Class Description

Draw and paint local vernacular architecture on location in Edmonds! Eleanor will lead students through the process of drawing a charming house, which will give students the tools to draw any style of building. We'll learn strategies for understanding perspective intuitively, how to simplify overwhelming details, and finishing a sketch using watercolor in a harmonious limited palette.

We will walk a few blocks away from ARTspot and draw on location from the sidewalk. If it's rainy, we will draw from reference imagery inside of the space. 

This workshop is most suitable for students who are already comfortable with urban sketching and have learned drawing fundamentals.

Workshop starts at ARTspot at 4pm. Eleanor will give a short overview before your group heads out to sketch! Workshop outdoor location will be within walking distance of ARTspot. Exact location TBD. Eleanor will select where we draw based on Sunday’s weather, etc.

Instructor Bio

Eleanor Doughty (she/they) is originally from Virginia and has lived in Seattle since 2017. Her mixed media work captures realistic subjects and imbues them with significance and character. Eleanor has traveled internationally to teach art and to explore new locations through her practice of on-location sketching. Additionally, she works as freelance illustrator – specializing in large format works up to two stories tall. When she’s not drawing, Eleanor enjoys drinking dark roast espresso beverages on rainy days, and riding her small motorcycle through the scenic rural areas of western Washington. 

Find more of Eleanor Doughty’s work at edoughty.com or @herbcoil

Supply List

Students receive a 10% discount on ARTspot purchases from the day of registration to workshop end of day. Excludes clearance items and other workshops. Cannot be combined with other discounts.

• Waterproof pen with dark colored ink 

  • Test your pen before the workshop! Make a mark, let it dry for a few minutes, then add water. if it activates, it's not waterproof.

  • recommendation: Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen (Hard Black)

• Hot press or lightly textured cold press watercolor paper, 250-300 gsm (120-150 lbs)

  • Can be loose sheets or bound in a sketchbook.

  • Bring enough paper to make a few 6x8”-ish drawings.

  • recommendation: Fabriano 1264 cold press paper

• Board or other sturdy surface to work on

• Scratch paper for notes and tests

• Watercolor kit:

  • Artist grade paints (any colors)

  • Water cup

  • Small/medium brush for details (NOT super tiny)

  • Paper towel or rag for blotting

Since we will be going outside to draw (weather permitting) students should wear comfortable shoes, dress in layers, and bring a portable stool/chair (if they don’t want to stand).