Sketching BIG on Small | November 23, 10am -1pm

Sketching BIG on Small with Isabel Santos
November 23, 10am - 1pm 

We enjoy carrying small sketchbooks because they are convenient to carry and fill up. However, there are times when you come across a large subject and feel the need for more space to sketch. In this workshop, Isabel will demonstrate techniques for sketching a large subject in a small sketchbook. This exercise focuses on maximizing space with a touch of imagination and creativity.

*This class requires 4 participants to run.

Materials are not included, but ARTiculations students are offered a one time 20% off coupon that can be used towards your materials list! See Materials List Below

Materials To Bring:

• Sketchbook accordion (concertina) or folded loose sheet of watercolour paper (cold pressed) at least 300 gsm / 140lb
• IMPORTANT - a support board for the accordion format sketchbook
• Binder clips to hold the sketchbook together
• Fine liners or fountainpen with permanent ink
• Watercolours, any existing palette will do (blues, reds, yellows)
• Waterbrush or travel brush (round size 6 or 8 with a pointed tip)
• A small jar filled with water for painting
• Paper towels
• Portable stool for sketching outdoors
• Sun block, hat, sun glasses,  water for hydration
• Snacks/Lunch (nut free in the studio please)

About Isabel

Isabel Santos is the creative force behind Modellatura Arts. A self-taught artist, she developed her sketching skills by exploring YouTube tutorials and immersing herself in books from libraries and second-hand shops since she began sketching in 2014.

Isabel initially started her university studies in architecture, but soon shifted her focus to business. This background now complements her artistic pursuits by balancing analytical thinking with creativity.

Her journey into urban sketching began in 2016 when she discovered Urban Sketchers Toronto through the Meetup app. Drawn by curiosity and the group's convenient location just across from her home, Isabel joined to connect with fellow artists and has been passionately urban sketching ever since.

She brings cityscapes, landscapes, and nature to life using pen and ink, complemented by watercolors. While many artists find architectural drawing challenging, Isabel embraces the complexity of historic buildings and bustling urban scenes with enthusiasm. Although she is not a trained architect, she deeply empathizes with artists who struggle to master the technical aspects of perspective drawing.

Aside from her involvement with Urban Sketchers Toronto, Isabel actively coordinates with administrators of 15 urban sketchers chapters across Canada, helping to unify and strengthen the national community. She also volunteers on the Membership Team of the Global Urban Sketchers Organization, supporting the wider sketching community she loves.

Urban Sketchers (USk) is a global non-profit organization that promotes drawing on location to show the world one drawing at a time.

Visit her Instagram account @Modellatura_art to view her work.