What's inside the urban sketching journal
- Location Sketch
- Sketch Spots
- Sketch Kit
- Sketch Notes
- Skills to Practice
- Sketch Meetups
- Notes
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All 11 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Journal Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Location Sketch
- 5. Sketch Spots
- 6. Sketch Kit
- 7. Sketch Notes
- 8. Skills to Practice
- 9. Sketch Meetups
- 10. Notes
- 11. Thank you page
Who this urban sketching journal is for
This journal is for urban sketchers who draw cafes, streets, markets and buildings on location. It suits beginners nervous about sketching in public, travelers who sketch instead of only taking photos and members of local sketch groups. Drawing on location trains your eye, captures memories with feeling and helps you see your own town in a new way, one quick sketch at a time.
How to use your urban sketching journal
Fill a sketch page at each location, noting the date, place and weather. Keep a list of good sketching spots with notes on seating, shade and views. Pack your portable kit using the kit page so nothing is forgotten. Write notes about the scene, sounds and people. Track skills like perspective, people and quick color, and record meetups with your local sketch group.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadUrban Sketching Journal questions
Is there a portable kit checklist?
Yes. Look for the "Sketch Kit" page in the 11-page urban sketching journal. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Can I save favorite sketching spots?
Yes. Look for the "Sketch Spots" page in the 11-page urban sketching journal. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Is it for beginners?
Yes. Other pages in the 11-page urban sketching journal include "Location Sketch", "Sketch Spots" and "Sketch Kit", so related notes stay together. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is the Urban Sketching Journal really free?
Yes, the Urban Sketching Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 11-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. Matching bundles on our Etsy shop are optional and paid; this single planner stays free.
What size is the Urban Sketching Journal?
The Urban Sketching Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 11 pages.
