Explore Your World: A 3-Hour Intro to Urban Sketching in Bodø July 25 2024, with Genine Carvalheira.

Delve into the world of urban sketching in this immersive workshop guided by Genine Carvalheira, president Urban Sketchers.

Over three hours, you'll gain valuable skills to record your world and experiences through sketching.

In this workshop we will explore:
- Urban Sketching Materials: Discover the essential tools for on-location drawing, including
sketchbooks, pens, watercolors, and pencils.
- Introduction to Sketching: Develop fundamental techniques for capturing lines, shapes, and values, establishing a solid groundwork for your sketches.
- Simplifying Scenes: Learn to deconstruct intricate environments into manageable compositions, emphasizing the elements that convey your narrative.

This workshop is ideal for:
Everyone interested in drawing on location, all ages!

Novices eager to acquire new skills in sketching.
Enthusiasts seeking to enhance their observational abilities.
Individuals desiring to add a fresh perspective to their explorations.

By the workshop's conclusion, you'll be able to:
- Confidently select appropriate materials for urban sketching.
- Apply fundamental sketching techniques to produce expressive lines and shapes.
- Streamline complex scenes, concentrating on essential elements for impactful compositions.
- Feel empowered to embark on your personal artistic endeavors!

This is a free workshop hosted and by BODØ2024 and Urban Sketchers Norway, the first and only official Urban Sketchers Chapter in Norway.

Genine Carvalheira is an Artist, Interior & Industrial Designer and avid traveler. Originally from the US, she has lived in Canada and currently resides in Bogota, Colombia. Since 2007, she's filled over 80 sketchbooks, recording her life and travels across 30+ countries. Genine teaches both locally and internationally.As a long time Urban Sketcher, she has participated in nine symposiums, volunteered in multiple roles and currently serves as President for the global Urban Sketchers organization.

Genine will participate and document Nordlandsruta with Bodø2024 a 320 km track from July 27 to August 17!

Instagram: @geninecarvalheira
Website: geninecarvalheira.com