“Sketching the City” is live!
Posted: December 7, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized 60 CommentsI’m really thrilled to announce that my second online class “Sketching the City” went live today on Craftsy.com. I had a lot of input for the content of this one and I tried to include a lessons about each of the things I love to work on when I sketch in urban settings — drawing facades, adding details to windows and doors, sketching poles and wires, and painting shadows. Like my first class “Sketching Landscapes”, there are seven lessons in the 2.5 hour class and you’ll see me draw in pen and ink, and then add watercolour to my drawings.
If you’ve never taken a Craftsy class before, you should check them out. As an instructor, I have to admit that I enjoy the interactive process of seeing people’s sketches and getting to answer questions. As a student, you have lifetime access to the classes you buy, and you can watch the courses on your computer, iPad or phone, at your own pace. You can also ask questions to the instructors and post your projects.
As I did with my first video, I’m offering a 50% off link to readers of this blog. I hope you enjoy the class!
Great news Shari. Looking forward to watching, enjoying and learning! And thanks for the discount.
Thanks Tony! Don’t click anything yet, there’s a problem with the links!!
All fixed now Tony. Phew!
Oh man, I jumped right on this…but the link doesn’t work.
I bet you’ve had many people tell you already so I’m just adding my 2 cents.
Thank you for offering another class, you are such a great teacher. Clear, easy to follow, fun.
Thank you! Susie
Thanks Susie! I am trying to fix it now and hopefully they will work very soon.
All fixed now!!
Hi Shari — your 50% link is not working for me… just to let you know. Great job Shari and I will adhere -)))
Jane
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Try it now Jane. It is fixed!
Hi Shari again — it is because I clicked on the email subscription link instead of directly from your blog. So it worked -) Thank you for the 50% rebate.
Thanks Jane. Phew!
It’s all working fine now.
I’m relieved to know!
Thank you so much!!! I just enrolled. The link worked.
Thanks so much Carmel!
This is superb, thank you! But alas, the lovely discount link to your new Craftsy class is broken. 🙁 From one off your many admiring fans in England, Cynthia
Cynthia Barlow Marrs SGFA http://www.cbarlowmarrs.com http://www.facebook/CBarlowMarrsArtist Twitter @CBarlowMarrs Sent from my iPad
It’s fixed now Cynthia! Thanks for letting me know.
I couldt get the 50% off button to work. Shari, I know this is a weird question to post but I wanted to video tape an artist and wondered what camera/cam corder you use ? Do you do it yourself or hire a camera man! Thank you!!
Hi Chrissa, the link is working now so please try again.
As for the production of the videos, I don’t do it myself.
Craftsy has a big production team and they do all the filming with their very professional equipment. I could never do anything of this quality on my own.
Hi Shari Exciting to hear! But the discount link doesn’t work. Cheers Chris
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Try it now Chris. It’s fixed! Great to hear from you. I loved the most recent sketch you did of a big old rambling house. Gorgeous work!!
Thank you Shari. Have been waiting for your new video and am excited!! But….same problem as you other responders…50% off link won’t work.
I check for your blog every day and enjoy each and every one.
Jo.le fidler
Hi Joe,
Try the links now. They all work!
Glad you enjoy the posts. I can’t wait to be on school holiday so I can get back to posting more regularly.
Regards,
Shari
Hi Shari
I’m really looking forward to signing up but the link isn’t working for me either. I have tried a few different times since getting your post.
Thanks
Mary Catharine
HI Mary Catherine,
Instead of clicking from the email you received, just go to the home page of the blog. The links will work there. If that doesn’t work, let me know.
Hope you are well!
Shari
Good evening again Shari
I tried it one more time after posting the above message and it worked! I’m really looking forward to the course! Thanks for doing another.
Mary Catharine
Oh great. So happy it worked now!
