Workshops with Lapin

Workshops with Lapin

And because drawing is good for you, I will teach several workshops here and there.
See you soon in Torino or Hvar!
-> All informations for registration available in the agenda on my home page: www.lesillustrationsdelapin.com

You can see all my sketching gear below:

Creating some visual diaries of your city and of the places your travel to is a unique record of your lifetime.
How to start?
I will teach you that technique isn't the problem, it's a matter of time and observation.
And of course regular practice.
In this workshop, we will explore how to capture urban scenes full of details, historic buildings, street lamps, trees and plants, people walking by, parked cars... in an intuitive and approachable way.
Following a few steps, I will guide the participants to create an urban sketch from direct observation, with fineliner and watercolor.
Learning Goals:
- to be confident, sketching directly with fineliner without any previous construction.
- mistakes are part of the process. If a line turns wrong, don’t try to save it, go for the next one.
- creating some dynamic composition, layering the scene from the foreground to the background.
- painting with a reduced watercolour palette.
- capture the moment.

"Welcome to "Sketchbook By The Sea", an exhilarating Urban Sketching workshop set against the captivating backdrop of Hvar, Croatia, taking place from June 6-8, 2025. This unique artistic journey will be guided by three accomplished USk instructors: Lapin, Alena Gastaldi and Isabell Seidel.
Over the course of three days, participants will have the opportunity to delve into the art of urban sketching, immersing themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Hvar. The workshop will revolve around the exploration of techniques related to composition, colour, and form, all while drawing inspiration from the stunning coastal landscapes and urban scenes of this picturesque Croatian island.
The instructors will take turns leading various workshops, each contributing their expertise to provide a diverse and enriching experience. Participants will learn to capture the essence of urban spaces, incorporating elements of architecture, people, and daily life into their sketches.
Evenings will be dedicated to dining together and sharing artistic insights and probably also sketching on the side :), fostering a collaborative and supportive environment among participants.
By the culmination of the "Sketchbook By The Sea" workshop, participants will have honed their urban sketching abilities, capturing the spirit and energy of Hvar on paper. The event promises not only a creative exploration but also a memorable cultural and artistic immersion. Join us for an unforgettable event in a stunning destination."