today. With profiles of leading practitioners and discussions of the benefits of working in this art form, this inspiring book shows how one can participate and experience this creative outlet through modern-day social networks and online activity. You'll find more than 600 beautiful, contemporary illustrations, as well as artists' profiles and extended captions where these urban sketchers share their stories, how they work, sketching tips, and the tools behind each drawing. With sketches and observations from more than 50 cities in more than 30 countries, The Art of Urban Sketching offers a visually arresting, storytelling take on urban life from different cultures and artistic styles, as well as insight into various drawing techniques and mediums. Review: Review - This book is a treasure trove of artistic skill and inspiration. I really love looking at other artists sketchbooks, finding them more interesting than finished paintings. This book is a delight to look through with literally hundreds of colourful sketches faithfully reproduced. The book showcases talent from around the World, but the one theme that unites all is the passion and love of the simplicity of creating an image based on an individual response to a landscape or building. Each artist gives a brief overview of what inspires them or why they chose to draw a scene, and what I really love is that many of them give an indication of how long each sketch took. I have purchased many books on sketching, but this is by far one of the very best. It is not a 'how to' book, and it won't encourage you to mindlessly daub paint blobs and scribbles in the name of 'self expression' as sadly many books do. However, what this book will do is make you want to pack a sketch kit into your bag and get out an about and look at your environment through an 'artists' eye. It will make you look at things a little differently and through your own personal response record a little bit of your experience to a subject and with any luck you will be hooked. A great book at a great value for money price, enjoy! Review: Inspirational - a Great buy! - What a great book this is. Not only is it packed with great sketches but it also provides lots of details and tips from sketchers drawing on location around the world. The book follows several sketchers around the world and describes what they love about urban sketching, what’s their preferred style, what materials they like to use, type of sketchbooks, pens and pencils for example. By focusing on the experience of several sketchers, this book by Gabriel Campanario, managed to capture a great number of different sketching styles and preferences thus making it almost unique. I bought a copy over a year ago and keep it on my desk for inspiration and reference. I am happy to recommend this book to anyone who is passionate about sketching, on location or not, and who is looking to either develop or improve their skills. ## Features - Warning:Do not use near overhead power lines. - Author: Gabriel Campanario - Softcover, 319 pages - Published 2012 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 333,905 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 96 in Graffiti & Street Art 428 in Pencil Drawing 539 in Pen & Ink Drawing | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 556 Reviews | ## Images ![Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1xEWIYYlXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***T on 7 February 2012* This book is a treasure trove of artistic skill and inspiration. I really love looking at other artists sketchbooks, finding them more interesting than finished paintings. This book is a delight to look through with literally hundreds of colourful sketches faithfully reproduced. The book showcases talent from around the World, but the one theme that unites all is the passion and love of the simplicity of creating an image based on an individual response to a landscape or building. Each artist gives a brief overview of what inspires them or why they chose to draw a scene, and what I really love is that many of them give an indication of how long each sketch took. I have purchased many books on sketching, but this is by far one of the very best. It is not a 'how to' book, and it won't encourage you to mindlessly daub paint blobs and scribbles in the name of 'self expression' as sadly many books do. However, what this book will do is make you want to pack a sketch kit into your bag and get out an about and look at your environment through an 'artists' eye. It will make you look at things a little differently and through your own personal response record a little bit of your experience to a subject and with any luck you will be hooked. A great book at a great value for money price, enjoy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspirational - a Great buy! *by S***S on 2 January 2015* What a great book this is. Not only is it packed with great sketches but it also provides lots of details and tips from sketchers drawing on location around the world. The book follows several sketchers around the world and describes what they love about urban sketching, what’s their preferred style, what materials they like to use, type of sketchbooks, pens and pencils for example. By focusing on the experience of several sketchers, this book by Gabriel Campanario, managed to capture a great number of different sketching styles and preferences thus making it almost unique. I bought a copy over a year ago and keep it on my desk for inspiration and reference. I am happy to recommend this book to anyone who is passionate about sketching, on location or not, and who is looking to either develop or improve their skills. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great shot he’s. *by E***S on 2 July 2025* Lovely book of sketches of cities all over the world.Good subject matter for copying.Expensive bu I think it is worth it. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World - The World of Urban Sketching: Celebrating the Evolution of Drawing and Painting on Location Around the Globe - New Inspirations to See Your World One Sketch at a Time - The Urban Sketcher: Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/57439582-art-of-urban-sketching-drawing-on-location-around-the-world](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/57439582-art-of-urban-sketching-drawing-on-location-around-the-world) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-05*