“Didn’t think a photo of a chaotic market could turn into something this nice to draw. Somehow this class made simplifying clutter feel like second nature. I’ll never look at travel photos the same way again. It made sketching complex scenes feel simple and fun, and the techniques are ones I’ll actually use again. Thanks, Iva!”
– Lucy C.
In this course, you’ll learn a simple, step-by-step method to turn busy market photos into loose watercolor-style urban sketches using Procreate. These make for great travel memories or thoughtful gifts for your loved ones.
I’ll walk you through how to make smart design choices so that even the most crowded, complex scenes feel easy and fun to sketch which are never overwhelming.
You don’t need to be sitting in a bustling market to capture travel memories or bucket-list dreams. You’ll start by practicing observation and simplification from photos, where you have time to slow down and build confidence. Later, you can apply the same approach to draw on location, even when things get hectic and time is limited.
We’ll focus on simplifying scenes by highlighting your favorite details and using colors you love, while ignoring what doesn’t matter. I’ll also show you an easy way to sketch and paint people using a loose watercolor style that works beautifully in Procreate.
By the end of the course, you’ll complete two full market sketches and have a clear workflow you can use with any market, street, or travel photo in Procreate.
See you in the course ♡
Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I am Iva (rhymes with “viva”). I am a full-time self-taught artist behind Art Side of Life® and a Top Teacher on Skillshare. I have 15 years of experience in the creative field as a concept designer, illustrator, art director, and now freelance artist, content creator, and art instructor. My goal is to help you get your creative groove on with Procreate and make awesome art through practical classes, tutorials, Procreate brushes, and guides on art tools, supplies and resources. About me »