Thank you for the discount, Shari. I registered and everything worked just fine. I’ve already watched the first video. Will watch the entire course first to get a sense of direction before diving in. I’ve emailed several friends who are interested, so I hope they sign up too. Thank you for creating this online class for us.
That’s wonderful! Of course, pass along the info and the discount link to friends. I hope they like the class too.
Thank you so much! I’m about 1/2 way through your first class and already wishing for more!
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Jane, you’re so sweet to let me know. I worked so hard on the class and have really been hoping it comes across well. I really appreciate that you wrote to let me know.
Done! Cannot wait..although I still have to go back to landscapes:)
Thank you for the opportunity..I love your classes and your art.
Winter is long here..well..usually..I plan on painting through it:)
Me too but it doesn’t seem like it’s going to be a very cold winter, does it?
I know..!
Hi Shari
Can’t wait to see your new class,however I cannot open the magic link
Hi Liliane,
Try it again directly from my home page Liliane. It’s working now. Thanks for letting me know.
Shari
Hi again…just as I sent my comment off to you,my page changed,so I again tried the link and it worked!….thanks Shari….can’t wait to start the class
Liliane
Great!
Just signed up! Can’t wait and thank you for the 50% off link.
Thanks for writing Janine. I hope you enjoy the class.
I just signed up and couldn’t wait to get started so I watched the first two lessons. Great job! Your delivery and content are great once again. It’s so nice to see you drawing the subject matter that we all associate with you. Very exciting! I look forward to continuing with the other lessons. Thank you for the great discount too.
HI Jeff. Thanks so much for letting me know. I really appreciate the feedback. I worked really hard on the content but you never know until it comes out if it’s any good. I’m happy to hear that the start is good. I hope you like the rest as well…
Sheri, I waited patiently, but never heard from anyone about the class. Boo hoo, I missed it!
Carolyn
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Hi Carolyn, I sent you the link earlier today. I sent it via email. I will send it again and please let me know if you received it.
Thank you so much for your generosity. I love your paintings and you are an excellent teacher!
Thank you Kay for taking the time to send me a note. I hope you enjoy the class.
The 50% off link does not work!
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Please try it now. It’s working.
Woo hoo all signed up!
Thanks Lyn. We can practice what you learned in South Carolina. I’m really looking forward to it.
I am in, just signed up ! Thank you, Shari, for the discount !
Thanks so much Cathy. I hope you enjoy it!
All signed up from here in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! Thanks Shari.
Thanks so much Victoria!
Hi Shari,
Regrettably I will be unable to make the South Carolina workshop. As I have been heard to say: “Man plans, God laughs.” And I can’t blame the cat.
I enjoy your work and your blog. Please keep me on your list for future opportunities.
Geoff
Hi Geoff, I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope all is well and I hope that you’ll be able to attend a workshop some other time. Regards, Shari
Hi Shari, I want to thank you for your latest Craftsy course. The lessons are excellent. They explain everything clearly and have demystified a lot of the process for me including foliage and shadows. I’m very grateful to have this new resource. Craftsy has done a great job with the production too.
I’m very envious of you living close enough to visit Rockport frequently. I was there for a few hours many years ago. I loved it. I’ll have to add a longer return visit to my bucket list.
Hi Anne,
I really appreciate you taking the time to write. I put so much work into this class, in advance of the filming, so I am very relieved to know that it useful. The people at Craftsy are extremely professional. I wouldn’t know where to begin with the production of this, so I am grateful to have had the chance to do this.
Rockport is definitely one of my favourite places too. When I’m there I paint every day so it’s always a productive week too. Hope you get to go back there.
thank you shari for the rabate and the course! after “sketching landscapes” i know it will be a fantastic course.
I hope you enjoy it Barbara. I worked really hard on trying to include everything I think about when I am out sketching.
I really enjoyed the class. I still think there is some magic in your brush, playing with the light. :-). So many ideas to try. The choices in mixing of the paint is so interesting. I do just love the dance of light and shadow in your watercolor.