pbiThe Art of Urban Sketchingi is both a comprehensive guide and a showcase of location drawings by artists around the world who draw the cities where they live and travel.b p Authored by the founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers www.urbansketchers.org, this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and how it is being practiced today. With profiles of leading practitioners and discussions of the benefits of working in this art form, this inspiring book shows how one can participate and experience this creative outlet through modern-day social networks and online activity. p You'll find more than 600 beautiful, contemporary illustrations, as well as artists' profiles and extended captions where these urban sketchers share their stories, how they work, sketching tips, and the tools behind each drawing. With sketches and observations from more than 50 cities in more than 30 countries, iThe Art of Urban Sketchingi