Drawings by Urban Sketchers

Manifesto

• We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
• Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live and where we travel.
• Our drawings are a record of time and place.
• We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
• We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
• We support each other and draw together.
• We share our drawings online.
• We show the world, one drawing at a time.

Bio

Urban Sketchers are a group of local folks who enjoy drawing with a focus on sketching Madison from life and sharing those sketches with others. Originally the group was christened Draw: Madison by founder Dana Petit, who was inspired by the international organization, Urban Sketchers, to start a group like it in Madison.

Over the years we have sketched all around town, indoors and out, and sometimes in nearby communities. We have met many other sketchers who also enjoy taking the time to draw in the medium of their choice what they are seeing on location.

Sketchers with any level of drawing ability are welcome to come to sketch events. As a regional chapter of Urban Sketchers, we support its Manifesto and are committed to helping others see the world, one drawing at a time.

For more information, visit Urban Sketchers Madison’s Facebook page.