International Urban Sketchers Week 2026
Posted: May 3, 2026 Filed under: Uncategorized 13 CommentsIt’s International Urban Sketchers Week 2026! It’s a celebration of on-location drawing, and it takes place from now until May 7, 2026.
My local chapter held an afternoon of activities at Square Victoria in Old Montreal today. We broke up into three groups, drew in each spot for 30 minutes, and then moved on to the next place. Our first location was the famous art deco Metro entrance donated by the City of Paris to the City of Montreal to commemorate Expo 67. Each location also included a drawing prompt, and this one was to use a single line for our drawing. I deviated a bit by adding a bit of tone. I’ve always wanted to draw these green wrought iron curlicues, but I think I’ll have to go back when I actually have a bit more time to capture their details properly and add a bit of colour.
Our second location was nearby. For this one we had to draw Ju Ming’s massive bronze sculpture, this time in monochrome. Our third location was the Palais de Congrès but for that one we drew in direct watercolour on postcards that we later used in a postcard exchange. It was a really well-organized event and so much fun to catch up with old friends. Are you participating in any Urban Sketchers Week activities? Here’s a very useful list of ways you can take part this week.
I really like these drawings Shari!
Thanks so much Ginie!
Shari, I like seeing monochromatic sketches from you as a change from your use of color. These are really great! Sounds like your event was really organized well.
Thanks Joan. Yes, I used a lot of colour in Asia, but it was really nice to work in monochrome and it was a great event!
I like these sketchs Shari and it was a pleasure to meet you!
Christiane, it was wonderful to see you!! Thank you for organizing such a fantastic event. I loved it and it seemed like everyone else did too. What great ideas you had!
Shari….always enjoy your posts. You do get around! Nice work as usual.
Did you forget to attach the list of ways we can participate from afar?
Hi Rita, there was a link in my post about ways to participate but here it is again: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UoC-SV6_5ClU75oCwd1vZPWgMPrrI1K5/view
Looks like somuch fun. Wish I could do something like that.Your drawings are so expressive.
Thanks Judy. You can participate even by drawing on your own!
Sounds like it was a great event! Our local little gang will sketch on location May 8 in Alexandria, Ontario.
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I’ve never heard of that. Thanks!